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.
Contact Cameron Cortigiano at ccortigiano@beckershealthcare.com to recommend a leader for future lists. To learn more about the dental industry and engage in lively debate about the future, join us at the Future of Dentistry Roundtable in October - register here.
Lonny McLean. Founder and CEO of CareCru (Vancouver, British Columbia). Mr. McLean has been the CEO at CareCru since founding the company in 2017. He is responsible acquiring new companies to add to CareCru's network, improving practice efficiency and enhancing patient experience. Mr. McLean is skilled in business development, management and strategy.
Mandy Gast. Vice President of Business Development of Dental Care Alliance (Sarasota, Fla.). Ms. Gast has been the vice president of business development at Dental Care Alliance since 2021. She is experienced in analysis, budgets and logistics. Prior to her current position at Dental Care Alliance, Ms. Gast served as the director of business development at Complete Health.
Bill Gecsey. President and CEO of Familia Dental (Chicago). Mr. Gecsey has been the president and CEO at Familia Dental since 2021. He oversees the company’s sales and marketing, clinic operations, dental quality, finances and accounting, human resources and information technology. Mr. Gecsey has a track record of improving financial and operational performance in companies he works at.
Veronica Giannini, DDS. CEO of Florida Affiliated Dental Support (Sarasota, Fla.). Dr. Giannini has been the CEO at Florida Affiliated Dental Support since 2019. She has more than 20 years of experience in the industry, from a practicing dentist to a DSO executive. Dr. Giannini is skilled in practice management, business development and sales.
Brian Gooch. Vice President of Global Solutions, Management and Marketing of Envista Holdings Corp. (Brea, Calif.). Mr. Gooch has been the vice president of global solutions, management and marketing at Envista Holdings Corporation since 2022. He has experience in management consulting, business process improvement and business analysis. Prior to his current role, Mr. Gooch served as the marketing director of the company.
Blake Hibray. Vice President of Supply Chain of Sevaredent Sourcing Solutions (Morrisville, N.C.). Mr. Hibray has been the vice president of supply chain at Sevaredent Sourcing Solutions since 2019. He has experience in supply chain management and works with key shareholders to reduce costs. Sevaredent Sourcing Solutions is a sourcing and procurement arm for Affordable Care.
Dale Hockel. COO of Dental Care Alliance (Sarasota, Fla.). Mr. Hockel has been the COO at Dental Care Alliance since 2018. He is responsible for continuing to drive growth, optimize operational performance and improve service capabilities at the company. Mr. Hockel is skilled in operations management, process improvement and strategic planning.
Steven Hossack. COO of Dental Views (Riverside, Calif.). Mr. Hossack is the COO at Dental Views. He has more than 15 years of senior level experience in healthcare. Mr. Hossack has a proven record of implementing new strategies to improve efficiency and patient care at the company.
Kevin Hunt. Vice President of Supply Chain of InterDent (Inglewood, Calif.). Mr. Hunt has been the vice president of supply chain at InterDent since 2022. He is skilled in value analysis, business transformation and strategic planning. Mr. Hunt strives to create excellence by establishing top level standards and accountability.
Richard Huot, DDS. CEO of Beachside Dental Consultants (Vero Beach, Fla.). Dr. Huot has been the CEO at Beachside Dental Consultants since 2004. He has experience in practice management, financial planning and leadership development. Dr. Huot also serves as the vice president on the member board of trustees at the American Dental Association.