General Dentist Hall of Fame
Dr. Dan Fischer https://www.ultradent.com
We are pleased to induct a dental legend in accomplishment and character into the Dental Hall of Fame. Dr. Dan Fischer is not only the founder and CEO emeritus of Ultradent Products, but he’s also an award-winning innovator, culture builder, passionate dentist, entrepreneur, and humanitarian. He’s a loving father and husband and to say that he’s led a life worth emulating feels like an understatement.
Dr. Dan Fischer started Ultradent Products on his kitchen table 44 years ago. Ultradent now operates 16 offices worldwide, including its South Jordan headquarters. Ultradent makes over 500 products and sells them in more than 130 countries worldwide. This includes the award-winning Opalescence Teeth Whitening Systems—the number one professional teeth whitening brand in the world, which he pioneered.
As passionate as he is about improving oral health globally, Dr. Dan Fischer continues to work tirelessly to improve the daily lives of people through his undying commitment to humanitarian work.
Under Dr. Fischer’s direction, Ultradent donates to dental missions around the world. Additionally, his efforts have helped support the Utah Food Bank for years, and he’s made many generous donations to catastrophic natural disaster relief efforts globally.
Over the last year, you can find him working around the clock, raising funds to provide shelter and dental care to the people of war-torn Ukraine.
Perhaps closest to his heart, Dr. Dan Fischer founded and works continually to support and fund Ultradent’s long-standing charity—The Diversity Foundation—which focuses on providing education to young people who leave the FLDS community and need a helping hand. Since its inception, The Diversity Foundation has helped more than 250 young people gain college educations and assimilate successfully to the outside world.
Dr. Fischer’s passion for education and pursuit of better dentistry have led Ultradent to become an industry leader. His continued care for others and dedication to improving oral health globally deserve our commendation.
Congratulations Dr. Dan Fischer, for leading a fearless and impactful life that shines as a bright example of what it means to work hard, think outside the box, and stand firm in your values.
Dr. Debra Gray King
From early in her career she wanted to create an innovative dental experience that would draw patients from around the world. The creation of one of the leading centers for cosmetic dentistry, a one-of-a-kind dental experience dedicated to exceptional patient care was the result. The practice is designed to be the “Ritz Carlton” of dentistry, delivering an experience where patients enjoy luxurious pampering while receiving excellent quality clinical care.
In 1999 she earned her fellowship in the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), being the first female dentist to be recognized with the highest level of competence in cosmetic dentistry and one of only 78 in the world to be so recognized.
Her innovative approach to patient service and her clinical expertise have brought media attention including appearances on ABC’s “Extreme Makeover,” “Entertainment Tonight,” “The Doctors,” CNN, Fox and Friends, Discovery Channel and TBS.
She is recognized around the world by dental professionals and patients alike for her beautiful dentistry and dedication to excellence.
As a philanthropist, she has donated over $1 million to over 60 charities not to mention the over $300,000 raised for Smiles for Life.
For leading the way in patient service and clinical excellence we induct Dr. Debra Gray King into the Dental Hall of Fame.
Dr. David Hornbrook
Over 20 years ago, Dr. David Hornbrook generously offered to provide a seat each year at one of his aesthetic continuum courses at no charge to a deserving young dentist member of the Crown Council. The opportunity became so popular that he offered to do a three weekend course just for Crown Council Young Dentists with a patient selected from the group that would receive a restorative makeover for free.
For decades he has been one of the most prolific educators in dentistry through LVI, Pac-live, The Hornbrook Group, and Clinical Mastery courses.
But for us in the Crown Council, he is and will continue to be for decades to come, one of the influential educators and mentors who has impacted an entire generation of dentists and the hundreds of thousands of patients they will treat during their careers.
For his generosity, mentoring and lasting influence on the practice of dentistry The Crown Council is proud to induct into the Dental Hall of Fame, Dr. David Hornbrook.
