Roderick Place was named COO of InterDent in 2017 and assumed Co-Leadership as Chief Executive Officer in 2018. Mr. Place has extensive experience transforming private equity backed healthcare companies through his strategic leadership, focus on operational excellence, clinical leadership collaboration, and structuring of field operations and corporate support teams. Mr. Place is also accomplished in leading boards and executive teams through expansive growth in mergers & acquisitions, DeNovo, due diligence and market consolidation. Before joining InterDent, Mr. Place served in executive level operations roles with Western Dental, MedQuest Associates and Alliance Healthcare. Mr. Place is also the Managing Director and Co-Founder of MedSummit Solutions, LLC. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from Grand Valley State University.
Matthew Wickesberg joined InterDent as EVP/CFO in 2016 and assumed Co-Leadership as Executive Vice Chairman two years later. In 2019, he was further elevated to Co-Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Wickesberg is an experienced board member, executive officer, and lender with a deep background in multi-site hospitality and healthcare industries. He is also experienced working with lending institutions and private equity firms through structuring capital, due diligence, mergers & acquisitions, and uncovering portfolio synergies. Prior to joining InterDent, Mr. Wickesberg served in various senior finance roles with HOA Restaurant Group, ZTejas, Inc., and GE Capital. Mr. Wickesberg received his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Oklahoma State University and his MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management.
Dr. Heather Hawkins has committed her career to patient care while understanding current healthcare trends and value-based comprehensive care. Dr. Hawkins has an expansive clinical, academic and operational background, including leading medical-dental integration as well as quality and risk management for multi-site healthcare organizations. After 12 years of practicing general dentistry, she expanded her skills with several key roles in academia. In 2012 she joined the team at Adventist Health in Northern California, a multi-site health care organization with over 5,000 medical and dental staff physicians, as the Director of Quality. In her leadership role there, Dr. Hawkins led expansion and integration across the health system with medical and dental clinic management and an emphasis on comprehensive care models addressing patient risk factors, active disease and preventative measures. Dr. Hawkins earned her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) from Nova Southeastern University in Florida and her Advanced Education in General Dentistry Certification from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Dr. Manu Chaudhry has dedicated his career in the pursuit of dental health care, improving clinical quality and access to care, and transforming delivery of care to improve overall health outcomes. He is a dynamic and mission-driven leader with extensive leadership experience over multi-region dental practices, and has also founded multiple collaborative organizations that reduce oral and overall health disparities. Dr. Chaudhry is a board member of Healthier Kids Foundation and holds a Masters of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of California, San Diego and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from University of the Pacific.
Sandra Lau is a seasoned legal adviser with over fourteen years experience acting as General Counsel of multiple dental healthcare corporations. Ms. Laus responsibilities include advising executive management, supporting strategic growth initiatives, overseeing all aspects of the corporate legal function including HIPAA, state and federal regulatory compliance, corporate transactions and governance, mergers and acquisitions, and risk and litigation management. Before Joining InterDent, Ms. Lau served as General Counsel at Western Dental. Ms. Lau holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Los Angeles and a Juris Doctor from Loyola Marymount University.
Bernard Piccione has extensive experience across a wide range of industries delivering complex enterprise-scale information technology solutions to achieve major global business value and objectives. Mr. Piccione excels at driving sustainable business growth through IT modernization, solution development, and global transformation initiatives while building strong partnerships to better leverage technology solutions. Prior to joining InterDent, Mr. Piccione served as CIO for Ingenuity Advisory Partners, Inc., Complex Care Solutions, Inc., and MagnaCare. Mr. Piccione holds a Bachelors and Masters in Computer Science from Boston University.
Darrin Kellaris is a senior marketing executive with over 20 years experience specializing in digital marketing, social media, and brand strategy. Mr. Kellaris offers a record of success in creating and driving marketing strategies that strengthen revenue, margins, and market share by elevating brand authenticity and relevance. At InterDent, he leads all aspects of marketing including digital and social media, brand positioning, and performance analytics. Prior to joining InterDent, he led marketing efforts at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and IHOP. Mr. Kellaris holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing from San Diego State University.
