PDS Health advances medical-dental integration beyond Epic EHR
DSO leaders should track how PDS Health expands beyond EHR integration to guide their own medical-dental strategy.
PDS Health, a Nevada-based dental services organization, is expanding its medical-dental integration efforts after becoming the first DSO to integrate medical and dental care with the Epic EHR system in 2022. The organization is now exploring new areas to build on this foundation.
What PDS Health achieved in 2022
PDS Health made history by implementing Epic EHR integration across its medical and dental operations in 2022, a move that streamlined patient records and clinical workflows across both disciplines. This integration eliminated data silos that typically exist between medical and dental practices, allowing providers to access comprehensive patient histories and coordinate care more effectively.
Next steps for integration
The organization is currently identifying additional opportunities to deepen medical-dental integration beyond the EHR platform. These efforts build on partnerships established since the 2022 launch and aim to further standardize workflows, improve patient outcomes, and optimize operational efficiency across integrated care delivery.
Frequently asked questions
When did PDS Health first integrate medical and dental records with Epic EHR?
PDS Health became the first DSO to integrate medical and dental care with the Epic EHR system in 2022.
Why is medical-dental integration important for DSOs?
Integration eliminates data silos between medical and dental records, allowing providers to access comprehensive patient histories and coordinate care across both disciplines.
What is PDS Health exploring next after its 2022 Epic integration?
PDS Health is identifying additional opportunities beyond the EHR platform to deepen medical-dental integration and further standardize workflows.
