DESCO Launches Dental Service Division
HADLEY — DESCO announced the launch of DESCO Dental Service, expanding its commitment to patient care and safety into the growing field of dental equipment repair and maintenance.
Dental technology repair is now recognized as part of the healthcare technology management (HTM) industry — a move that acknowledges the vital role dental systems play in overall healthcare delivery. Demand for skilled dental repair professionals has grown significantly across the country as dental practices face the same challenges hospitals and biomedical departments encounter: maintaining reliable equipment to ensure safe and effective patient care.
To lead this new venture, DESCO recently welcomed Ryan Archambault, a veteran with 30 years of experience in the dental industry. He joined DESCO this month and has already proven to be an invaluable in-house resource and external ambassador, strengthening DESCO’s presence and expertise in the dental market.
DESCO has also partnered with Uptime Health to develop a sustainable and growth-focused division that will advance workforce development opportunities in field service. Through collaboration with Darrine Miller and her team at Uptime, DESCO is building training programs, business development initiatives, and technician resources designed to create career pathways for new entrants into the field.
“What excites me most is that working within dental creates accessibility and an expedient training pathway for high school students and seasoned professionals looking for a career transition with healthy living wages with healthcare and retirement benefits,” DESCO CEO Andrea Bordenca said. “We see we can provide this for our community members near and far as we grow. Dental repair provides a more expedient training pathway because, unlike surgery centers and hospitals, all dental operatories use similar equipment — dental chairs, delivery systems, compressors, and sterilizers — so we can streamline technician education into a three-month program. This allows us to develop skilled professionals faster, supporting both the industry and our communities.”
Currently, DESCO is expanding its dental services across New England, focusing on Hartford, Conn., as well as Springfield, Worcester, and Boston. DESCO is also in conversations to expand in Miami and Jacksonville. Fla; Raleigh, N.C.; and Atlanta in 2026. Early results have been encouraging, reflecting immense market demand for qualified dental field service technicians.
As growth continues, DESCO is committed to fostering opportunities for individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels. Plans are underway for an internship program offering hands-on experience and exposure to the field, with full-time roles that include healthcare benefits and competitive salaries. DESCO Dental Service represents not only market expansion, but also a meaningful contribution to workforce development and the future of healthcare technology management.