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David Baker is the senior vice president and CIO of Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services. Since its launch in 1994, the dental service organization has grown to support nearly 800 offices in 22 states.

Dentists and dental service organizations need to stay agile and flexible to be successful. Additionally, dentists must overcome a dramatic cultural change to spark innovation, Samuel Low, DDS, told Becker's Dental + DSO Review.

Dental service organizations continue to dominate the industry, making it difficult to stand out. With new players entering the market routinely, it's important for executives to remain adaptable and forward thinking.

Joe Feldsien serves as the Senior Vice President, Professional Partnerships at Pacific Dental Services.

Diana Thompson serves as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Dental Performance Institute

Steve Bilt is the co-founder and CEO of Irvine, Calif.-based Smile Brands and OneSmile. The dental service organization has 5,500 employees and over 400 affiliated locations in the U.S. 

With more than 35 years of executive experience, Richard Hall has been leading the U.S. Oral Surgery Management's expansion as president and CEO.

Since joining Cleveland-based DentalOne in 2004, Melissa Marquez has climbed the ladder to become the dental service organization’s COO of the west market.

"Dental students, like many dentists, can have a fundamental fear of treating people with disabilities," Charles Bertolami, DDS, told Becker's Dental + DSO Review.

Dental service organizations have dominated in the past decade and show no signs of slowing down.