--- title: Direct Care Dentistry | United Dental Co-op description: United Dental Co-op (UDC) is a pioneering cooperative designed to empower independent dental practices. Through our innovative Direct Care model, we enable practices to break free from traditional insurance constraints, offering patients a membership-based system where they pay directly for their care. Our approach allows member practices to leverage collective resources, significantly reducing overhead costs and streamlining administrative tasks. This model not only enhances operational efficiency but also ensures that dental professionals can dedicate more time to providing exceptional patient care. At UDC, we are committed to transforming the dental care landscape by supporting our members with cutting-edge strategies, fostering a community centered around quality and patient satisfaction. image: https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/hubfs/Dentist%20and%20Patient%20Chatting-2.jpeg --- [Skip to content](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com#main-content) ![UDC Final Horz BW-1](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UDC%20Final%20Horz%20BW-1.png?width=200&height=66&name=UDC%20Final%20Horz%20BW-1.png)Homepage - [Direct Dental Care](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/about?hsLang=en) - [The Playbook](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/playbook?hsLang=en) [Join the Co-op](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/?hsLang=en#Contact) - [Direct Dental Care](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/about?hsLang=en) - [The Playbook](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/playbook?hsLang=en) [Join the Co-op](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/?hsLang=en#Contact) # We All Want More Time for Our Patients Let United Dental Co-op help you streamline the complexities of your business, giving you the time to provide care the way you want to. [Schedule a Call](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com#Contact) [How it Works](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/about?hsLang=en) ![Dentist and Patient Chatting-2](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Dentist%20and%20Patient%20Chatting-2.jpeg?width=853&height=847&name=Dentist%20and%20Patient%20Chatting-2.jpeg "Dentist and Patient Chatting-2") ## Some of our happy customers ![Logo placeholder one](https://7528302.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7528302/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-cms-growth-theme_hubspot/growth/images/industry-images/customer-logo-one.png) ![Logo placeholder two](https://7528315.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7528315/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-cms-growth-theme_hubspot/growth/images/industry-images/customer-logo-two.png) ![Logo placeholder three](https://7528309.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7528309/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-cms-growth-theme_hubspot/growth/images/industry-images/customer-logo-three.png) ![Logo placeholder four](https://7528304.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7528304/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-cms-growth-theme_hubspot/growth/images/industry-images/customer-logo-four.png) ## Transform you dental practice ## Benefits of joining ![playbook_icon](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/hubfs/playbook_icon.png) #### **Direct Care Playbook** ![Ops_Icon](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/hubfs/Ops_Icon.png) #### **Ops Efficiency** ![Cost Savings_Icon](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/hubfs/Cost%20Savings_Icon.png) #### **Predictive Revenue** ![Sales Strategy_icon](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/hubfs/Sales%20Strategy_icon.png) #### **Sales Strategy** ![Sales Strategy](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/hubfs/Sales%20Strategy.png) #### **Marketing Assets** ![Community_icon](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/hubfs/Community_icon.png) #### **Community Support** ## Testimonials See what our customers are saying > “Joining United Dental Co-op has been a game-changer for my practice. The Direct Care model has not only streamlined our administrative tasks but also improved our patient relationships. We can now focus more on providing quality care rather than dealing with insurance paperwork. Highly recommend UDC to any independent dental practice!” > > ![Screenshot 2025-01-04 at 7.05.17 AM](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-01-04%20at%207.05.17%20AM.png?width=75&height=75&name=Screenshot%202025-01-04%20at%207.05.17%20AM.png) > > Dr. Thomas Stillwell, Athens Dental Center ## Take Back Control of Your Practice ##### Connect with us today to learn more about launching a direct care model.  ![pexels-pavel-danilyuk-6812559](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/hubfs/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-6812559.jpeg "pexels-pavel-danilyuk-6812559") [![UDC Final Horz BW-1](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UDC%20Final%20Horz%20BW-1.png?width=150&height=49&name=UDC%20Final%20Horz%20BW-1.png "UDC Final Horz BW-1")](https://www.uniteddentalcoop.com/?hsLang=en) ***Powering Dental Direct Care*** 899 Congress Pkwy N Athens, TN 37303 423.240.2898