Company Culture with Core Values

About us

Dental Services Company

We are a dental services company focused on leveling the playing field for independent dental practices

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Negotiate, Advocate & Support

We level the playing field and ensure our members receive benefits typically reserved for corporate dentistry.

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Passionate about communities and small business

We care about our members and want to ensure they are able to maintain clinical authority. Our practices are passionate about their communities just as we are.

Meet Our Team

Doug Stegman

Vice President of Lab Services
30 years of healthcare experience and owned a commercial lab for 15+ years. He enjoys international travel, UFC, English Premier League, and outdoor activities including hiking and mountaineering

Chris Stark

Vice President of Network Services
A healthcare leader for over 20 years. He enjoys camping, mountain biking, playing football, soccer, and basketball, and watching Friday night high school football games with his wife and 4 children.
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Sarah Patterson

Director of Marketing
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest with a BA from Portland State University. Married with a son and daughter. Enjoys teaching Jazzercise, being outside and spending time with family.
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Kristin Nistler

Director of Alliance Partner Business Development
Born & raised in the Pacific Northwest. Graduated from Western Washington University. 10+ years healthcare experience. Enjoys traveling, outdoor activities, teaching Jazzercise and spending time with family.

Megan Iffland

Manager, Member Engagement & Program Management
From Vancouver, WA with 25+ years in Healthcare & Operations. Married with a grown daughter. A Seahawks fan who enjoys time with family and reading on a sunny beach.
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Chantel Jimenez

Senior Account Manager
Married and a bonus mom to her husbands two children. She likes to be at the gym or spending time with loved ones.

Haley Briggs

Regional Account Executive, Northwest
Raised in Washougal, WA and a graduate from Washington State University with background in healthcare and customer service. Enjoys the beautiful PNW and loves spending time with her wonderful family.

Rachel Vecchio

Regional Account Executive, Mountain
Born and raised in Nebraska. Graduated with a BS and now establishing roots in the CO Rockies. Background in health & dental. Passionate about self-development, fitness, well-being, family, travel; and loves outdoor activities.

Julie Phillips

Regional Account Executive, Southwest
Born and raised in Dallas, TX and graduated from Southern Methodist University. A passionate Dallas Cowboys fan who enjoys spending time with her husband and rescue Black Lab.

Company Culture and Community

At BEST for Dentistry, we encourage building and supporting strong communities. As industry leaders, we strive to be visible in our community and encourage others to as well. Reach out and let us know how BEST for Dentistry can help support you in your community endeavors

Ready to get Involved?

Do you know someone that’s doing great things in their community? Are you interested in participating in BEST sponsored events? We’d love to hear from you!

What our Members say

Our members are at the heart of everything we do at BEST for Dentistry. Their stories are unique but their goal is the same; join the movement and support independent dentistry.

Enroll Your Practice Today

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