The dental industry is a fascinating space with regional and national dental service organizations growing rapidly.
Below is a list of 10 leaders who have made a positive impact on their organizations and have their sights set on future growth.
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Daniel Axvig, DDS. Owner and Dentist of Smiles by Design (Bismarck, N.D.). Dr. Axvig is the owner and a practicing dentist at Smiles by Design. He provides expert care in all aspects of general dentistry and enjoys enhancing facial aesthetics. Dr. Axvig has surgically placed or restored over 5,000 implant fixtures.
Andrew Jones. Senior Director, Mergers and Acquisitions of Smile Brands (Irvine, Calif.). Mr. Jones has been the senior director of mergers and acquisitions at Smiles Brands since 2021. He is skilled in project management, financial analysis, business development and data analysis. Mr. Jones has helped the company expand to nearly 700 affiliated practices.
Rob Klaus. President of Unique Dental Scheduling (Jefferson, Ind.). Mr. Klaus has been the president at Unique Dental Scheduling since 2017. The company helps dental practices by making them more available and connecting them with patients, which increases the amount of scheduled appointments. Mr. Klaus is also the president of Unique Integrated Communications, which helps their clients become more connected and available to their customers.
Todd Klymchuk. President of Oasis Dental Group (Surrey, British Columbia, Canada). Mr. Klymchuk has been the president at Oasis Dental Group since 2000. The company is a manufacturer of specialized water purification equipment for the dental industry. Mr. Klymchuk is experienced in negotiation, team building and sales management.
Amy Lasley. Senior Vice President of Operations of Rock Dental Brands (Little Rock, Ark.). Ms. Lasley has been the senior vice president of operations at Rock Dental Brands since 2021. She has experience in project management, sales operations, marketing, developing processes and audit. Ms. Lasley was the vice president of operations at the company from 2019-21 before becoming senior vice president.
Thomas Marler. President and CEO of Sage Dental (Boca Raton, Fla.). Mr. Marler has been the president and CEO at Sage Dental since 2018. He is skilled in strategic planning, management and team building. Mr. Marler has helped Sage Dental grow to more than 65 affiliated practices.
Mike Modlin, DDS. Co-founder and President of Southeast Dental Partners (Cornelius, N.C.). Dr. Modlin helped co-found Southeast Dental Partners in 2012 and currently serves as the company’s president. He is responsible for the company’s operational efficiency and day-to-day operations. The biggest business priority for Dr. Modlin is to maximize the value it can bring to partnered doctors.
Patrick Prendergast, DDS. President of Advanced Dental Health (Centennial, Colo.). Dr. Prendergast has been the president and dental director at Advanced Dental Health since 2013. He is a member of the local, state and national dental societies and has been for his entire career. Before becoming president at Advanced Dental Health, Dr. Prendergast owned his own practice in Colorado for more than 30 years.
David Bolger. Vice President of Children’s Choice Dental Care (Sacramento, Calif.). Mr. Bolger has been the vice president at Children’s Choice Dental Care since 2019. The company has a strong emphasis on developing positive experiences for all their patients. Mr. Bolger is skilled in leadership, mergers and acquisitions, facility management and design management.
Laurie McAlexander. Senior Vice President of Payor Strategies of Aspen Dental (Chicago). Ms. McAlexander is the senior vice president of payor strategies at Aspen Dental. The company supports more than 1,000 health and wellness offices across 45 states. Ms. McAlexander has experience in healthcare consulting, strategy and information technology.