The owners & executives behind your growth

Emmet Scott is the co-founder and CEO of The DEO and one of the most respected figures in dental entrepreneurship. He co-founded Community Dental Partners from a single operatory and built it into a $150M organization with 1,300 employees across 70+ locations. He then dedicated the next decade to building The DEO — a platform that gives every dental entrepreneur access to the same frameworks, coaching, and community that built one of the most successful DSOs in the country.

Amber led marketing for a $135M DSO as Chief Marketing Officer, driving patient acquisition and practice expansion. She optimized lead conversion and operations as call center director for 70+ locations. She shares expertise at ADSO and Women in DSO, inspiring dental professionals to build thriving practices.

Michael served as CEO, COO, and CTO at Community Dental Partners, driving success across diverse businesses. He builds and refines operational systems, integrating technology to enhance efficiency and performance. He excels in budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis to maximize profitability and informed decision-making.

Tiffany has over 25 years of experience specializing in pediatric, orthodontic, and All-on-X practices. She optimizes revenue cycle management workflows to boost profitability through data-driven strategies. She creates duplicatable roles with extreme ownership, fostering scalable systems and exceptional patient experiences.

Jordin has over 14 years of experience, advancing from dental assistant to regional manager and CEO. She boosts practice profitability through streamlined processes, SOP optimization, and revenue cycle management. She excels at provider onboarding and team development, fostering cohesive, results-driven cultures.

Dr. Shilpi is a proven dental and operational leader with 12 years clinical experience and 6 years leading 130+ providers across 40 Jefferson Dental locations. She holds a DDS from UCSF and a Master's in Health Administration from SDSU. She deployed AI to enhance the patient journey and increased case acceptance from 38% to 71%.

Dr. Patel founded and leads Blueprint Smiles, growing it to 8 locations with a focus on automation and team happiness. He drives clinical leadership and patient flow to optimize dental KPIs and executes strategic acquisitions and new practice launches to fuel scalable growth and EBITDA improvement.

Jordyn is a systemization specialist who designs and implements sustainable systems to optimize workflows and drive strategic success in dental practices. She conducts diagnostics and crafts action plans to enhance revenue cycle management and profitability. She guides dental professionals from entrepreneurial vision to executive leadership.

Tom has over 20 years leading multi-specialty office development, driving exponential growth and strong profit margins. He executes seamless practice acquisitions and new office openings. He boosts profitability through financial clarity, HR solutions, and optimized operational systems while fostering cohesive, aligned teams.

Ray scaled Lone Peak Dental Group to a $150M+ enterprise as CEO, with a track record of transformative growth. He drives successful practice acquisitions and new location launches with strategic execution. He excels at developing high-performing leadership teams and leading process and change management initiatives.

Dr. Janash founded Underbite Management, scaling 12 multi-specialty dental centers in New York City. He drives practice profitability through sharp financial analysis and tailored KPI strategies. He leverages insight into management psychology to boost team performance and case acceptance while combining personalized care with DSO-level efficiency.

Dr. Oh grew BEAM Dental Group to 13 locations in NJ/NY since 2018 through strategic De Novo expansion. He built a collaborative partnership structure strengthening team commitment and practice success. He is a Columbia University professor who combines academic expertise with hands-on leadership to mentor dental teams.

Dr. Renken founded and grew Renken Dentistry to seven practices across Texas and Illinois with 14 dentists. He scaled through strategic De Novo openings and developed a renowned standard of care delivery system. He founded Smile From Within, overseeing Practice Water, Health Assurance, and proprietary dental products.

Dr. Molina scaled a dental group from 15 to over 180 locations in five years with Guardian Dentistry Partners. He built and managed a 9-office DSO, driving operational efficiency and revenue growth. He excels at recruiting top dental talent and enhancing profitability through sharp financial decisions.

Dr. Patel founded ROOT Periodontal and Implant Centers and co-founded Center for Oral Pathology. He streamlines processes and SOPs to enhance multi-unit operations and develops financial strategies to scale periodontal and pathology groups. He is dedicated to building high-performing teams and elevating patient outcomes.

Vanessa leverages chair-side clinical experience to boost practice profitability and streamline operations. She specializes in project management and full-month rehab to optimize practice performance metrics. She creates collaborative, high-performing team environments and expertly navigates conflict resolution to foster growth-oriented cultures.

Christi scaled a startup DSO from 4 practices and $4M to 220+ locations, achieving a $300M+ exit. She is an acquisition and integration expert who drives seamless mergers and performance turnarounds for private and PE-backed groups. She combines discipline and empathy to build scalable systems and high-performing teams.

Megan has over 10 years in dentistry, streamlining processes to enhance service quality and practice efficiency. She drives seamless integration of new practices and builds high-performing teams through focused coaching and alignment. She utilizes KPIs and data analysis to optimize multi-site operations and boost profitability.

Milena scaled a PPO practice to a fee-for-service, full-arch operation, increasing production fivefold and achieving a successful sale. She has coached 120+ private practices and DSOs, driving profitability through strategic systems. She leverages P&L and KPI analysis to craft marketing and growth strategies.

Kendall scaled a dental practice from $750,000 to over $4M in production, leading to a successful sale. She has coached 150+ practices, guiding CEOs and teams to enhance patient experience and drive profitability. She leverages P&L and KPI analysis to support transitions into DSOs or private sales.

Fabio scaled Shared Practices Group from 13 to 36 locations, surpassing $50M in annual revenue with a focus on full-arch implants. He has supported 100+ dentists in launching or acquiring 70+ practices. He achieved 40% growth for a major NYC practice and grew Pure Dental 5x the national average.

