Officially Welcome Dr. Greg Velligan | Chief Clinical Officer

Today is an exciting day for the entire LADD Dental Group family as Dr. Greg Velligan officially begins his journey with our organization as our Chief Clinical Officer.

We have been looking forward to this day for quite some time, and we couldn’t be more excited about what lies ahead.

Dr. Velligan brings 36 years of experience in dentistry, including clinical practice, dental education, multi-site dental operations, practice ownership, and clinical leadership. His experience has given him a unique perspective on what it takes to support both excellent patient care and the dental professionals who provide it.

But what excites us most isn't simply his impressive résumé.

It is who Dr. Velligan is and what he brings to the table as a leader, mentor, and dentist.

Hitting the Ground Running

From the very beginning, Dr. Velligan has understood something that is incredibly important to us at LADD:

Our organization is built around people.

Our patients.
Our doctors.
Our hygienists.
Our assistants.
Our treatment coordinators.
Our practice managers.
Our entire LADD Dental family.

The role of Chief Clinical Officer isn't simply about clinical protocols or procedures. It is about creating an environment where our providers feel supported, heard, challenged, and encouraged to continue growing.

That's why we are so excited to have Dr. Velligan hitting the ground running.

He will be spending time with our clinical teams, getting to know our providers, listening to their experiences, understanding their challenges, and learning what makes each of our offices unique.

At the same time, he will be sharing the tremendous amount of knowledge he has accumulated throughout his career.

Mentorship Matters

One of the things we value most about having an experienced clinician in a leadership role is the opportunity for mentorship.

Dentistry can be an incredibly rewarding profession, but it can also be challenging. Having someone who has spent decades in the profession—and has experienced many of the same challenges our providers face—can make a tremendous difference.

We want our doctors to know that they don't have to navigate their careers alone.

Whether it is discussing a complex clinical situation, talking through treatment planning, developing leadership skills, improving clinical systems, or simply having someone to call when they need another perspective, we want Dr. Velligan to be a resource for our entire clinical team.

Better Providers. Better Patient Experiences.

Ultimately, everything we do at LADD comes back to our patients.

When we invest in our providers, we are investing in the people who care for our patients every single day.

When our doctors feel supported, they can focus more of their energy on delivering exceptional care. When our clinical teams have opportunities to learn and grow, our patients benefit. And when we create an environment centered around collaboration and mentorship, everyone becomes better.

That is the opportunity we see with Dr. Velligan.

His leadership will help us continue building a clinical culture where excellence, compassion, education, and patient-centered care go hand in hand.

A New Chapter for LADD

LADD Dental Group has always believed in the idea of family serving families.

As we continue to grow, we want to make sure that growth never comes at the expense of the relationships and culture that have made LADD special since 1978.

Adding Dr. Velligan to our leadership team is an important step in that journey.

We are grateful that he has chosen to become part of our family, and we are excited to see the impact he will have on our doctors, our teams, and ultimately the families we are privileged to serve.

Welcome to LADD, Dr. Greg Velligan!

We are excited to have you here, excited about what we can accomplish together, and most importantly, excited about the positive impact you will have on the people who make LADD Dental Group what it is.

Let's get to work!

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