# Planet DDS: Information technology & services, Irvine, United States

> Planet DDS: Planet DDS is a leading provider of cloud-based dental software solutions, established in 2003 and based in Newport Beach/Irvine, California.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/planet-dds (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Planet DDS

Planet DDS is a leading provider of cloud-based dental software solutions, established in 2003 and based in Newport Beach/Irvine, California.

Funding reported Last round: Private Equity

Information technology & services Irvine, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2003 23 years old
- **Team:** 360 201 to 1,000 people
- **Funding reported:** $200K in dollars
- **Last round:** Private Equity Jun 2022

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Planet DDS has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Planet DDS

Planet DDS is a leading provider of cloud-based dental software solutions, established in 2003 and based in Newport Beach/Irvine, California.

The company offers a comprehensive operating system called DentalOSTM, designed to help dental practices, Dental Support Organizations (DSOs), and multi-location dental groups standardize and grow their operations. With a user base exceeding 118,000 to 175,000 users, Planet DDS serves over 13,000 to 14,500 practices across the United States. The company’s flagship product, Denticon, is a fully cloud-based practice management software that includes features like native analytics and real-time reporting. Other offerings include Cloud 9 Ortho for orthodontic management, Apteryx Cloud Imaging for digital imaging, and Legwork for patient engagement. Planet DDS also provides outsourced business services and supports over 75 API partners for seamless integrations. With a commitment to innovation, the company is evolving its platform with AI-driven solutions to enhance operational efficiency for its clients.

## What company datasets say Planet DDS raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$200K** in dollars

Last round **Private Equity**

Last round date **Jun 2022**

SEC Form D **$200K sold, 1 filing, last Jun 2009**

## Founders and team

From Planet DDS's own website and the SEC filings it signed: 11 on the team.

- **Eric Giesecke** Chief Executive Officer
- **Bobby Spilka** Vice President, Customer Support
- **Jennifer Bigelow** Vice President, People
- **Mehmet Doğan** Vice President, Marketing
- **Mike Hoogendyk** Vice President, Infrastructure Engineering
- **Chae Kim** Chief Solutions Architect
- **Mike Gibson** Chief Technology Officer
- **Mike Huffaker** Chief Revenue Officer
- **Nathan James** Chief Product Officer
- **Stephen Fong** Chief Financial Officer
- **Richard Lee** Executive Officer, Director i

On the board, as filed i *Bruce Haber* *Chad Costley* *Gary Costley* *Harry King*

## On 4 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Argo Holdings](https://millionrounds.com/fund/argo-holdings)
- [Ferst Capital Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/ferst-capital-partners-fcp)
- [Aspect Investors](https://millionrounds.com/fund/aspect-investors)
- [Pareto Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/pareto-capital)

Each firm lists Planet DDS on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

practice management technology health care advanced imaging tools dental record keeping enterprise hipaa compliance efficiency tools practice management data security multi-location dental software computer & network security enterprises practice growth tools practice growth platform practice management industry awards dental practice security appointment scheduling

Built with from their website

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- **Sector:** Information technology & services
- **Industry code:** NAICS 54151, 513210, SIC 8711, 7372
- **Region:** California
- **Revenue:** $100M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/dovetail-dental-software)

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