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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Crissy Fiscus. CFO of PepperPoint Partnerships (Lexington, Ky.). Ms. Fiscus has been the CFO of PepperPointe Partnerships since 2020. She is skilled in financial statements, strategic planning and business development. Ms. Fiscus has more than 20 years of experience in providing businesses with financial and consulting advice.
Christopher Hausman. Vice President of Corporate Strategy of ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers (Greenwood Village, Colo.). Mr. Hausman has been the vice president of corporate strategy of ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers since 2018. He is skilled in marketing strategy, product development and sales management. Mr. Hausman also serves as chief administrative officer for the company.
Chris Hubble. Co-founder of Eagle Dental Management (Dallas). Mr. Hubble helped co-found Eagle Dental Management in 2020. He is skilled in account management, sales operations and business development. Mr. Hubble also serves as the company's CEO.
Cissy Mangrum. Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management of Specialty Dental Brands (Nashville, Tenn.). Ms. Mangrum has been the vice president of revenue cycle management of Speciality Dental Brands since 2022. She is skilled in healthcare information and technology, medical coding and strategic planning. Ms. Mangrum is also the founder and principle consultant of Revitalize Healthcare Solutions.
Dr. Clifford Yudelman. CEO of OptiSmile (Cape Town, South Africa). Dr. Yudelman has been the CEO of OptiSmile since founding the company in 2015. He is experienced in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery and clinical research. Dr. Yudelman is also a venture capital advisor at Revere Partners, an independent venture fund for oral health advancements and opportunities.
Colleen Costello. Vice President of Practice Services of Smile Design Dentistry (Tampa, Fla.). Ms. Costello has been the vice president of practice services of Smile Design Dentistry since 2017. She is skilled in business development, strategic planning and event planning. Prior to her current role, Ms. Costello served as a business manager for the DSO.
Christopher Rooney, DDS. Owner and Dentist of Convergent Dentistry (Leawood, Kan.). Dr. Rooney has been the owner of Convergent Dentistry since 1997. He is skilled in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery and orthodontics. Dr. Rooney is also a member of the American and Kansas Dental Associations.
Conrad Casler, DDS. President and Dentist of Casler Dental Group (Tulsa, Okla.). Dr. Casler has been the president and a dentist of Casler Dental Group since 1983. He specializes in cosmetic and restorative dental treatments. Dr. Casler is also a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and a delegate of the Oklahoma Dental Association.
David Baasch, DDS. Owner and Dentist of Baasch Dental (Wallingford, Vt.). Dr. Baasch has been the owner and a practicing dentist of Baasch Dental since 1982. He is skilled in cosmetic and restorative dentistry as well as practice management. Dr. Baasch is also a member and board examiner on the Vermont Board of Dental Examiners.
Daniel Nam, DDS. Owner and Dentist of Daniel Nam DDS and Associates (Oakland, Calif.). Dr. Nam has been the owner and dentist at his practice since 2002. He also serves as the director of dental services at the Berkeley Free Clinic, which provides dental care to homeless and low-income families. Dr. Nam owns a second private practice in San Francisco.