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.
Reviews
Rating 3.8 out of 5 based on 141 reviews
Sort by
newest oldest highest lowestTimothy Sheehan
a year ago
Dr Seaman is always pleasant and works hard to make sure you know what is needed and how to proceed. They always give you options and explain the pricing. I sometimes do the extras, but sometimes not....they don't pressure you. The front staff is always super pleasant. I always arrive on time for appointments and immediately get seen. I initially started to go here because my insurance had limited options, but I stay because I am always happy with the level of service. We would follow Dr. Seaman anywhere he goes if he ever leaves!
Donna Bruington
a year ago
The entire staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. Always willing to answer questions and help keep or get your teeth on the right track. I avoided going to the dentist for almost 9 years because of a bad experience, because of the staff in this office I no longer dread going! I appreciate everyone and special shout out to Britney for dealing with all of my whining & for being so kind/helpful. Thank you Gentle Dental crew, you guys are amazing!
Just Evil
2 years ago
If i could give 0 starts I would. I should have trusted the negative reviews. I went in to get a cleaning, and the dentist said I had to have a deep cleaning and refused to clean my teeth unless i got a deep cleaning. On top of it I received a bill 2 month later for services, I didnt get a cleaning, only xrays which is covered by my insurance, they did not even try make a claim to my insurance and refuse to do so. DO NOT GO HERE ALL THEY WANT IS YOUR MONEY! READ ALL THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS THEY ARENT LYING!!!
Amy Jacobsen
2 years ago
Despite being the first appointment of the day, there is always a 15 min wait for each of my family members. The doctor also has been out of the office several times, either requiring us to wait until he arrives or skip the exam portion of the cleaning. Friendly but disorganized.
Kate Smith
2 years ago
Brittany is incredibly rude and unprofessional. Horrible attitude, disorganized and was so nasty to me on the phone.
Jonathan Culbertson
2 years ago
Asking for a root canal which I know I need. Have all the x-rays needed and insurance. Will not make an appointment for emergency root canal unless you have an initial exam appointment set up and then they'll schedule the root canal for God knows when. Receptionist had to put me on hold for each question about insurance, scheduling etc.
Cynthia Schoenfeld
2 years ago
Horrible experience for all of our family. Had to switch dentists due to insurance downgrade. The office and hygienist staff spends most of the time gossiping, very unprofessional. Bad experiment. We will look elsewhere.
Steven Haynes
2 years ago
I am a dental chicken and had waited too long. I needed dentures. The extraction process was explained as was the replacement dentures. I felt literally no pain throughout the process. I couldn't be happier with the way I treated and the way they took care of my fears.
Kristen Hawkins
2 years ago
I've been coming here over 10 years and today finally got the push I needed to find a dentist closer to home. The hygienist was AWFUL and I had to walk out mid cleaning. She told me she was using a new tool which she clearly had no idea how to use. It felt like she was ripping my gums out of my mouth.
Phoebe Schwabe
2 years ago
Always kind staff, willing to answer questions, and alway straight forward with costs!
Ken Riggs
2 years ago
Just had a total dental experience. My teeth have never felt cleaner. Polished and freshened at its best. The experience was enhanced by the wonderful office people ensuring I had everything I needed. Happy Holidays to all.
James Ritter
2 years ago
The staff seemed to be inexperienced. I get my teeth cleaned twice per year and it always looks great at other dentists. I moved to Lenexa so tried Gentle Dental. Complete waste of money. They rushed me through, fumbled trying to do their jobs, and did nothing right.
Marsha Gilbert
2 years ago
It has been a long time since I have gone to the dentist. Hannah my hygienist was very kind & helpful. All the staff members at Gental Dental are very polite & helpful. Will be going back .
Megan Cochran
2 years ago
I just switched to Gentle Dental due to moving and being unhappy at my previous provider. I was very pleased with how quickly I was able to schedule, as well as how smooth my appointment went. Although they appeared pretty busy when I was there, my dental hygienist, Kara, was thorough, explained everything to me as she did it, as well as educated me on what I could do differently... all while not seeming stressed or in a rush! I'm excited to go back!
Ricardo Klinovski
2 years ago
Very knowledgeable professionals, had a diagnostic and it all went well.
Gavin Smull
3 years ago
In the past, I"d never had what you'd call a great experience at the dentist. No one really enjoys the trip and I can definitely say I didn't. But Gentle Dental has changed that for me. I still don't jump out of bed for it but I know I'm gonna be in good hands. I've had some major surgeries ( a root canal and other extractions while I was awake) along the way , and they have been amazing. My comfort always came first and I really didn't experience any pain besides the initial shot. And those will always suck! I've come to know most of the staff and they are always a fun and energetic bunch. I would recommend Gentle Dental and the location on 87th street in Lenexa specifically If you are wanting to get back in the dental game.
Erika Klotz
3 years ago
They do good work on teeth cleaning. However, I would look elsewhere for more advanced procedures. I got a few fillings from them. The moment they finished, he did something strange where he pushed down really hard on the filling, I think to create a gap? (He was anything but "gentle.") My teeth felt so crowded that I had to bust out my old retainer because my teeth were moving bc of the gap. The gap they created turned out to be so large that gobs of food would get stuck. I would floss and the amount of food coming out of that area was astounding. Right after the procedure, I had temporarily moved to living in Miami, Florida for a few months and manically flossing that area so I wouldn't get a cavity. A few months later, one of my other fillings next to the one they did came loose and floss would get stuck in the filling so I couldn't properly floss. I asked nicely for a refund for the shoddy work, but they kept stringing me along. I would call, explain the situation, they would say they are submitting the refund request to corporate and would call me back. They never call back. I did this about 5 times. One of those times, someone told me I needed to come in for an evaluation before they could refund me. (Which was news to me, this was not mentioned the other 4 times.) So I went in and they did an evaluation. They admitted to the error in the procedure and creating too large of a gap between my teeth. They approved a partial refund. Before I left they said they would call me to get the card info to issue the refund. Still no call. They did offer to fix it, but after such poor professionalism from the office staff and someone being so not "Gentle" with your teeth, they were the last people I wanted to touch my mouth. So if you are considering them for dental work, probably not worth the risk of this happening to you, too.
DAVE PARSONS
3 years ago
Desk staff f were very courteous, polite, and cared about patient care, Nicole is an exceptional Practice Manager. Dr Schiff was very conscientious, thorough, and gentle, and did an excellent job! The Dental Aid assisting was incredibly supportive, thoughtful, and was very professional! Overall everything was 5 Star Service!!
Jen L
3 years ago
Very convenient location in Lenexa- wonderful staff
Mary Fulk-York
3 years ago
I went to gentle dental for the first time on Friday. Everyone is soooo friendly. From the front desk to the hygienist and the doctor. Each person is very personable and I enjoy the atmosphere. They took great care of my teeth.
Load more