Dr. Stanley M. Bergman
For over 30 years he has built and lead a Fortune 500 company that has not only lead the dental industry, but the medical industry as well standing at the head of a team of nearly 20,000 people in 32 countries. He is considered to be one of the most capable corporate leaders of our generation.
To us, he is a most generous benefactor who has fueled Smiles for Life humanitarian efforts in the Dominican Republic, Guatemala and Napal having donated all the consumable dental supplies for over 50 dental humanitarian expeditions over the last 13 years.
For his world-wide impact on dentistry and his generosity in impacting our lives and the lives of patients in need, we induct into the Dental Hall of Fame, the Chairman of the Board and CEO of Henry Schein, Mr. Stanley Bergman.
Dr. Wayne & Sue Mortenson
Mortenson Family Dental has grown to be one of the top “family” dental practice brands in the country. From a small, two chair, second floor dental practice started in Louisville, KY by Dr. Wayne and Sue Mortenson to hundreds of locations today, Mortenson Family Dental is a model of clinical excellence and business ingenuity.
In their mid 30’s Wayne and Sue Mortenson decided to make a significant career and life change from farming in Arizona to dentistry in Louisville, KY. They literally “sold the farm” and moved their entire family of 6 across the country to pursue a new path – a path that has positively impacted hundreds of thousands of lives.
Upon graduation from dental school at the University of Louisville, they set up their dental practice in a small, two chair, second floor facility just outside of Louisville. With Sue’s enthusiasm and creativity to get the word out about their practice and Dr. Wayne’s clinical expertise to deliver excellent dentistry, the practice began to thrive.
As the word spread about the Mortenson brand of dental care, it became obvious that one location would not be enough. One location soon became two and then three and then more. With Sue’s boundless enthusiasm for the business, more and more Mortenson relatives decided to get a dental education and then come aboard the Mortenson Dental train. As the brand grew, it was not just “Mortenson Family” in name, but also in personnel. A Mortenson family member could be found at locations all over the city. Family friendly in the service they provided was powered by more and more Mortenson family members.
“Dentistry saved our lives” is a common phrase that Sue Mortenson uses to describe the impact the dental profession has had on their family. As a family, they in turn have used dentistry to positively impact the lives of thousands.
Today, Mortenson Dental Partners (MDP) operates over 130 practices in 9 states and continues to grow. It has been named to the Louisville Business First Fast 50 list 8 times. Dr. Mortenson has been recognized as the Louisville Business Leader of the Year and a University of Louisville College of Dentistry Alumni Fellow of the Year. MDP has been named the Louisville Business of the Year, a Great Place to Work, a Partner in Philanthropy, an ESOP Company of the Year for the KY/OH ESOP Chapter, and a Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Business Place Ethics winner. Dr. Mortenson has also been recognized by the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry in honor of National Philanthropy Day, by WaterStep and the American Heart Association.
As the business has grown, Wayne and Sue Mortenson have engaged in doing good to benefit lives beyond those who sit in their dental chairs. Having raised over $2 million dollars for charity through the Smiles for Life campaign, dentistry’s largest charitable campaign, the Mortenson’s have generously donated millions to local, national and international charitable projects as well as continuously offering dental care to the underserved in the communities where they do business.
From a small farm to national prominence, Wayne and Sue Mortenson are a model of excellence in family, business, and charitable pursuits and have built a legacy that positively impacts thousands of lives each day and will continue to do so for many, many years to come.
Dr. Jeffrey Gray / La Mesa, CA http://www.SmileSanDiego.com
Dr. Jeff Gray has revolutionized charitable giving in dentistry as the originator of the largest cause-related marketing effort in the dental industry, The Smiles for Life Campaign. His dentistry touches the lives of thousands of patients each year who otherwise would go without needed, life-changing care, if it were not for his innovations and efforts to create public awareness in broadcast, print and digital media.
Dr. Gray graduated from San Diego State University in 1982, and from the University of California San Fransisco, School of Dentistry, in 1986.
Dr. Gray has spent the last 30 years practicing dentistry, with an emphasis on sedation, complex restorative, implant, and cosmetic dentistry, in La Mesa, California. He has lectured nationally and internationally on a variety of dental topics, is the yearly speaker and keynote speaker for San Diego State University Preventive Dentistry & PreHealth Conference, and has been featured on the radio, television (on ABC, FOX, and CBS, with San Diego's version of Extreme Makeover), and in print, more than 50 times over the past 30 years.
In 1998, Dr. Gray Created the Smiles For Life Foundation, which is a national charity that has raised over 40 million to date, for hundreds of children's charities locally and worldwide. He is a graduate of the Kois Center, providing advanced graduate level training for dentists, where he not only is a mentor, but also Clinical Instructor. For five years, Dr. Gray served on the Kois Board of Directors, and was a featured speaker at the 2011 Kois Symposium.
Despite traveling and being nationally and internationally known, Dr. Gray is extremely involved in his local community. April 15, 2002, was proclaimed "Smiles for Life Day" by Mayor Dick Murphy, of San Diego. Five years later, September 27, 2007 was proclaimed "Jeff Gray Day" by Mayor Jerry Sanders, of San Diego. In 2008, Dr. Gray received the Channel 10 News Leadership Award. Dr. Gray is also involved in local associations, including the San Diego County Dental Society, University of California San Fransisco School of Dentistry Alumni Association, and the San Diego East Chamber of Commerce.
For the last 15 years, Dr. Gray has been voted as one of "Best Dentists in America" by his colleagues. His dental office was voted “Best Of” San Diego for 2002-2003, on the BestOf website. In 2011, he was a People Magazine/MLB “All Star Among Us” nominee and finalist for the San Diego Padres. He has also received the "Lifetime Achievement Award" by the Crown Council, the "Top Sedation Dentist Award" by the Dental Organization of Conscious Sedation (2011), "BEST Dentist" award by the San Diego East County Californian Readers Poll (2018), the "Award of Excellence" and "Outstanding Achievement Award" by the Microdental Laboratory (2001 & 2002), the "Outstanding Invisalign Provider and Top GP Dentist" (2010) and Invisalign Premier Provider awards (2010, 2011, 2012).
Creating beautiful, healthy smiles is not just his career, it’s his passion and hobby. Dr. Gray absolutely loves being a dentist and is committed to improving the lives of his patients.
Dr. Bill Dorfman / Los Angeles, CA http://www.billdorfmandds.com
Dr. Bill Dorfman has had a dramatic impact on public awareness and acceptance of restorative and cosmetic dentistry through his many appearances on the ABC series, “Extreme Makeover”. His innovations through the dental materials company he founded, Discus Dental, Inc. opened the door to the mass acceptance of take-home teeth whitening and in-office whitening. His many charitable contributions through millions of dollars worth of donations of whitening kits to the Smiles for Life Campaign through Discus Dental is responsible for building the largest cause-related campaign in the dental industry. His influence has positively changed dentistry for both dentists and consumers alike.
Dr. Bill Dorfman is not just a famous cosmetic dentist, he is THE famous cosmetic dentist. Affectionately known as “America’s Dentist,” Dr. Bill is widely recognized world-wide as a leading dentist who is responsible for creating smiles for many of Hollywood's brightest stars. In fact, Dr. Dorfman has become a star in his own right as the featured dentist on the hit ABC series, "Extreme Makeover," where he performed amazing dental transformations on the show's participants as well as a recurring guest co-host on the Emmy Winning daytime talk show, “The Doctors.” In addition, Dr. Dorfman is a world-renowned lecturer & author of the best-selling cosmetic dentistry book, The Smile Guide & the New York Times bestseller Billion Dollar Smile.
The innovative & accomplished doctor is also renowned in his field as an energy-brimming inventor & brilliant entrepreneur who has brought award-winning innovations to the world of dentistry.
