About Heartland Dental Care

Our Story

Heartland Dental Care’s founder, Rick Workman, DMD graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine in 1980.  Dr. Workman established his first practice in Effingham, Illinois.  His thriving practice became the model for what would become the largest group practice in the Midwest.  Heartland Dental Care was created as Dr. Workman successfully developed, managed and expanded into several states.
 
Heartland Dental Care, Inc. is now one of the leading dental practice management groups in the United States with more than 350 affiliated dental practices located within 19 states. Based in Effingham, Illinois, HDC provides dentists and team members with continuing professional education and leadership training along with a variety of management services which include staffing, human relations, purchasing, administration, financial, marketing and information technology support.

Heartland Dental Care Home Office - Effingham, IL

Our Vision is to be a world-class company and the leader in dentistry.

Our Mission is to significantly improve the oral health in the communities we serve by delivering the highest quality dental care and experience, while providing exceptional careers for all of our team members and maximizing value to our stakeholders.