A sister company ofMedEx Healthcare Partners
Recruiting & Sell-Side Advisory

The Right People for Your Practice

Permanent placements for associates, specialists, hygienists, and front & back office professionals. Plus expert sell-side advisory when it's time to exit.

Associates & Specialists
Hygienists & Office Support
Sell-Side Transitions

A sister company of MedEx Healthcare Partners

100+
Permanent Placements
50+
Practice Transitions
$74M+
Revenue Impact
Leadership

Meet the Team Behind Dentex Strategies

A leadership bench built from PE-backed DSOs, venture capital, and deep dental industry expertise — focused on one thing: results for your practice.

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Chris

Managing Partner — M&A

Chris serves as a Managing Partner at Dentex Strategies, bringing extensive expertise in mergers and acquisitions across both domestic and overseas markets. His background includes leadership roles as a Director for a PE-backed DSO and work with a venture capital firm specializing in oral healthcare technology. In 2022, he founded a consulting firm focused on helping dentists establish and scale Group and DSO models through comprehensive M&A advisory, staffing, and recruiting services. Throughout his career, Chris has led initiatives that contributed to organizations achieving a combined $74 million in revenue and $19.3 million in EBITDA. At Dentex, he oversees all company-wide M&A efforts, leveraging strategic insight and relationships to expand opportunities across U.S. and international dental markets.

Corey

Managing Partner — Recruiting & Finance

Corey serves as a Managing Partner at Dentex Strategies, leading the firm's recruiting division, associate agreement negotiations, and financial operations. With a strong background in business and dental finance, he has developed comprehensive expertise in the operational and financial drivers that support successful dental practices, DSOs, and group models. He oversees Dentex's national recruiting team, guiding the placement of associate dentists and key clinical and administrative staff with a hands-on approach that ensures clients are matched with high-quality candidates aligned to their culture, clinical philosophy, and long-term goals. His expertise in compensation modeling, contract structure, and dental employment standards enables him to negotiate agreements that support retention, compliance, and practice stability while providing strategic financial guidance on valuations, pro formas, budgeting, and planning for hiring, growth, and transitions.

Christina

VP of Recruiting & Marketing

As the VP of Recruiting & Marketing for Dentex Strategies, Christina plays a pivotal role in driving the firm's growth, market presence, and client engagement. With over a decade of experience in Business Development and Client Services, she brings a deep understanding of the dental industry and a strategic approach to supporting practice and DSO success. In addition to overseeing sales and marketing initiatives, Christina leads Dentex's national recruiting efforts and manages the recruiting specialists within the department. Her leadership ensures that Dentex consistently sources and places high-quality associate dentists, hygienists, and key administrative team members who fit the clinical, cultural, and operational needs of each client. Christina is committed to delivering comprehensive, client-centered solutions that help dental practices improve operational efficiency, strengthen their teams, and achieve long-term success.

Katherine

Sales & Real Estate Lead

Katherine leads our Sales and Real Estate department, playing a key role in driving growth and expanding the services we offer to dental practices. With extensive experience in sales, real estate leasing, and DENOVO development, she excels at identifying strategic opportunities for both new and established practices — whether securing the right location, negotiating favorable lease terms, or supporting long-term expansion goals. Her strong negotiation skills and deep market insight enable her to advocate effectively for clients and build durable partnerships while delivering comprehensive, practical solutions that strengthen operational efficiency and support sustainable growth.

Sean

Director of Recruiting

As the Director of Recruiting for Dentex Strategies, Sean oversees all talent acquisition initiatives for dental practices across the country. With a strong background in recruitment and workforce development, he brings a strategic approach to identifying, attracting, and placing high-performing dental professionals. His expertise spans full-cycle recruiting, candidate evaluation, and building sustainable hiring processes that align with each practice's long-term goals. Working closely with practice owners, clinicians, and management teams, he ensures a thorough understanding of their operational structure and culture, matching practices with highly qualified candidates who meet technical standards and complement their vision and values.

Justin

Senior Recruiter

Justin is a dedicated and results-oriented Lead Recruiter at Dentex Strategies, specializing in dental staffing and professional placement. With meaningful firsthand experience from his time as a pediatric DSO office manager before transitioning into a successful career in sales, he brings a unique blend of clinical operations knowledge, team leadership, and business development expertise. This background enables him to understand the needs of both practices and candidates at a deeper level, building strong relationships and assessing talent to connect high-quality dental professionals with roles that align with their skills and career goals while supporting long-term success for both parties.

Who We Work With

Built for Every Kind of Dental Organization

Whether you're a single owner-operator or a multi-state organization, our recruiting and transition playbooks are tailored to your structure and goals.

Single Practices

Solo and small owner-operator practices hiring their next associate, hygienist, or key team member.

Group Practices

Multi-doctor and emerging group practices scaling teams and standardizing operations.

DSOs (PE-Backed)

Private equity-backed dental support organizations executing aggressive growth strategies.

FQHCs

Federally Qualified Health Centers serving communities with mission-driven dental programs.

Dental team meeting and collaboration
95%
Placement Retention
How We Work

A Proven Process That Gets Results

We've spent 15+ years building the most reliable permanent placement process in dentistry — and a transition advisory practice that consistently closes above market value.

01

Discovery & Role Definition

We learn your practice culture, patient demographics, technical needs, and the kind of person who will thrive on your team long-term.

02

Curated Candidate Search

We tap our vetted network of associates, specialists, hygienists, and support talent — pre-qualified, reference-checked, and ready to interview.

03

Interview & Selection Support

We facilitate interviews, coordinate schedules, and help you evaluate candidates against your practice's specific criteria.

04

Onboarding & Follow-Through

From contract negotiation to 90-day check-ins, we stay involved until your new hire is fully integrated and thriving.

Real Results

Numbers That Speak for Themselves

Years of focused work in dental recruiting and M&A — and the track record to show for it.

100+
Permanent placements made

Associates, specialists, hygienists, and office professionals placed into practices where they build careers.

95%
Placement retention rate

Our placements stay — because we focus on culture fit, not just credentials. Most candidates are still thriving 12+ months in.

$93M+
Combined client impact

Practice owners who chose our sell-side advisory have closed successful exits — often above initial valuation.

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