by Great Expressions Dental Centers promotes Greg Nodland to president, adds two new members to its leadership team
Great Expressions Dental Centers (GEDC) recently announced the promotion of Greg Nodland to president. As president, Nodland will lead strategy surrounding the company’s continued commitment to providing high quality care to patients, as well as the organization’s ongoing growth, according to a release.
“Greg has been an integral member of Great Expressions’ executive team for nearly two decades and has been vital in the company’s rapid growth,” said Richard Beckman, CEO. “With his understanding of every aspect of our organization, knack for leadership and passion for delivering the Great Expressions quality of care to the communities we are privileged to serve, Greg is well-suited to lead our company as we seek to expand our practices and open in new markets in the coming years.”
Nodland, 47, has served as GEDC’s Chief Operating Officer since 2013, where he was responsible for oversight of the company’s offices, office processes, regional directors and staff development. He joined GEDC in 1999 as vice president of finance where he led overall financial operations and managed IT and accounts receivable departments. During his tenure with GEDC, the organization has added over 250 offices and increased the number of patients it serves to 120,000 per month. A certified public accountant and graduate of Michigan State University, Nodland currently serves on the Winning Futures board.
GEDC also added two new members to its leadership team: Adam Werder, chief marketing officer, and Norman Hartman, VP of revenue cycle management.
Werder, previously director of sales and marketing at Bite Tech, first worked with GEDC through their rollout of Under Armour® mouth guards. He most recently served as vice president of marketing at Pet Supplies Plus. At PSP, he led the company rebrand and implemented automated marketing systems to improve operational efficiency and local marketing capabilities. In his role, Werder will lead all aspects of patient marketing and support business development and talent recruitment. A resident of Rochester, Michigan, Werder is a graduate of Yale University.
Hartman brings to GEDC a deep knowledge and understanding of the insurance and patient billing process and has worked in the revenue cycle field for the past nine years. At GEDC, Hartman’s role will cover all insurance and accounts receivable functions. He will focus on building systems and processes to reduce denials, increase cash collections, and expedite accounts receivable. A resident of Macomb, Michigan, Hartman is a graduate of Western Michigan University.
Aspen announces new offices in Illinois and Missouri
Aspen Dental Management Inc (Syracuse, NY) announced it will open two new Aspen Dental-branded offices in Illinois. An office in Gurnee will open November 2 and an office in Joliet will open November 9. Aspen will also open two new offices in Missouri. One office will open November 9 in Arnold and another will open November 30 in St. Louis.
David Pegg joins Dental Care Alliance as Chief Development Officer
Dental Care Alliance has hired David Pegg as Chief Development Officer. Pegg will lead the organization’s aggressive growth strategy to expand the number of dental offices it supports through mergers, affiliations, equity partnerships, and de novo opportunities, according to a release.
Pegg brings experience as an investor and advisor in the healthcare services industry for more than 20 years. He started his private equity career with MVP Capital Partners in Philadelphia and was recently a partner with Enhanced Equity Funds in New York. As part of his responsibilities, he has evaluated and been involved with numerous provider-based multi-site healthcare companies, including those in the dental space.
“I am excited to have an executive of Dave’s caliber and capability lead our development team at DCA,” said Jerry Rhodes, the Chief Executive Officer at Dental Care Alliance. “Dave brings a wealth of skill, experience and relationships to our growth efforts. I am confident that under his leadership, DCA will continue to fortify its position as the partner of choice for dentists desiring to partner or affiliate with a dental services organization.”
UAMS awarded $118K for Dental Education
The Office of Interprofessional Education (IPE) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received an $118,000 grant from the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation to create an oral health and dental education curriculum. The oral health component will be incorporated into the current IPE curriculum. Students in all degree programs at UAMS are required to take IPE courses. The curriculum will include training modules, live lectures and simulation activities, as well as screening events that will support preventive measures and identify patients in need of further intervention.
Affordable Dentures & Implants partners with Brighter Way Institute
Affordable Dentures & Implants will partner with Brighter Way Institute (Phoenix, AZ), for a nationwide program to deliver free dental implant, oral surgery, and prosthetic treatments to hundreds of U.S. military veterans and homeless citizens. Affordable Dentures & Implants has six Brighter Way events scheduled for this year. The company hopes to meet and exceed the more than $3.5 million in dental services it accomplished 2017. The Brighter Way Dental Institute, formerly known as the CASS Dental Clinic for the Homeless, provides comprehensive dental care and a dental home to homeless individuals as well as adults and military veterans, many of whom do not receive dental benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Ivoclar Vivadent announces release of PrograMill™ One
Ivoclar Vivadent announced the release of the PrograMill One milling machine, the compact, 5-axis milling machine designed to mill beautiful, esthetic IPS e.max restorations. The fresh design allows for high precision and convenience due to a self-contained milling system. This distinguishes it from other mills on the market that necessitate separate filtration or suction units.
PrograMill One is wireless, which enables it to be positioned anywhere within the practice. It can be controlled using the mill’s corresponding app on a tablet or smartphone. An LED light ring visually informs the user about the current processing status. An innovative rotary grinding process, 5XT, produces shorter duration of the milling process and minimal tool wear. A camera integrated within the mill automatically records all data on material and tool use. Material management is more expedient than ever with PrograMill One.
“5XT technology completely re-writes what milling machines are capable of in relation to machining times and superior outcomes,” said Robert Ganley, CEO of Ivoclar Vivadent. “The results are restorations with exceptional surface quality and excellent accuracy of fit. PrograMill One is an innovative addition to our line of Ivoclar Digital products, representing a significant leap in the future of dental technology.”
PrograMill One’s smooth integration between wireless app and machinery combined with the auto connection capabilities with intraoral scanning partners, including 3Shape Trios, make it an unequaled asset for dental professionals seeking simpler milling methods and increased efficiency.
