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 78 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestLaura J
2 years ago
Went to get my second half of a deep cleaning and thank goodness for my hygienist, Sadi; she saw an infection underneath my crown where my dentist overlooked it on my recent X-rays. I ended getting a smell chip on the back side of my front left bicuspid, but I'm sure my dentist will fix this without costing me anything since it happened from the cleaning. We are not perfect humans so I'm not upset and why I still gave a great star rating.
Brady Wyatt
2 years ago
On more than occasion this amazing office full of incredible staff have saved the day for me. They are all absolutely great people and very skilled in their abilities to serve each and every one of their patients to the best of their ability. Thank you all for all you continue to do. Dr. Brady Wyatt, DC
Kyron (Graymalkin)
2 years ago
Friendly staff, expedient service. Glad I found this dental office.
Angel Manzo
2 years ago
Had a great dental experience with Tia and Sassy!
Mahesh Jethwani
2 years ago
This morning was the 2nd worst experience witnessed by me and my wife at Gentle Dental. Staff at this place is worst of all the times. Receptionist and Settlement lady have kept me waiting for 50 min without any updates. Staff only consider Gentle Dental working staff is busiest without thinking patient as well working and step out of the office for the treatment. If this location is out of staff, then reschedule appointment or as courtesy update reason for the delay. Wife's appointment complete 50 min and Staff was still making excuse. This incident will be escalated to insurance and insurance will cut down the rating of this place. They do not respect Patient's time. Arrange any other dental location, this was better for past 8-9 years, worst began last 2 yrs, especially short on staff and lack of management is witnessed at this place.
Angie Martin
2 years ago
All people here are amazing. I'm one of those people that freaks out when going to the dentist, but Tia and Sasi were amazing, really no pain at the procedure I had done. I am definitely keeping them. If you are looking for a great attention and no pain this is the place!!!!
Kyeonta Smith
2 years ago
My first experience with this office and I give their attention to their patients a 10+. Everyone was so friendly nice and helpful. The most comfortable I've ever felt in a dental office, made me forget how much I fear it.
korey terrell
2 years ago
Room was very clean the girl who help set up everything (I think her name with Tia I think that's what the dr said) and take my blood pressure she also did my X-rays and was really general and was patient with me when putting the guard in my mouth and making sure I was comfortable ahe was very sweet definitely would recommend this office
Christopher Robinson
2 years ago
Great service ,nice people,fast an efficient .Thanks alot for getting me right in here..
Julie Piccolo
2 years ago
Dr. D and His assistant Mike were absolutely phenomenal and very entertaining as well. Extremely Gentle and Kind I did not feel a thing. They consistently checked to make sure I had zero discomfort. Definitely recommend going to them for dental work.
Jenn Cummins
2 years ago
My front tooth broke. They got me in the same day for an exam. And I was scheduled for the repair the next day. The dental assistant was amazing. Kept me laughing even though I was terrified.
Foster Wilson
2 years ago
great experience at Gentle Dental South, highly recommend
James Rudolph
2 years ago
Sasi was just fantastic for my deep cleanings this week, both of them! Thanks so much for helping me.
Jennifer Macedo
2 years ago
Dr. Dupanovic and Mike the hygienist are awesome! Dr. D is very gentle and caring. Mike makes going to the dentist fun. All of the staff are very friendly. I don't mind going to the dentist now. Thanks for taking great care of me Gentle dental!
Debi Chaffey
2 years ago
Highly recommend Gentle Dental. The staff are all great, friendly and professional.
Jessica Craddock
2 years ago
GREATEST DENTIST AND STAFF EVER! I get very nervous going for dental work, but from the second I walked in, I had a friendly greeting from the front desk and then went to the back where Michael and the Doc were the best in making my situation more comfortable. The staff is beyond pleasant AND HONEST! I will be back and I'll be bringing my husband and daughter there too from now on. THANK YOU!
Jocelyn Arellano
2 years ago
Micheal is a very nice and great person in gentle dental ! I feel taken good care of him and the crew also cares a lot of my appointments and things I need to get done
Ashley Rodriguez
2 years ago
My teeth feel much better after my cleaning and every staff member was kind, would recommend!
Mary ann Lee
2 years ago
Michael and Dr. D (don't wanna butcher his name) are the best in what they do. I'm always satisfied with my teeth results. Both of them are professional and so their best to be the best. Ive been to other dentist and I'm always anxious having the both of them as a team helps my anxiety and they k ow how to treat their patients with the best service possible.Vanessa is also the best front and back office. Always professional and great Costumer service:) I highly recommend coming to gentle dentle on south meadows in reno
Ric Peters
2 years ago
Where do I begin? At 62 years old, I would have to say, I have never had a better experience at a dental office than I had at Gentle Dental South. Teena was incredible with her knowledge and experience making the required molds! Wow! Vanessa took the time to go through the financials and actually saved me 2K and Dr. Lewis was wonderful how he explained everything and actually took the time to listen to my needs and improved on them. I'm so thankful for the staff and the individual quality of service I received. I will be changing my entire family to Gentle Dental South!!
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