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 4.0 out of 5 based on 40 reviews
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a year ago
Great experience!
Dakota
2 years ago
SCAMMERS. Update years later. They keep sending a lab test bill to me when i never had the test done. These people should be reported for malpractices What else can i say? Not only was i charged for procedures and supplies that normally are used free of charge. But the work i payed for wasnt even complete. I went in for tooth pain. Was told the plan. Which included removing an infection before doing a root canal. When they were finishing up they had an assistant finish drilling my temp crown for fitting. While it was in my mouth. Which caused major pain and it broke multiple times. 4th times the charm. Maybe if the dentist liscened to do dental work did it. It would have been right the first time. After that i was bassically held hostage until i payed or got a plan worked out. But they wanted the full plan payed. I managed to convince them i would only pay for the work done. And i was gone to a family freind who owns their own practice. Not only dis he say that the dentist should have been doing the work. But they risked my health by allowing an assistant to use powertools in my mouth. He also stated that the infection wasnt thoroughly cleaned correctly and before he could do a root canal he would need to remove any infection that the should have been removed already.the new dentist then stated that the previous dentist didnt adequately carry out the procedure as needed. When i called to cancel the appointment with gental dental they tried to convince me i was liable to pay for the entire treatment. But when i mentioned a lawyer they imediately said i was confused and that i wouldnt be paying for anything i didnt already receive in treatment. they were just telling me i had to pay for everything before i mentioned the lawyer though. After showing the new dentist the old dental plan from the previous dentist. He stated that there were charges on the plan that are usually carried out for free. As they only take a few seconds to preform with tools they already have out. This place charges for everything and they dont even do a thorough job when it comes to dental work. Wanna get your moneys worth? Go elsewhere. Thank me later when you find a dentist that actually cares about your health and well-being. Dont come here!!!!!! UPDATE: now im getting a bill for service i never got. They wont be getting it from me. DONT COME HERE its a nightmare.
Shelby Bell
2 years ago
I was having extreme tooth pain & called and made an appointment because this was the dental office my insurance assigned to me. When I walked in the office the staff seemed confused and almost annoyed that I was there. They informed me I made an appointment through their call center and they weren't aware I was coming in. I was taken back to get a panoramic done but the machine was down. The Dr. then came in and looked at my tooth for about 2 seconds without an extra light or any tools and said I needed the tooth to be removed and wasn't going to prescribe me any medications. I told her I was in immense pain and really preferred to have medications so she wrote me a prescription for Tylenol Codeine and Amoxicillin. I scheduled to have her, a dentist, take out my tooth the following week. This was odd to me considering the pain I was in and the fact I had ever only had my teeth pulled by an Oral Surgeon. The next day my pain was somehow worse. I went to a different dentist office that informed me my mouth and tooth were very infected and I should have been on a stronger antibiotic from day one and was shocked the initial Dr. didn't see the infection. I was in extreme pain for 4 days before having an oral surgeon remove it. I'm giving 2 stars because the staff ended up being polite after their initial reaction, however I still believe if the first Dr. I saw at Gentle Dental Office would have taken the proper time to see the infection I could have avoided unnecessary pain and medications. Will not be returning.
Christine Hesse
2 years ago
In June of 2020, I had an extraction for prepping to have implant, it was not a good experience, I was shaking and scared to death. It was a difficult extraction and I received no reassurance etc from the dentist (who is the lady). I did not return till today 4-29-21 because of the last experience. I received no call or reminder of any kind, but put big girl pants on and went to them today. Two reasons 1) follow up and proceed with implant 2) I felt my crown was loose, they took x-ray of space for implant and after reminding them I also came in because of crown, they took 2 more pictures. Had financial lady come in and told me it would be over $2100 after insurance. Then dentist came in and told me it would be better if she didn't look or touch crown because it could create more problems!!! What???? So to sum up visit, I had 4 x-rays (which was unnecessary, but will bill insurance greatly for that service) and told me how much my share of implants and scheduled appointment. Now the dentist never once inspected or looked in my mouth, after not being seen since June of last year, having a complaint of possibly a loose crown. Plus as an added bonus, I spent an hour and 20 minutes there. Needless to say, I will not return and hopefully they read this and take it to heart. The dentist is a very scary place and people that work in this profession should have empathy and compassion and if not you should think about a different profession.
Duke Walls
2 years ago
They did not offer the expected level of customer experience.
Shelby Bell
3 years ago
I was having extreme tooth pain & called and made an appointment because this was the dental office my insurance assigned to me. When I walked in the office the staff seemed confused and almost annoyed that I was there. They informed me I made an appointment through their call center and they weren't aware I was coming in. I was taken back to get a panoramic done but the machine was down. The Dr. then came in and looked at my tooth for about 2 seconds without an extra light or any tools and said I needed the tooth to be removed and wasn't going to prescribe me any medications. I told her I was in immense pain and really preferred to have medications so she wrote me a prescription for Tylenol Codeine and Amoxicillin. I scheduled to have her, a dentist, take out my tooth the following week. This was odd to me considering the pain I was in and the fact I had ever only had my teeth pulled by an Oral Surgeon. The next day my pain was somehow worse. I went to a different dentist office that informed me my mouth and tooth were very infected and I should have been on a stronger antibiotic from day one and was shocked the initial Dr. didn't see the infection. I was in extreme pain for 4 days before having an oral surgeon remove it. I'm giving 2 stars because the staff ended up being polite after their initial reaction, however I still believe if the first Dr. I saw at Gentle Dental Office would have taken the proper time to see the infection I could have avoided unnecessary pain and medications. Will not be returning.