Diane Stern brings almost 20 years of dental services organizational experience specializing in organizational design and strategic partnering. Ms. Stern is responsible for Human Resources planning and strategy for recruiting, retention, benefits and performance management. She built her HR leadership experience through roles at Coast Dental, PrimeCo Wireless Communications and LabCorp where she focused on employee programs to increase engagement and satisfaction along with operational efficiencies. Ms. Stern holds a Bachelors degree in English Literature, Education, and Business from the University of Tampa and volunteers at KMR Group Foundation.
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Rating 4.2 out of 5 based on 114 reviews
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a year ago
The incompetence of this office/scheduling department is astounding! I have made several appointments for my daughter just to have them call me back the day prior to the appointment to cancel because they scheduled my 4 yr old to be seen by a dental hygienist instead of a doctor. This is the second time they had to cancel due to the same reason! Just a week prior to this appointment the office called me to confirm the appointment or else they would have to cancel. I called, I confirmed it and they confirmed it. Great... You would think they would have corrected that mistake from the prior cancellation due to wrong scheduling. Nooo, this place double down on their mistakes and does it again. They threaten me with cancellation if I didnt confirm the appointment, just to cancel my appointment the day prior. This is beyond unprofessional and infuriating! We will no longer let them waste our time and will not be returning. I hope the people who read this review value their time because this place will only waste your time. Customer service here is terrible.
Clancy Callaghan
a year ago
Had a great cleaning today. Very thorough, detailed, professional and nice. Thank you Jessica!
Kr R
a year ago
My husband and I have been patients there for years, and recently moved, so unfortunately need to switch dentists. My husband has an extreme fear of the dentist, and hadn't been treated in quite some time when we first came here. The entire staff was courteous, friendly and accommodating. We both love Dr. Sheth; she is personable, knowledgeable and very professional. The hygienists and other staff are similarly excellent at their jobs- they helped us navigate insurance, and were all very respectful,
Sean Nitarius
a year ago
Gentle Dental.... nope, more like expensive excruciating pain Dental. This particular Dental office is not gentle at all, not with the patients nor with your pocketbook. Any and just about every time I went in for an appointment for a cleaning, I was told I needed a scaling. What is a scaling you ask? Well that's where they dig under your gums to clean your teeth. It is an extremely painful process requiring an anesthetic and is also a very expensive procedure even with insurance. This is a place I shall never return to.
natalia a
2 years ago
Everyone is so nice and helpful!
Mataya Christensen
2 years ago
This is where I brought my son for his first dentist appointment when he turned two years old. We've been there for each of his standard cleaning visits since then. The staff is always very friendly and accommodating. My son had never been afraid to go and actually enjoys his time there. They give little golden coins for a dispenser machine that the kids can get little prizes from. The dentist and assistants have been great and great with kids!
Sara Peterson
2 years ago
My family has been with this office since 1999, and we have no plans to shop around for another provider. You have a consistent hygienist, which in my opinion is an even more important relationship than to the dentist. They offer orthodontist care, but there is no pressure if you decide to go outside for ortho. Front office staff is friendly and competent.
Zauren Stoates
2 years ago
I arrived early to all 3 of my visits and they were able to see my early each time. I am always nervous about getting shots for fillings but didn't feel a thing. I highly recommend this practice. Edit: After 4 years I switched to another dentist due to repeated issues with the front staff. The Dentist was excellent but the front end staffing was a mess.
