IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DentalXChange, a leader in dental payments and data connectivity, today announced the acquisition of long-time partner, ExtraDent.
The new union builds on a decade-long alliance between the two firms whose goals and technologies complement one another making this an advantageous marriage for both companies and the clients they serve. Additionally, DentalXChange’s solution portfolio expands with the addition of ExtraDent’s Virtual Assistants solution which assists front office team members with revenue cycle management tasks so patient focus can be the number one priority.
“Our company has a proven history of industry innovation and a long-term vision for what today’s dental stakeholders need and want,” explained Paul Kaiser, CEO of DentalXChange. “Clear, strategic transactions like this one keep us well-positioned to remain at the forefront of both innovation and efficiency for the patients, providers and payers we serve.”
Kaiser notes that the ExtraDent team brings a wealth of dental industry knowledge and experience to DentalXChange.
Clint Walker, President of ExtraDent said, “We are proud to be a part of the DentalXChange team, and have been since 2012. This new strategic structure benefits our dental clients and partners by increasing their access to the latest technology while maintaining the exceptional customer service for which both our companies are known. We look forward to this opportunity to expand our growth and success.”
About DentalXChange
Since 1989, DentalXChange has earned industry-wide acclaim and recognition for pioneering the web-based dental EDI solutions industry. Today, it has grown to support a current client base of over 80,000 dental healthcare offices. Headquartered in Irvine, CA, DentalXChange accounts for more than $90 billion in dental claims every year. Through its own clearinghouse and secure web portals, the company processes nearly 200 million EDI transactions, consisting of more than 60 million dental claims annually.
About ExtraDent
Since 1995, Computer Aided Technologies dba ExtraDent has been providing software solutions for the dental industry. In 2004, the company entered the dental EDI market with a product called ClaimX. The ExtraDent team has earned respect for its high customer service standards along with creating unique dental technology solutions for small provider offices. Today, it has grown to support a client base of over 1,200 dental healthcare offices and partners.
