Dental Associates

Dental Associates
205 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee
www.dentalassociates.com
Year founded: 1973
Product or service offered: Dental Associates provides complete family dental services and is Wisconsin’s largest family-owned group dental practice, with 12 dental centers throughout the state.
Leadership team: Thomas Manos, D.D.S., M.S, owner and president; Anthony Vastardis, CEO
Projected 2015 revenue: $150 million
Target clientele: Working families in the state of Wisconsin who seek high quality dental care at affordable prices
Business organization memberships: MMAC, South Suburban Chamber of Commerce, Wauwatosa Chamber of Commerce, The Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce, WCBA, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, East Town Association, RAMAC, KABA, Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce, Association of Dental Support Organizations, American Dental Association, Wisconsin Dental Association, BBB, Society for Human Resources Management, Wisconsin Association of Health Underwriters, various chambers and organizations in northeast Wisconsin.
What has fueled your company’s growth?
“First and foremost, our company’s growth is fueled by our commitment to provide value to our patients. Due to that commitment, we have been recognized by companies and organizations for providing high-value dental services at affordable prices.”
What is the biggest obstacle to your company’s growth?
“Dental benefits are the primary driver of dental care. When company dental benefits are scaled back or eliminated, it prevents people from getting the quality oral health care they deserve.”
Do you plan to make any changes to your company?
 “Within the next 12 months, we expect to open a new clinic in Waukesha and on the west side of Green Bay. We continue to explore other opportunities for the expansion of our footprint.”
Who are the business people you admire?
 “Gerald Frye, president of The Benefits Service Group Inc. He is an early identifier in the health care benefits arena and an innovator in addressing changes in the market.Dr. John Toussaint, CEO at ThedaCare Center for Healthcare Value. We admire him for the leadership role he took in adopting lean practices in health care.”
What is the outlook for your industry?
“We are anticipating a continued strength in the economy that will result in more Americans being actively engaged in the workforce, with benefits that will allow them to receive dental care.With these improved business conditions, we will continue to improve our existing dental centers and add dental centers to expand our footprint to help more people receive affordable, high-quality dental care.”
What is your company’s most important growth strategy?
“The implementation of lean practices has led to a continued focus on the patient as the most important constituent in our practice and pursuit of quality initiatives that increase the value of dental services provided to the patient.”