1. Along with serving as CEO, Mr. Thorne is the founder of Pacific Dental Services and serves as president.
2. Mr. Thorne is a member of the Association of Dental Support Organizations. He served as president of the organization for three years.
3. Mr. Thorne created Pacific Dental Services in 1994, signing his first dental management contract with a practice in Costa Mesa, Calif.
4. He earned his masters degree in health administration from Chapman University in Orange, Calif.
5. Under Mr. Thorne’s leadership, Pacific Dental Services has grown to support approximately 625 practices throughout 19 states.
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