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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Jordan DiNola. CEO of SGA Dental Partners (Richmond Hill, Ga.). Mr. DiNola has been the CEO of SGA Dental Partners since 2022. He has helped the DSO grow to more than 90 practices across eight states. Prior to becoming CEO, Mr. DiNola served as COO of the company.
Jordan Dods. Vice President of Strategy and Integration of Great Lakes Dental Partners (Chicago). Mr. Dods has been vice president of strategy and integration of Great Lakes Dental Partners since 2020. He leads mergers and acquisitions, post-acquisition integration, procurement and information technology at the DSO. Mr. Dods has helped the company generate more than $20 million of incremental revenue since joining the company.
Jeff Irving. CFO of OMS360 (Alpharetta, Ga.). Mr. Irving has served as CFO of OMS360 since 2021. He is skilled in internal controls, financial reporting and auditing. Mr. Irving has helped OMS360 affiliates reach 93 percent average annual rate of return.
Jeremy Reynolds. Chief Human Resources Officer of Affordable Dentures & Implants (Morrisville, N.C.). Mr. Reynolds has been chief human resources officer of Affordable Dentures & Implants since 2018. He is skilled in process improvement, project management and business analysis. Prior to joining Affordable Dentures & Implants, Mr. Reynolds served as senior director of human resources for 7,500 employees at Grifols, a global healthcare company.
Jeff Farrington. CFO of Smile Design Dentistry (Tampa, Fla.). Mr. Farrington has served as CFO of Smile Design Dentistry since 2015. He has experience in budgeting and forecasting, acquisitions and cash management. Mr. Farrington has helped the company grow to 47 locations across Florida.
Jagdev Heir, DMD, MD. Founder, President and CEO of Mosaic Dental Collective (Vancouver, Wash.). Dr. Heir founded Mosaic Dental Collective in 2021. The company is a multispecialty DSO with doctor-led advisory boards. Dr. Heir is also the president and CEO of Sacramento Surgical Arts in California.
John Hendry, DDS. Dentist and Founder of Roots Pediatric Dentistry (Lafayette, La.). Dr. Hendry founded Roots Pediatric Dentistry in 1980. The practice provides preventive services, restorative services and sedation and hospital dentistry. Dr. Hendry also served as national spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Joseph Ritz, DMD. Dentist and President of Ritz Smiles of Wayne (Pa.). Dr. Ritz has been practicing at Ritz Smiles of Wayne for more than 30 years. He is experienced in Invisalign, porcelain veneers, dental implants, crowns and bridges. Dr. Ritz has also served as an associate professor of clinical dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia.
Larry Kassel, DDS. Dentist and Owner of Lindenbrook Dental Care (Flint, Mich.). Dr. Kassel is the owner and a practicing dentist of Lindenbrook Dental Care. He has more than 35 years of experience providing dental and oral care. Dr. Kassel is also a member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Kevin McCaffrey, DMD. Orthodontist and Owner of McCaffrey Orthodontics (West Palm Beach, Fla.). Dr. McCaffrey is an orthodontist and owner of his practice. He is in the top 1 percent of Invisalign providers worldwide. Dr. McCaffrey is also a member of the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontists.