Ladd Dental Group

 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 a...

 Every organization has a “why.” For us at LADD Dental Group , our why has never simply been about dentistry . It is about people. It is about taking care of patients, supporting our doctors and team members, strengthening the communities we serve, and building an organization that our family—and the families we serve—can be proud of. LADD was founded in 1978 by Dr. John Ladd with a simple philosophy: put the patient first, and the money will follow. More than four decades later, that philosophy continues to guide the way we lead. Our Why Starts With Family LADD Dental Group is a family-run organization, and we believe that matters. Our goal isn't simply to build a large dental organization. We want to build a great dental organization —one where people know they matter. That means creating an environment where our doctors can practice great dentistry , our team members can grow in their careers, and our patients feel genuinely cared for. When we say “family serving families,” ...

 At LADD Dental Group , we have always believed that dentistry is about much more than teeth. It is about people. It is about families. It is about relationships, trust, mentorship and making sure every patient who walks through our doors feels cared for. As a family-run dental organization, we have worked hard to build an environment where our doctors and clinical teams can grow while keeping the patient at the center of everything we do. That is why we are so grateful and excited to welcome Dr. Greg Velligan as our new Chief Clinical Officer . Dr. Velligan officially joins the LADD family on September 21, 2026, bringing 36 years of experience across clinical dentistry , dental education and multi-site dental operations . His experience gives LADD another opportunity to strengthen something we have always considered incredibly important: supporting our providers and clinical teams. What Does a Chief Clinical Officer Do? In a dental organization, the Chief Clinical Officer serves...

 At LADD Dental Group , we have always believed that great dentistry starts with great people, strong relationships, and a commitment to putting patients first. That is why we are so excited to welcome Dr. Greg Velligan as our new Chief Clinical Officer. Dr. Velligan officially joins the LADD family on September 21, bringing with him 36 years of experience in dentistry , including clinical practice, dental education, multi-site operations, practice ownership, and clinical leadership. But what excites us most isn't simply his impressive résumé. It is what his experience and passion can mean for our patients, our dentists, and our entire clinical team. An Advocate for Our Dental Providers We believe our dentists should have a strong voice in the clinical direction of LADD Dental Group. Dr. Velligan understands what it is like to sit in the operatories, care for patients, lead a practice, mentor other providers, and navigate the challenges that come with modern dentistry . His exp...

At LADD Dental Group , we believe the strength of our organization has always come down to one thing: our people . That is why we are incredibly grateful and excited to announce that Dr. Greg Velligan will be joining the LADD Dental Group family as our new Chief Clinical Officer on September 21, 2026! Dr. Velligan brings with him an incredible 36 years of experience in dentistry , with a career that spans clinical practice, dental education, multi-site dental operations, and clinical leadership. He has owned and operated a dental practice , served as a Chief Clinical Officer for a DSO with more than 15 locations, worked in dental education, and most recently served as an Adjunct Clinical Instructor at Indiana University School of Dentistry while also serving as an Enterprise Dental Director for CareSource. But while his experience and accomplishments are impressive, what excites us most is what Dr. Velligan brings to LADD: a passion for people, mentorship, clinical excellence, and h...

We are incredibly grateful to welcome Dr. Greg Velligan to the LADD Dental Group family as our new Chief Clinical Officer! Dr. Velligan brings an impressive 36 years of experience in the dental profession , with a career that includes clinical practice, practice ownership, dental education, multi-site dental operations, and clinical leadership. We couldn't be more excited to have someone with his experience, passion, and perspective joining our team. What excites us most about Dr. Velligan joining LADD is his commitment to supporting and mentoring dentists and clinical teams . We believe that great dentistry starts with great people. Our doctors and clinical team members are the heart of everything we do, and having strong clinical leadership is incredibly important as we continue to grow. Dr. Velligan will help provide our providers with another valuable resource, advocate for our clinical teams, and help us continue to elevate the standard of care we provide to our patients. ...