Persephone
2 years ago
My partner went here for a cleaning back in October, and described their experience to me and I'm so livid that I need to write about it here, to warn other people to not use this dentist, especially if they're low income. Dr. Sheth was the dentist my partner ended up seeing, for a cleaning prior to wisdom teeth surgery. My partner was raised in abject poverty, and abject poverty tends to be a huge barrier for dental care in America. America is not a country where dental care is guaranteed, and what dental care IS available to the vast majority of people is completely insufficient. This dentist berated my partner for having cavities and supposedly "not taking care of their teeth." I'm going to go into why that's elitist, but first I need to explain why it's ableist. My partner has GERD. They have had it for 9 years. Because you're constantly throwing up stomach acid, it's going to wear down your enamel. My partner could brush their teeth twice a day, floss, rinse with mouthwash, and it wouldn't make much of a difference because they're literally throwing up multiple times a day, for years. Not to mention that good enamel is more of a genetic dice roll than anything else. I have excellent enamel, brush my teeth maybe once a day, am 32, and I've never had a single cavity. Because I brush my teeth only once a day, compared to my partner's twice a day, am I still the morally superior person because I didn't have cavities and they did? Do you see the flaw in this logic? Dr. Sheth, I am speaking directly to you- you owe my partner a sincere, heartfelt apology for the ableist way you addressed them when they came to you for care. We live in a country where healthcare, especially dental care, is not guaranteed. It is a luxury. If you can afford to drive to work, and afford to take care of your teeth, that is a privilege that the vast majority of Americans do not have. To imply a moral failing on my partner's part because they have cavities, when they have chronic illness and was raised in abject poverty and neglect, is so grossly elitist and ableist and has NO PLACE WHATSOEVER in healthcare. Shame on you and shame on your practice.
Jazzmin Peavey
2 years ago
Everyone is so nice. Been coming here for years.
Armando Broncas
2 years ago
Recieved awful customer service at this Gentle Dental location. They refused to schedule me for an appointment and referred me to the Lake Oswego office. After multiple attempts they finally gave me an appointment. However upon arriving they told me my appointment had been canceled. Nobody called to notify me. I do not recommend this location to anyone.
Marcy
2 years ago
My daughter and I have been patients since 2018. The whole team is wonderful. We have never had a bad experience.
sergio raya
2 years ago
Bad service there not upfront with there service charged. They charge me more then what we talked about and on top of that they didn't even do anything to me other then take my money. Im not a dentist or anything but you can tell that they need more training. Mal servico no son claros con lo que tienes que pagar al ultimo te salen con sorpresas mui mal lugar para benir.
James Basgall
2 years ago
One of the best dentists I have ever been to! Dr. Bogdan is calm and kind and Becky is funny and friendly! They do amazing work and are always patient and willing to answer my questions. I don't know how they do it but they are both amazing at their jobs and are rockstars!
Jonathan Henriquez
2 years ago
Wonderful experience throughout. The assistant, Becky, was awesome. She's kind, personable, funny... Dr. Bogdan was as well, good conversation. Overall a very nice, comfortable experience. You guys are great!
Goatee Blast
2 years ago
Totally and utterly disgusted with the care I received here! Nice dentist, terrible manager. She's let me go two months with an infected wisdom tooth and couldn't even refer me to a place that could remove the tooth!! My insurance company let me know they have contacted her and gave her 4 different places to refer me to but she has refused to provide the information needed. I have had 4 different antibiotics and have a history of c-diff. I had a grievance filed today! This place does not truly care about their patients. Avoid this dentist.
JEREMY JOHNSON
2 years ago
Gentle Dental lives up to it's name. Dr. Bogden is knowledgeable, patient, and skilled. I hate having my teeth worked on, but after 5 years, I totally trust Dr. Bogden to do a great job. The front office staff have always been very friendly and helpful. The entire staff is top notch. Thanks for the great service! I will miss your amazing service as we are moving soon.
Christine Nieto
2 years ago
The dentist I had was nice. But kind of a get you in and out kind of way. I called on Friday begging for some meds and antibiotics because I KNEW I had an infection. They told me to wait until my appt in 10 days or a cancelation ti be able to see anyone. They wouldn't give me antibiotics but would send in pain pills. Guess what I picked up at the pharmacy?? Antibiotics and not Pain Pills. Get it together people. Which is it? Anywho I ended up at an emergency dentist the following day. He relieved my pain. Gave me the antibiotics I NEEDED (infections kill...I have a kid, kinda wanna live) and pain meds. He literally laughed when I told him I had gone to Gentle Dental. Oy. If that wasn't enough of a sign to not return back to GD lol.
Luke Roesner
2 years ago
Happy I chose this location, great crew and always an enjoyable experience.
Milk.
2 years ago
If you are thinking about going, go.
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