Image Specialty Partners (“ISP”), a leading dental specialty support organization, today announced strategic leadership changes to support the company’s next phase of growth.
Founder and current CEO Dr. Yan Kalika will transition to the role of Executive Chairman. Joel Idelson, an experienced healthcare and media executive, has been named CEO.
Dr. Kalika founded Image Specialty Partners with the goal of building a world-class platform supporting orthodontic and dental specialty practices through clinical excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
Under his leadership, ISP has grown into one of the leading specialty dental platforms on the West Coast, currently serving more than 40 practices in California and Oregon. In his new role as Executive Chairman, Dr. Kalika will continue to be actively involved in ISP’s strategic direction and clinical philosophy while focusing on culture, innovation, provider engagement, and mergers and acquisitions.
He will also continue to provide clinical care at Image Orthodontics’ Presidio Heights clinic in San Francisco. His continued involvement reflects his deep commitment to achieving ISP’s long-term vision.
“It has been the honor of a lifetime to start Image Specialty Partners,” said Dr. Kalika. “We have built a truly extraordinary business with our partner physicians and team members. I am very pleased to welcome Joel as our new CEO.
His leadership experience in business development and passion for team building will be invaluable as we continue to grow. I look forward to supporting Joel and the Image team in his new role.”
Joel Idelson has over two decades of experience driving operational excellence and growth in healthcare and media organizations.
Most recently, he served as CEO of Advanced Dental Brands, a multi-state dental support organization, where he led the company through rapid expansion and consolidation, sustained double-digit revenue growth, and a successful M&A exit.
Prior to that, he founded and scaled innovative dental brand Flossed (acquired by Advanced Dental Brands) and led multiple creative and operational teams across content, marketing, and brand experience.
“I am honored to join Image Specialty Partners at such a dynamic time in its history,” said Joel Idelson.
Dr. Kalika has created an exceptional platform rooted in clinical excellence and entrepreneurial spirit. I am excited to work with our talented partners and team members to build on this foundation, support best-in-class patient care, and continue to expand ISP’s impact.”
This leadership transition reflects ISP’s commitment to investing in growth while staying true to its clinical and cultural roots.
The company remains committed to empowering physicians and improving patient outcomes by supporting its practices with best-in-class resources, operational support, and collaborative networks.
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