Dr. Bill Dorfman has been interviewed extensively for numerous television shows & magazines including ABC's Good Morning America, The View, Oprah, CNN's Larry King Live, NBC's The Today Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Dr. Phil, The Rachael Ray Show, Steve Harvey Show, FABLife, The Doctors, The Tyra Banks Show, Ricki Lake Show, Entertainment Tonight, MTV's The Osbournes & Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica, The Wayne Brady Show, The Sharon Osbourne Show, Living It Up! With Ali & Jack, EXTRA, Soap Talk, Access Hollywood & E! Entertainment Television.
As a 1980 graduate from UCLA, Dr. Bill was honored with the prestigious "UCLA Outstanding Senior Award." He then received his dental degree in 1983 from the University of the Pacific in San Francisco, where he was one of the youngest graduates ever to receive his doctorate degree. Upon graduation, he completed a two-year residency at a dental hospital in Lausanne, Switzerland. In 1985, Dr. Dorfman returned to the United States & established his private practice in aesthetic & general dentistry.
In 1989, at the age of 30, Dr. Bill formed the hugely successful company, Discus Dental, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer & distributor of tooth-whitening, oral hygiene & aesthetic dental products. Here he helped develop such ground-breaking professional take-home teeth whitening products as Nite White, Day White, & Breath Rx. His company also launched Zoom! & Brite Smile both revolutionary in-office whitening system which uses a safe, effective & gentle light-activated gel to whiten teeth by 8 to 10 shades in just over an hour. More recently, after 20 years of becoming a leader in teeth-whitening products, Dr. Bill sold Discus to widely recognized Philips Electronics – makers of Sonicare and has become a spokesperson for some of their newest innovations.
Dr. Bill is a member of the American Dental Association & he is one of only 100 Fellows in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, only two of which are in Los Angeles. In addition, he was the founder & program coordinator of P.A.C.-live, a continuing education program to teach practicing dentists state-of-the-art cosmetic dental skills on live patients, at the University of the Pacific Dental School. He has been honored by being recognized as the "Best Aesthetic Dentist in Los Angeles" by Los Angeles Magazine and, by the young age of 42, was awarded not one, but two lifetime achievement awards from the largest academies in dentistry & has since then been awarded a total of six lifetime achievement awards.
Throughout his accomplished career, Dr. Dorfman has been committed both to educating the public about the world of dentistry & to giving back to the community. In association with the Crown Council of Dentistry, Dr. Bill offered Discus Dental's assistance in donating all of the whitening materials for its annual four-month charity campaign, Smiles for Life. Each year, the Crown Council dentists donated their time & services to offer consumers tooth whitening at a lower rate. Then, 100% of the money earned was donated to country singer Garth Brooks' "Teammates for Kids Foundation," which in turn gives to children's charities across the U.S. Thus far, they have raised & donated more than $40 million to more than 115 children's charities, including St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital & the Children's Dental Center.
In addition, Dr. Bill is dedicated to aiding the many graduates of Los Angeles' Battered Women's Shelter, a downtown refuge that helps survivors of harrowing physical violence heal & rejoin the world. Since 1997, Dr. Bill has helped restore the smiles of abused wives, rape victims, former prostitutes, drug addicts & unfortunate women at no charge in order to assist them on their path to confidence. He has not only traveled to South Africa to help raise money & awareness for Tomorrow Trust – a non profit organization that helps orphan children affected by HIV & AIDS, but he also co-founded the non-profit LEAP Foundation at UCLA (www.leapfoundation.com).
LEAP is a summer motivational leadership program for students 15-25 designed to help obtain valuable life skills that they wouldn’t otherwise learn in a traditional classroom setting. Skills such as business etiquette, time management, making a first impression are all taught through seminars, celebrity and motivational speakers & mentors. Now in its 10th year, LEAP has inspired thousands of young students. It is noteworthy that over 60% of the students attending come from impoverished families and Dr. Bill has not only raised millions of dollars so students could attend but he has personally donated more than $1.5 million to LEAP scholarships.
