Dental services
10 dental practice owners
These ten current and former dental practice owners are dentists who have owned and run private dental practices in the United States. A reader can learn how dental practice owners run their practices from people who have held the role.
Professionals to explore
01—10Ken Liszewski
LinkedInExperience: Owner President · Bayview Dental Associates
Owner and President of Bayview Dental Associates since 1986, with DMD credentials in his headline. The profile describes it as a multi-location comprehensive dental practice on Florida's west coast with offices in St. Petersburg, Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice, serving patients for more than 30 years.
Lindsey Williams Shiver
LinkedInExperience: Dentist Owner · Dental Oasis of Clayton
Dentist Owner of Dental Oasis of Clayton in North Carolina since March 2011, and also a dentist at DentalWorks in an overlapping stretch (2008–2013). The profile says she earned a kinesiology degree in 2004 and her Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2008, both from Louisiana State University.
Matthew Smith
LinkedInExperience: Owner/Dentist · REVIVE Dentistry
Owner and Dentist of REVIVE Dentistry in Waukesha, Wisconsin; the source dates the practice under his name from 2009, and the profile cites 20 years in dentistry focused on cosmetic dentistry and implants. He served on the Marquette University School of Dentistry alumni board (2013–2024).
Perry J Stamatiades
LinkedInExperience: Dentist Owner · Zoe Dental
Dentist Owner of Zoe Dental in Asheville, North Carolina since 2005; the profile calls him its founder and CEO and describes a comprehensive practice focused on function, longevity, cosmetics and comfort. It says the practice has served more than 5,000 patients from across western North Carolina.
Rachelle Hardy
LinkedInExperience: Owner · River Pointe Dental
Owner of River Pointe Dental since 2001; the profile headline names her owner and founder of Rachelle D. Hardy, DDS, PC and River Pointe Dental of Huntley LLC. The source describes River Pointe Dental as a privately held, two-location dental practice, and she is based in Barrington Hills, Illinois.
Shay McGowan
LinkedInExperience: Owner · Grand Island Dental Center
Owner of Grand Island Dental Center in Nebraska since July 1994, where he has also practiced as a self-employed general dentist for the same three decades. The profile says he provides comprehensive dental care with a focus on patient comfort, and it lists DDS credentials with his name.
Simone Ellis
LinkedInExperience: Practice Owner Dentist · Smile Design Studios Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
Former Practice Owner Dentist of Smile Design Studios Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Missouri City, Texas (2009–2024); the profile says she built the practice from the ground up. Since 2024 she has run The Ambitious Doctor, which works with dental practice owners.
Stephanie Miner
LinkedInExperience: Dental Practice Owner · West Lakes Dentistry
Dental Practice Owner of West Lakes Dentistry in Minnesota since 2011, where she also practiced as a dentist (2011–2026), and Private Practice Owner at Foundations PSA since 2023. The profile describes her as a dentist and multi-practice owner focused on practice growth, technology and AI integration.
Stephanie Sweeney
LinkedInExperience: Owner Dentist · Savannah Dental
Owner Dentist of Savannah Dental in Georgia since 2016; the profile says the practice offers comprehensive dental treatment and facial esthetics. Before that she was a dentist at Atlantic Dentistry (2011–2015) and an associate dentist at Southern Dental Center (2009–2011).
Vivek Kashyap
LinkedInExperience: Owner Dentist · Matthews Family Dentistry
Owner Dentist of Matthews Family Dentistry in the Charlotte area since 2006 and former owner of VK Dental Care (2004–2006). The profile says he has owned and operated a large dental practice for more than 16 years, and he founded the dental community Centralgroove in 2018.
Choose the right perspective
Match the practice model to your question, since a solo general dentist runs a different business than a multi-location owner. Consider how long they have owned the practice, since a newer owner and a 30-year owner see staffing, technology and buying decisions differently.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How does a dental practice owner decide when to buy new equipment or software?
- 02What did you learn about hiring and keeping hygienists and front-office staff?
- 03How do you decide between staying independent and selling to or partnering with a group?
Reaching dental practice owners
How can I contact one of these dental practice owners?
Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 10 companies, including Bayview Dental Associates, Dental Oasis of Clayton and REVIVE Dentistry, based on profile data retrieved on October 9, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach dental practice owners?
You choose the offer, starting at $5 per person. It includes Instant Expert's 20% fee, so an offer that pays the person $100 costs you $125. You're charged only when the person books the call or sends the answer.
What if they don't reply?
You pay nothing. Instant Expert sends follow-up reminders, and if the person hasn't booked or answered within 7 days, the request expires and any hold on your card is released. You can invite several of the 10 people on this list at once and cap your total spend, so you pay only for the ones who accept.
Can an AI agent ask one of these dental practice owners a question?
Yes. An agent with a USDC wallet on Base can ask one question without an Instant Expert account. It names the person, for example by the LinkedIn URL on this page, and pays per ask over x402 (HTTP 402). The person answers in writing or by voice note, and if nobody answers within 7 days, the payment goes back to the wallet automatically. x402 docs
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