Christine Hesse
3 years ago
In June of 2020, I had an extraction for prepping to have implant, it was not a good experience, I was shaking and scared to death. It was a difficult extraction and I received no reassurance etc from the dentist (who is the lady). I did not return till today 4-29-21 because of the last experience. I received no call or reminder of any kind, but put big girl pants on and went to them today. Two reasons 1) follow up and proceed with implant 2) I felt my crown was loose, they took x-ray of space for implant and after reminding them I also came in because of crown, they took 2 more pictures. Had financial lady come in and told me it would be over $2100 after insurance. Then dentist came in and told me it would be better if she didn't look or touch crown because it could create more problems!!! What???? So to sum up visit, I had 4 x-rays (which was unnecessary, but will bill insurance greatly for that service) and told me how much my share of implants and scheduled appointment. Now the dentist never once inspected or looked in my mouth, after not being seen since June of last year, having a complaint of possibly a loose crown. Plus as an added bonus, I spent an hour and 20 minutes there. Needless to say, I will not return and hopefully they read this and take it to heart. The dentist is a very scary place and people that work in this profession should have empathy and compassion and if not you should think about a different profession.
Duke Walls
3 years ago
They did not offer the expected level of customer experience.
Michael Javier
3 years ago
Total Fraud! Avoid at all costs! No written or printed price quotes (verbal only) provided during consultations so they could more than triple the price of the (previously verbally quoted) co-pay amount on the day of the procedure. Then they wouldn't let you leave until paying a cancellation fee if you back out. In a previous appointment, they charged us $133 co-pay for a procedure (simple cleaning) that is usually covered 100% by our previous Dental PPO provider. And we were not told of this charge until AFTER the procedure so we had no choice but to pay. I would give 0 stars if possible.
S L
3 years ago
They are a scam... Please avoid if you don't want to be ripped off.
Greg Mock
3 years ago
Dr. Lehman came across as very caring. Made my wife very comfortable. We made a great choice in coming here.
Christina Chavez
3 years ago
went for a treatment several months ago, I receieved a quote and proceeded with the treatment plan. Several months after the completed treatment I get a bill for an additional $140 that was not originally on my quote. Tried to dispute it saying it was not on my quote to begin with, but the office said I have to pay it.
S L
4 years ago
They are a scam... Please avoid if you don't want to be ripped off.
Greg Mock
4 years ago
Dr. Lehman came across as very caring. Made my wife very comfortable. We made a great choice in coming here.
Michael Javier
4 years ago
Total Fraud! Avoid at all costs! No written or printed price quotes (verbal only) provided during consultations so they could more than triple the price of the (previously verbally quoted) co-pay amount on the day of the procedure. Then they wouldn't let you leave until paying a cancellation fee if you back out. In a previous appointment, they charged us $133 co-pay for a procedure (simple cleaning) that is usually covered 100% by our previous Dental PPO provider. And we were not told of this charge until AFTER the procedure so we had no choice but to pay. I would give 0 stars if possible.
Christina Chavez
4 years ago
went for a treatment several months ago, I receieved a quote and proceeded with the treatment plan. Several months after the completed treatment I get a bill for an additional $140 that was not originally on my quote. Tried to dispute it saying it was not on my quote to begin with, but the office said I have to pay it.
Karen Paniagua
4 years ago
I took my 1q year old daughter for an orthodontist treatment, for as long as I had insurance and her phase one was being completed staff, dr, and service was going great. Dr left the office and staff started to change to the point that not on every appointment the staff was the same. Appointment issues started to arrise ( appointment bookings were wrong and noone bother to call patienent, or not booked for that matter). Then to say that least after my daughter's phase one was done her 4 front teeth were perfectly alligned and within a fee month one of her teeth started to shift, at that time they wanted to charge me for replacing a retainer several times when it apparently it had originally been done incorrectly. 4 retainer later I am told that because she WILL have to do into phase 2 no matter what. No retainer will be able to fix that tooth. So all the money spent on phase one has just gone down the drain. THANK YOU, gentel dental.
Erica Ramos
4 years ago
Dr Simonian is great! I took my 4 year old niece and he was very gentle, patient and caring with her. She loved him and wasn't scared at all, thanks to the great team over there!!
Christopher Dobson
4 years ago
I was a little nervous about my first dental checkup in years but the whole staff was very comforting and personable. Plus, they had me out earlier than expected. Thank you!!
Christian Duran
5 years ago
The doctor was a straight shooter and had a great trick for a painless injection.
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