His innovation, humanitarian & philanthropic endeavors have earned him 14 Life Time achievement awards. Dr. Bill was also included in the Guinness Book of World Records twice. Once for ‘Most Money Raised for a Charity Through Head Shaving by an Individual,’ after raising more than $120,000 for LEAP by shaving his head live on the Emmy Winning daytime talk show, “The Doctors.” The second record was for ‘The Most Expensive Grill’ for Katy Perry’s Dark Horse video. More recently he was inducted into the Royal Order of Constantine Knighthood, for his contribution to the advancement of dentistry and his philanthropic endeavors – making him the first dentist to receive the title and honor of Knight.
A multi-faceted individual, Dr. Bill is not only a leader in the world of dentistry and active in philanthropy, but he is also active in the world of fitness & beauty as a repeat judge for the Miss USA beauty pageant. His personal fitness regime includes a strict, healthy diet and outdoor activities that include water & snow skiing, biking, climbing, swimming & scuba diving. When Dr. Bill Dorfman is away from his busy dental office, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his three daughters. Additional information may be found at Dr. Bill Dorfman's official website: www.billdorfmandds.com
Dr. Guy Gross / Salina, KA www.newhorizonsdentalcare.com
Dr. Guy Gross has positivley impacted the delivery of dental services with his innovations in clinical care, practice management, training, and education of dentists and dental team members.
Dr. Gross grew up in Bennington, KS, and currently resides in Salina. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Kansas State, and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2002, graduating with honors, from the University of Missouri- Kansas City School of Dentistry. Since then, he has become both a Fellow and Master of the International Congress of Oral Implantology, a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, and a Lifetime Qualified Member of the Crown Council.
Dr. Gross founded the New Horizons group of dental practices with his wife, Dr. Kathryn Gross, who is also a dentist. His main focus is on Dental Implants and Reconstructive Dentistry, with an emphasis on Smile Design, Sedation Procedures, and Cosmetic Dentistry.
He has lectured both nationally and internationally on topics such as Dental Implants, Case Planning, Practice Management, Cosmetic Artistry, and 3D Imaging. He has been a faculty member of OsteoReady, teaching live patient surgical courses to doctors from all over the world, since 2014.
He and his wife enjoy serving on dental mission trips and humanitarian trips. Dr. Gross served as co-chairman of the Kansas Mission of Mercy, which raised over $1.2 million in free dentistry over the course of 2 and a half days. Their New Horizons practice has also been named in the Smiles for Life Hall of Fame, after raising over $100,000 for children’s charities through their whitening programs.
When he’s not serving patients, Dr. Gross can be found at home with his wife and 3 children. He volunteers for AMBUCs and Smiles for Life, coaches football, basketball, and baseball, and enjoys watching sports or just playing outdoors with his family and friends.
He says the dental profession has been an ideal fit for his interests and talents, because he can diagnose, solve problems, and deliver solutions for his patients. Dr. Guy Gross believes the best part of every day is when he gets to help patients restore their smiles and their health, by replacing and rebuilding teeth.
Dr. Brian Harris / Phoenix, AZ www.harrisdental.com
Dr. Brian Harris has dramatically expanded the availability of needed dentistry through his many innovations including virtual consults, allowing patients an initial “visit” to the dentist without having to travel to the office. This unique approach to after-hours care, makes dental care available to a huge segment of the population that finds dentistry inaccessible because of work schedules, and provides education in restorative, cosmetic, and cad-cam dentistry, that has impacted dentists around the world.
Dr. Harris attended Arizona State University, is a 2005 graduate of the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, and is a practicing dentist in Phoenix, Arizona.
