WhyLone Peak?
Lone Peak Dental Group believes doctor ownership is better for doctors, team members, and the communities we serve. It is part of our mission to honor and serve entrepreneurial dental professionals by empowering them with clinical autonomy backed by expert support—so they can focus on delivering exceptional dental care to kiddos and their families.
At our Smile Center, our dedicated subject matter experts provide the best-in-class support in areas like human resources, learning and development, credentialing, marketing, information technology, and more. Lone Peak’s support team ensures the growth in each of their partnered dental practices.
Growth matters. But Growth without discipline doesn’t.
Ray Caruso, CEO
“If it doesn’t fit into one of our three imperatives, then why are we doing it?”
This philosophy prevents lane drift and keeps our teams focused on what drives long-term impact.
Our Three Imperatives
Everything we do—from acquisitions to hiring to operational strategy—aligns with these three imperatives:
1. Unwavering Investment in People
We invest in our doctors, our teams, and our leaders. From mentorship to operational support to leadership development, we believe people are the foundation of sustainable success.
2. Scaling Up Performance
We build systems, technology, and operational discipline that allow practices to perform at their highest level—without sacrificing culture or clinical excellence.
3. Increasing Access to Care
We are committed to serving our communities, especially the underserved. Expanding access to dental services is central to our purpose.
Developing Leaders From Within
Developing Leaders From Within
The Lone Peak Doctor Leadership Program
Designed to cultivate the next generation of clinical and business leaders within our network – with structure, mentorship, and a clear path forward.
Structured mentorship with practicing partner-doctors
Business & operational education curriculum
Peer collaboration across the network
Clear leadership development pathways
Imperative Alignment
“We invest in our doctors, our teams, and our leaders.”
This program is a direct expression of imperative #1: Unwavering Investment in People. Led by Dr. Jeremy Hodge and supported by a dedicated group of partner-doctor mentors.
Dr. Jeremy Hodge
Mentor & Program Director
Dr. Caroline Larosiliere
Mentor & Regional Dental Director – East
Dr. Ryan Mickelson
Mentor & Regional Dental Director – West
Additional Leadership Mentors
Dr. Larry Hon
Mentor
Dr. Cordell Nebeker
Mentor
Dr. Pushpa Patel-Dubey
Mentor
Dr. Jacob Gowens
Mentor
Dr. Jeremy Bondurant
Mentor
Dr. Vanessa White
Mentor
Dr. Kirkland Larson
Mentor
Dr. Nathan Harward
Mentor
Dr. Archana Mahajan
Mentor
Kidsperience: A Patient-First Service Model
We believe that healthy habits last a lifetime—and that is why the Kidsperience ™ service model is at the heart of that commitment. When kiddos love their dental visit, and families feel cared for and seen, everything else falls into place and helps our practices thrive.
