Positive Impact Dental, a dental support organization (DSO) founded by trusted dentists and committed to providing operational excellence and superior patient care to dental practices, has recently hired Christopher Blann as Chief Operating Officer and Ed Dallwein as Chief Financial Officer to deliver on its commitment to providing operational excellence and superior patient care to dental practices.
This strategic addition marks a major milestone in the DSO’s seven-year journey and is designed to expand resources and facilitate growth beyond the company’s current 24 dental practices in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri.
Positive Impact Dental is committed to helping new and existing dental practices successfully navigate industry challenges by prioritizing quality patient care and is the partner of choice for dentists seeking sustainable growth and solid business management. The company provides mentorship, career development opportunities, and dental practice transformation support to ensure clinicians and patients remain the focus in the evolving dental industry.
Blann and Dallwein join the management team led by founders Dr. Loren Israelsen and Bradley Nelson, demonstrating the company’s commitment to expanding practice size and support services while staying true to its core mission of putting people first.
“Christopher and Ed have a proven track record of success in healthcare, have successfully scaled the business, aligned with our growth strategy, and most importantly, put people first,” said Dr. Loren Israelsen, founder of Positive Impact Dental.
As we continue to expand, their expertise will play a key role in ensuring our dentists receive best-in-class support and resources.”
Bran has 32 years of experience in healthcare operations, having successfully led the growth of companies such as national eyewear retailer Eyemart Express, which he helped expand to over 200 locations, and healthcare provider startup Men’s Best Primary Care. His leadership will help optimize the dental practice’s operational framework and enhance the patient experience.
“I look forward to building on the foundation established by Dr. Israelson and Brad while maintaining the magic created by Positive Impact Dental team members and individual dental practices,” Brann said.
Dallwein joins Positive Impact Dental with 22 years of financial leadership experience, primarily in the dental industry. Previously, he served as CFO for Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry, a private equity-backed DSO, where he was responsible for financial strategy and growth initiatives.
His expertise in financial planning, capital management, and scaling high-growth organizations will be key to driving Positive Impact Dental’s sustainable expansion and long-term success.
“Helping others is at the heart of the dental profession,” said Dallwein. “Enhancing resources, transforming processes, and helping the Positive Impact Dental leadership team make decisions that benefit patients and dentists will pay dividends.”
With the addition of these leaders, Positive Impact Dental is poised to accelerate its growth initiatives, provide stronger support for dental practices, and continue its mission to help dentists thrive in an evolving industry.
“Christopher and Ed have a deep understanding of the strategies required for a rapidly growing organization like ours,” said Dr. Israelson. “Their expertise will be invaluable in strengthening our financial foundation and unlocking new opportunities for our partner clinics.”
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