As one of the nation's leading experts in adhesive dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and creating the “ultimate patient experience,” Dr. Harris is also the founder of DCEdental Online dental CE search engine (2005), co-founder of OnCallDental.com (2014), a nation-wide dental urgent care concept, and the creator of Smile Virtual Consult — www.smilevirtualconsult.com (2016), which allows doctors to attract and treat more cosmetic cases in their practice.
Dr. Harris is an international lecturer and has been a CEREC Trainer since 2009. He is a recognized Key Opinion Leader in Dentistry, having presented more than 200 times, in 5 different countries, to large and small audiences, including live patient presentations, group sessions, study clubs, state dental meetings, and in-office trainings.
In 2007, Dr. Harris was named Crown Council's Young Dentist of the Year. For nine consecutive years (2009–2018), he was named Phoenix Magazine's Top General and Cosmetic Dentist.
In 2014 and 2016, he was awarded Arizona Foothills Best Cosmetic Dentist in Scottsdale, AZ. He has been featured in USA Today, Newsweek, Compendium, Inc., Dental Product Shopper, dentaltown, and Inside Dentistry.
When not at the office, Dr. Harris enjoys running and biking, and spending time with his family. He wants to be remembered as a person who was positive and always looked for the good in others, and as someone who enjoyed life to the fullest.
Dr. Dennis Wells / Nashville, TN www.drdenniswells.com
Dr. Dennis J. Wells has revolutionized dentistry with his developments in restorative and cosmetic dentistry with minimal/ prepless veneers, as well as standards of excellence in the delivery of patient care and efforts to educate dentists around the world to do the same.
Dr. Wells is a graduate of Harding University and the University of Tennessee Dental School. He received his accreditation with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) in 1994, and has since served as an examiner for the AACD accreditation process.
Dr. Wells lectures internationally on cosmetic dentistry and practices in Nashville, Tennessee, where he has designed the smiles of many high-profile people such as musical celebrities, professional athletes, and beauty pageant contestants. Additionally, numerous dentists across the country have honored Dr. Wells by choosing him to deliver their own personal smile design treatment.
Dr. Wells is well known for his invention and development of DURAthin and Micro-thin veneers, which are no-prep, no-drill dental veneers that preserve more of the natural teeth. He is also the founder of the Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry, founding president of the Tennessee Chapter of the AACD, and an instructor for other dentists through seminars and hands-on programs for the "PAC- live" continuum and DURAthin Live.
Dr. Wells has been featured in numerous print and broadcast features on oral health and cosmetic dentistry, including an episode of The Learning Channel's A Personal Story that featured a smile makeover, and ABC's hit reality TV show, Extreme Makeover. In addition, he is active in many charitable efforts, including Smiles for Life, Give Back a Smile, the Dustin J. Wells Foundation, Smiles for Hope, and the Interfaith Dental Clinic.
For five consecutive years, Dr. Wells was selected as one of the Top Dentists in America.
In 2001, Dr. Wells received the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) award for Outstanding Contribution to the Art and Science of Cosmetic Dentistry, and in 2008, was awarded the AACD award for Outstanding Scientific Advancement in Cosmetic Dentistry for his development of DURAthin veneers. He has also received the Entrepreneur Award (2005),
Crown Council's Best Dentist to Work For (2008) award, and Nashville Top Dentist in Cosmetic Dentistry (2017) award.
Dr. Wells believes that every smile is as unique as the person who owns it, which his customized approach to cosmetic dentistry reflects.
Dr. Edward White / Elizabethtown, PA www.etowndental.com
Dr. Edward E. White has positively impacted the delivery of family and cosmetic dentistry by creating a model and a network of dental practices based on a solid set of core values, policies, and procedures, that ensure the delivery of clinical excellence in an environment of patient safety, comfort, and personal care, with an unrelenting dedication to continual improvement through team training and professional education.
Dr. White is originally from the Pittsburgh area. He is a first-generation college graduate. His dad was a mechanic, and his mom and grandparents were exceptionally caring people. They were ‘givers’ and early influencers of his approach to dentistry.
