January 16, 2024
For Immediate Release
Integrated Media Services Announces Acquisition of DOCS Education and RAMP Dental Marketing
SEATTLE, WA/MANALAPAN, NJ—Integrated Media Services, LLC, announced today the strategic expansion of its portfolio with the acquisition of DOCS Education and RAMP, divisions of Strategic Dentistry Group. DOCS Education's sedation and advanced dental courses, coupled with RAMP's comprehensive dental marketing expertise, complement the existing offerings of Integrated Media Services and strengthen the company’s commitment to empowering dental professionals with the knowledge and resources they need to succeed. This acquisition signifies a significant step forward in the mission of Integrated Media Services to elevate the dental profession through continuous education and innovative marketing solutions.
“DOCS Education and RAMP are fantastic additions to our suite of education and marketing services,” says Dave Branch, President and CEO of Integrated Media Services. “This strategic integration aligns perfectly with our mission to empower the dental community with top-tier education and cutting-edge marketing services, fostering excellence in both patient care and business success.”
Founded in 1999, DOCS Education has grown from a single course offering to an expansive series of courses and curricula online, live-streamed, and in-person at locations across the country. Its programs have expanded to offer a variety of training options, from IV sedation and pediatrics to advanced life support and emergency airway management, enabling dentists to offer a higher standard of care to their patients. It is estimated that more than 7 million patients have benefited from DOCS Education training provided to over 27,500 dentists across North America.
“This partnership enables two of dentistry’s premier platforms in education and marketing to join forces and elevate the world-class services that dental professionals have come to rely on,” states Strategic Dentistry Founder and CEO Dr. Michael Silverman, who will remain president of the businesses. “Both companies will benefit from an expanded reach within the industry, and our customers will also see many value-added benefits as a result of this combined venture.”
RAMP, launched in 2001, is a full-service marketing company that helps dental practice owners and companies drive business growth through intelligent, cost-effective marketing services. Providing customized solutions for dental practices and companies that demand sustained growth year after year, RAMP has remained at the forefront of digital marketing trends, innovative technologies, and evolving customer behavior patterns.
DOCS Education and RAMP will broaden the dynamic portfolio of media, education, and marketing services offered by Integrated Media Services. The company was founded in 2006 with its flagship publication, Dental Product Shopper, becoming the most award-winning dental media publication, known for its industry-leading product reviews. The company’s education and training platforms, Dental Learning, DentalXP, and Axiom, have become dominant forces within dentistry, serving the continuing education needs of dental professionals and the training demands of companies and practices.
To learn more about DOCS Education, visit www.docseducation.com.
To learn more about RAMP, visit rampresults.com.
To learn more about Integrated Media Services, visit integratedmediaservices.net.
