In addition to his dental expertise, Dr. Sanger is also a successful entrepreneur who founded The Sanger Group—a company that develops practice management seminars for national study groups and dental consulting companies. He is both a "wet fingered, in the trenches dentist" as well as a "leader in innovative practice solutions."

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Dr. Roger Sanger is a highly accomplished pediatric dentist who has dedicated his life to helping children. After a successful academic career, he founded his own private practice, which soon became one of the largest regional pediatric dental groups in California. The group was a leader in establishing two children's dental surgicenters, and Dr. Sanger also co-founded a non-profit 501(C)3 foundation with private grant support for affiliated school-based mobile dental clinics. He is an expert in pediatric oral sedation and has treated over 15,000 cases. When Dr. Sanger sold his practice internally in 2011, this group was billing over $34 million annually through provider participation in Commercial Indemnity/PPO Plans, Medicaid, CHIP, Headstart, and Migrant Headstart. Dr. Sanger trademarked the terms "Pedonomics" and "Pedometrics," which conceptualize the financial impact of pediatric dentistry on overall practice profitability.

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A shining star in the dental industry, Dr. Sanger, lovingly referred to as Roger by his Execudent Talent Members, is the go-to expert for ambitious professionals looking to take their practices to the next level! His approachable and endearing attitude, coupled with his extensive experience as an entrepreneur and coach, makes him a veritable fountain of knowledge for colleagues. Roger has a wealth of wisdom from years of running a successful dental practice and loves nothing more than helping others achieve similar success. He offers invaluable guidance to those seeking growth in their endeavors and can provide insights to help any dental professional reach their highest potential.

Through his expert coaching, Roger assists in every aspect of dental practice expertise, as well as non-clinical opportunities for dental professionals. You can spot him with a beaming smile at numerous professional events, always ready to share his valuable insights with anyone willing to learn.

Joel cultivated the idea for Execudent for over 20 years, drawing from his experiences as a visionary entrepreneur, industry-shaping connector, and thought leader. Following Execudent's May '23 launch, Joel is spearheading content creation via Execudent's in-house multimedia thought leadership platform, with emphasis on topics such as the future of dentistry, real applications of AI in the dental profession and beyond, and whole-person wellness. When not filming in Execudent Studios or contributing his expertise to Execudent's Services operations, he enjoys lifelong learning, practicing bass guitar, and spending quality time with Walden Berg, the Dog of Brand.

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Joel has been a driving force in dental education, dental research, and clinical affairs for over two decades. As Chief Dental Officer for Willo, Inc., Joel is responsible for clinical affairs, clinical research, and related activities. In previous roles, he has overseen internal and external trials, managed regulatory affairs, and advised on clinical matters. He has held executive positions at some of the world's leading oral healthcare companies, including Philips Oral Healthcare Corporation, ESPE Dental AG, and ESPE America, Inc. Joel is highly regarded within the industry and has played a critical role in developing new dental technologies. A board-certified pediatric dentist, Joel has a long history of service to the dental community. He was President of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) from 2012 to 2013 and President of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry from 2018 to 2019. Joel is also the former Dean at the University of Washington School of Dentistry where he served as Chair of the Board of Health Sciences Deans and was principal in the creation of a 26-chair, state-of-the-art facility that provides comprehensive oral health services to children. He's also the host of two highly successful AAPD-launched podcast series.

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Joel cultivated the idea for Execudent for over 20 years, drawing from his experiences as a visionary entrepreneur, industry-shaping connector, and thought leader. Through his commitment to personal growth and holistic wellness, Joel bridges gaps in the dental industry and helps people find the right place to be real. His indefatigable facility for helping others reach their fullest potential shines through everything he does. His passion for process combines with an empathy-driven raison d’être, making him a truly unique force for good in dentistry and beyond.

Nicole is a self-taught renaissance woman with a wealth of talents and abilities. She has a penchant for creativity that is matched only by her passion for innovation and technology. With her inquisitive mind, unflagging enthusiasm, and natural business acumen, she enjoys the freedom to move between various roles, such as intellectual, cultural visionary, and cross-functional entrepreneur. Artistic expression comes naturally to Nicole, but her strongest gifting is in performance, music making, and video productions.

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Nicole Hopkins is Co-Founder and Chief Creations Officer of Execudent, Inc. She has a unique blend of skills and experience that allows her to be a "Do-It-All" when it comes to creative problem solving and innovation. Nicole earned her A.B. in German from Princeton University, with a Concentration in Media & Aesthetic Theory, and her J.D. from Northwestern Law—but what she's really proud of is having found a career that allows her to use her creative, pragmatic, and interpersonal skills to the fullest.

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In addition to being a self-taught creative technologist and multi-disciplinary creative director and designer, Nicole enjoys employing her PR/Communications expertise to elevate brand quality and create meaning in everyday life. Drawing on versatile business operations experience, she is particularly gifted in thinking outside the box and finding low-overhead, turnkey solutions to “impossible” problems. Nicole is excited by the opportunity to use her talents in a leadership role where she can learn from doing and be empowered professionally and personally.

As Chief Creations Officer, Nicole's role is at the intersection of creativity, communications, and technology, driving the company forward through innovative product and program initiatives employing artificial intelligence and lean automation-driven solutions.

Michael Grant is one of the most versatile and connected individuals in the Dental Industry. His decades of relationship building and unparalleled connection to leaders at the forefront of dentistry and oral health make him an indispensable member of the Execudent Board of Directors and the ideal fit as our Industry & Client Liaison.

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Michael Grant is a global pioneer in the dental industry and a true international entrepreneur, with a professional career spanning from America to Australia and Asia. After being sponsored by Siemens to pursue German studies, he got involved in Seoul's first American-owned Guttapercha and Paper Point manufacturer. This experience opened many doors, including his time spent with a German dental materials manufacturer in Seefeld, Bavaria where he was part of the export team. After that, Michael was sent to Sydney Australia as sales and marketing manager for Australia, New Zealand and Asia before moving on to serve as president of a newly formed joint venture between Espe/Premier in the USA. Eventually, Espe sold to 3M and Michael started Pagoda International—an independent international dental consultancy. Most recently, Michael has exemplified Execudent’s values as a lifelong learner and cross-functional entrepreneur, leveraging purpose and experience into starting a Certified Organic Farm in Thailand. Green Me Organic Farm offers farm tours, providing hands-on educational opportunities for agriculture students, and also functions as a Thai FDA-Approved food processing plant, cafe, and restaurant. Michael acts as farm stay host, financier, and Board Member.

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Michael’s role at Execudent is part of what makes our organization truly unique: his connections to the Dental Industry range from major dental products manufacturers and distributors to cutting-edge innovators bringing first-in-class products to the international market. His versatility as a facilitator of strategic partnerships and international go-to-market opportunities is unsurpassed in the dental and oral health industry and beyond.