Dr. White's path in leading-edge dentistry began in high school, when he got to know a dentist, and realized that dentistry combines his two loves of working with his hands and caring for others. He attended West Virginia University, where he graduated cum laude, and then continued his education with a National Public Health Scholarship at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry. He still returns to his alma mater as a guest lecturer.
White Family Dental provides state of the art dental care in the disciplines of cosmetic, sedation, general, and pediatric dentistry, as well as dental implants, veneers, crowns, bridges and Invisalign.
Dr. White is genuinely interested in giving his patients the best care, and has built a loyal following of patients and staff by practicing the Golden Rule for more than thirty years in Elizabethtown, PA, and the surrounding communities. He is committed to a nurturing environment— from counseling a first-time patient to promoting charitable activities that help his community. Patients from well beyond central Pennsylvania travel to his offices for dental care.
Dr. White’s passion for life extends well beyond education for the advancement of his profession. He has been recognized nationally and locally for his leadership skills and his dedication to community service. He is a recipient of the Vincent O’Connor Service Award for community service in Elizabethtown. He’s a trustee at Elizabethtown College, a member of both the Elizabethtown Economic Development Board and the Elizabethtown Rotary International. In May 2009, Dr. White was awarded a Fellowship in the American College of Dentists for service to organized dentistry and to the Elizabethtown Community.
Dr. White has served as a delegate to the Pennsylvania Dental Association, President of the 5th District Dental Society, and as a board member of the Lancaster County Dental Society. He currently serves as the President of the Board of Governors of the West Virginia University Dental School, and was previously on the Harrisburg Area Community College Hygiene School board.
Dr. Saam Zarrabi / Fort Worth, TX www.rodeodentaltexas.com
Dr. Saam Zarrabi has revolutionized the delivery, awareness, and promotion of pediatric dentistry through the development of the Rodeo Dental brand, creating an unparalleled experience for children and their parents which makes needed dentistry affordable, comfortable, and an unforgettable experience.
Dr. Zarrabi graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Science in Economics in 2005, and from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in 2008. In 2008, he co-founded Rodeo Dental and Orthodontics (a multidisciplinary large group practice) and has been a leader of practice culture since its inception.
Dr. Zarrabi has guided the pediatric-friendly brand through significant expansion. Along with Rodeo Dental, he has engineered the successful launch of 18 dental practice locations, including two other brands - one specializing in root canals, and the other geared toward the urban experience for the modern family.
Involved with multiple professional dental organizations, including the CAMBRA Coalition, the Crown Council, and the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), Dr. Zarrabi remains current on technology, science, and methodology. His board seat assignments on the Pacific Dugoni Foundation Executive Committee and the Board of the National CAMBRA Coalition reflect his high-level strategic approach.
Dr. Zarrabi was named an Entrepreneur of Excellence Finalist in 2018 by Fort Worth INC., which is Fort Worth, Texas's leading business magazine. Because of the unique and positive company culture that permeates his dental practices, Dr. Zarrabi also received the Zappos Insights: Culture Revolutionary award.
For the past 4 consecutive years, Rodeo Dental has been named "Top Dentists" by Fort Worth Magazine, as well as "Best Dentists" by D Magazine. Rodeo was a "Best Companies to Work For" finalist in 2016 and 2017 (Fort Worth INC.) and received the "Living Your Mission Award" by Jonathan Sprinkles & Presentation Power. In addition to all the awards, Rodeo Dental has more than 20,000 five-star reviews on Google.
With a personal commitment to improving oral health and the lives of young leaders, Dr. Zarrabi's charitable concerns are evidenced through his work with The LEAP Foundation and Dentists Who Care. This commitment to assist those less fortunate is encouraged throughout his professional and personal relationships. When he is not building dental practices, Dr. Zarrabi enjoys the company of his wife and 3 young sons.