Leading Executives in Dental Laboratories
Stephenie Goddard
Chief Executive Officer, Glidewell Dental
CEO credited with expanding Glidewell’s digital dentistry, education programs, and operations at the world’s largest dental laboratory (founded 1970; >4,000 employees).
Jim Glidewell, CDT
Founder; President & Chair, Glidewell Dental
Founder who built Glidewell into a vertically integrated lab-and-materials leader; remains president and chair guiding strategy and R&D.
Kevin Mosher
Chief Executive Officer, National Dentex Labs (NDX)
Veteran dental industry operator appointed CEO in November 2024 after board service and leadership at ClearChoice and Nobel Biocare.
Mark Adams, DDS
President, National Dentex Labs (NDX)
Prosthodontist and former ClearChoice chief clinical officer named NDX president on March 24, 2025 to integrate offerings across the network.
Chris Morris
Chief Executive Officer, MicroDental Laboratories (Modern Dental Group)
Leads one of North America’s best‑known premium lab networks, focusing on quality and digital workflows.
Dr. Ronald Yik Long Chan
Chief Executive Officer, Modern Dental Group (HKEX:3600)
Appointed CEO effective January 1, 2025; oversees one of the world’s largest multi‑brand lab platforms across Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America.
John Krier
Chief Executive Officer, Leixir Dental Laboratory Group
Brought in to scale Leixir’s US network and DSO partnerships; CEO since January 2, 2024.
Charbel Louis Karam
President & Chief Executive Officer, Spectrum Killian Dental Lab Alliance
Operator of a fast‑growing Southern California esthetics‑focused lab alliance; leads integration of marquee brands including da Vinci Dental Studios.
Daniele Bonafiglia Wirth
President & Chief Executive Officer, BonaDent Dental Laboratories
Fourth‑generation leader modernizing BonaDent’s multi‑site US operations and education‑driven culture; serves as President & CEO.
Chris Barnes
Chief Executive Officer & President, Arrowhead Dental Laboratory
Guides one of the US’s best‑known full‑mouth reconstruction labs and the Dr. Dick Barnes Group education platform.
Tim Thompson
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, AvaDent (Global Dental Science)
Digital dentures trailblazer; founder/CEO who holds 80+ related patents and expanded global production in AZ and NL.
Jason J. Kim, CDT
Founder & President, Jason J. Kim Dental Aesthetics
World‑renowned master ceramist; founder of JJKDA and Oral Design NY, educator and author shaping high‑end esthetics.
John Ende
President & Chief Executive Officer, Great Lakes Dental Technologies
Leads one of North America’s largest orthodontic labs; has driven quality system upgrades and teledentistry partnerships since 2022.
Don Albensi, CDT
Owner & General Manager (NDX Albensi), NDX Albensi (National Dentex)
Longtime owner/operator of Albensi Laboratories; continues to helm the Pittsburgh‑area center within NDX’s network.
Saro Hatzakortzian
Chief Executive Officer, Alien Milling Technologies
Co‑founder/CEO who popularized accessible, online, full‑service milling for labs and clinics; frequent industry voice on digital growth.
Mark Maier
Chief Executive Officer, The Aurum Group (Canada/USA)
Second‑generation leader and CEO steering one of North America’s largest lab groups and Core3dcentres’ digital network.
Mike Girard, RDT
President, The Aurum Group / Rodo Digital Prosthetics (JV)
Aurum president and president of Rodo Digital Prosthetics—building a next‑gen digital lab venture with RODO Medical.
Joseph (Joe) Young
President, National Association of Dental Laboratories; Owner, Young Dental Laboratory, NADL / Young Dental Laboratory
2025 NADL President and owner‑operator of Young Dental Laboratory (Philadelphia); advocate for technician education and standards.
Bennett Napier, MS, CAE
Executive Director, National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL)
Long‑serving executive director and policy voice for US dental labs on regulation, education and workforce.
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