Pacific Dental Services Founder and CEO Stephen E. Thorne IV recently was inducted into the inaugural Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO) Hall of Leaders at the association’s recent conference that featured the first-ever ADSO Awards. According to the ADSO, members of the Hall of Leaders are industry leaders who have performed outstanding service, demonstrated a long-standing commitment to the ADSO, and made outstanding contributions that have led to the profound advancement of the best interests of the DSO industry.

"It is an honor to be inducted into the ADSO's Hall of Leaders and stand shoulder to shoulder with such an esteemed group of colleagues with whom I have had the tremendous privilege of working to establish the ADSO. Together, we have the opportunity to shape oral healthcare in ways that will have a lasting impact on patient care and health care as a whole," said Thorne. "One of my hopes for the future of the dental industry is full integration across the health care spectrum, with patient-centered care, unified health insurance plans, coding systems, and much more. We are continuing to take steps toward this at Pacific Dental Services now more than ever."

Pacific Dental Services also received the 2023 ADSO Service Award at the event. The recognition is given to ADSO member companies that have shown excellence in meritorious service, corporate/social responsibility, and/or contributions to greater society over the past year.