Aspen Dental Earns Recognition in Newsweek's 2026 Leadership Rankings

The accolade follows a comprehensive review process conducted by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group, which measured employee satisfaction, happiness, and perceptions of management. For Aspen Dental, the ranking reflects a sustained strategy of investing in workforce development, specifically through its dedicated educational platform, The Aspen Group University (TAG U).

TAG U serves as the cornerstone of the company’s internal growth initiatives. By offering both virtual and hands-on training via its Schools of Excellence, the program focuses on clinical and business leadership. This ecosystem includes the TAG Oral Care Center for Excellence in Chicago, where practitioners gain practical experience while providing care to underserved patient populations. Monica Novomisle, senior vice president of field HR, noted that the recognition validates a culture where leadership is measured by the tangible impact employees have on their surrounding teams. The company currently supports nearly 1,100 branded offices across the United States, emphasizing a model that balances professional mentorship with expanded access to oral healthcare services.