Dr. Hollifield founded Complete Dental Care Clinics, expanding multi-specialty care across three locations with eight doctors. He is a doctor recruitment specialist and technology and compliance expert who integrates cutting-edge solutions for operational excellence. He is active in ADA, TDA, and community organizations.

Julie has over 40 years of experience in clinical and nonclinical roles, mastering private practice and DSO operations. She is renowned for training teams to excel in case presentations and boosting patient acceptance. She drives profitability through optimized revenue cycle management and strategic budgeting.

Melissa has over 18 years of leadership experience, with 8 years scaling dental practices and managing $400M+ revenue portfolios. She drives practice acquisitions, De Novo launches, and business development for transformative financial success. She is a trusted private equity partner who delivers scalable growth and complex integrations.

Toni is a national sales leader who drove sales strategy across 100+ ClearChoice locations. She excels in treatment coordination and consultation, boosting patient commitment and practice profitability. She implements robust sales strategies and KPIs, aligning teams for seamless execution and sustainable revenue growth.

Marcela is a dynamic dental leader with over 15 years of experience driving $85M+ revenue across multi-site dental operations and DSO platforms. She excels in P&L management and organic growth, building high-performing teams through servant leadership and strategic coaching. Her expertise includes sales process optimization and DSO transitions.

Jacquie brings over 36 years in dental practice consulting, specializing in revenue enhancement, patient retention, financial systems, and system design. She has held significant roles at Pride Institute and Bank of America Practice Solutions. She founded her own consulting and dental staffing firms, providing coaching, training, and recruiting services nationwide.

Melanie has 20+ years of cross-functional leadership in dental operations spanning Texas and the East Coast with major DSOs including Heartland Dental and Star Dental Partners. She managed a $50M+ P&L leading multi-specialty operations and achieved +12% EBITDA growth year over year. She is a 2024 Top Dog Award winner at Star Dental Partners.

Brooke has 17 years of progressive leadership in dental operations, HR, and multi-site management. She built the HR department at ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, oversaw 50 practices driving $75M in annual revenue at Affordable Dentures & Implants, and served as COO at Espire Dental, leading expansion from 12 to 40+ locations.

Leslie has over three decades leading and scaling multi-site, multi-specialty healthcare and dental organizations with oversight of $123M in managed revenue. She drove 9%+ year-over-year growth and designed leadership development programs for 300+ dentists and managers. She is a recipient of the 2024 Impact Award for outstanding leadership.

Josh has 20+ years leading healthcare and dental operations, talent, and organizational development. He managed talent strategy for a 17,000-employee dental platform supporting 30+ markets and $3B in annual revenue, scaling the organization from 9,000 to 17,000 employees. His specialties include general dentistry, ortho, oral surgery, endo, perio, and pedo.

Jeff has 20+ years leading dental and healthcare marketing operations across the U.S. He supported 646 of Heartland Dental's practices, increasing collections by $40 million and improving production by $28 million while keeping marketing spend under 2% of revenue. He is a featured speaker at Heartland Dental's leadership programs.

Mark is a seasoned dental executive with 20+ years leading private practices and DSOs. He has led dozens of acquisitions and multiple DSO and practice sales, and has resolved high-risk owner issues including federal investigations and financial misstatements. His advisory work spans the Northeast, Midwest, and Southeast regions.

Monica Gomez is a dental growth strategist and executive consultant with 25+ years of experience in general and specialty dentistry. She specializes in developing strong leaders, building high-performing teams, and helping practices turn strategy into measurable growth through clear systems, accountability, and operational alignment.

Briney has 30+ years leading operations in the dental and veterinary industries. She has supported 300+ practices nationwide, helping owners strengthen culture, accountability, and profitability. Her expertise spans general dentistry, med spa, veterinary, and wellness business models, with a focus on culture transformation and leadership coaching.

Max McCusker is a multi-practice owner, DEO Executive Coach, and Fractional CMO/CRO who has scaled dental practices across multiple specialties. With his brother Ian, Max grew a dental implant center from $0 to $3.6 million in annual revenue and went on to acquire and optimize additional practices. Earlier in his career, he built his foundation in digital marketing and sales at Nuvia Dental Implant Center. His rare blend of marketing, sales, and operational expertise gives him an operator-level perspective most agencies cannot match. Max is driven by closing the gaps between marketing, sales, and clinical operations to help practices grow.

Ian McCusker is Co-founder and COO of Dental Implant Group, a multi-location dental business he launched with his brother Max shortly after college. Ian and his team have developed a proven ability to add over seven figures of revenue to practices within 12 months or less, a track record that sets them apart in the industry. As a DEO Executive Coach and fractional CMO/CRO, he has advised over 70 practices on marketing funnels and patient conversion strategy. He is driven by the belief that the right data and systems transform interested leads into life-changing, high-ticket care.

Dean Hostovich is a Business Strategy Advisor at Dental Talent Solutions and a talent acquisition leader with over 20 years of experience in the DSO space. At Advantage Dental, he oversaw recruitment across 80 practices in 8 states, drove a 58% increase in hires, and delivered $400,000 in cost savings. Earlier at Marquette Dental Partners, he reduced dentist turnover from 55% to 22% through scalable recruiting and cultural alignment strategies. Dean is driven by the belief that an organization's greatest competitive advantage is its people.

A dentist, entrepreneur, and growth leader, she is the Founder & CEO of Whole Dental Wellness and Chief Growth Officer at ICON Dental Partners. She focuses on helping doctors grow while protecting autonomy and building culture-driven organizations that elevate teams, patient care, and community impact.

Dani Short, RDH, is a Registered Dental Hygienist with over 20 years of experience in clinical care, operations, and practice growth. She works with dentists and multi-location teams to improve hygiene performance, patient experience, and team alignment. Dani focuses on implementing practical systems that increase treatment acceptance, strengthen culture, and support sustainable practice growth.