Pacific Dental Services launches College Advancement Program, offering eligible employees full tuition coverage for undergraduate degrees

IRVINE, CALIF., Oct. 26, 2021 – Leading dental support organization

Pacific Dental Services®

In partnership with

InStride

“Pacific Dental Services is a recognized leader in the dental industry, and we are proud to be the first dental support organization to offer our team members the opportunity to pursue their passion while removing the financial barrier that oftentimes keeps adult learners from reaching their educational goals,” said PDS Founder and CEO Stephen E. Thorne IV. “We believe that by investing in the growth and development of our team members, we are investing in the future of our company.”

“We are excited that Pacific Dental Services has made this industry-leading commitment to their team members,” said Vivek Sharma, InStride CEO and Co-Founder. “Stephen Thorne and his leadership team have recognized that providing fully-funded strategic education opportunities results in both business and social impact for their company and the communities they serve.”

The Pacific Dental Services College Advancement Program initially will be realized through InStride’s partnership with world-class academic institution

Arizona State University

In addition to the College Advancement Program, PDS helps employees advance their education through a traditional tuition reimbursement program up to $5,250 per year, over 1,000 free continuing education courses offered through PDS University, and a professional development program focused on specialized training and certificates.

To learn more about the Pacific Dental Services College Advancement Program, visit

pacificdentalservices.com/education