Endodontic Practice Partners Announces New Board Member Dr. Phil Wenk
14 Mayo 2024 - 6:35AM
Business Wire
Endodontic Practice Partners (EPP), a Nashville-based specialty
partnership organization exclusively focused on supporting
endodontics, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Phil Wenk
to its board of directors. Dr. Wenk, who recently retired as the
chief executive officer of Delta Dental of Tennessee, brings a
wealth of experience and expertise to the board.
Dr. Phil Wenk joined Delta Dental in 1997 after practicing
dentistry for 20 years and led as President and CEO from 2000
through 2023. His leadership at Delta Dental was marked by a period
of significant growth and expansion. In addition to providing
access to oral healthcare providers, Delta Dental of Tennessee has
earned a well-deserved reputation for generosity in communities
across the state by creating the Smile 180 Foundation, which Dr.
Wenk currently leads.
Dr. Wenk has received numerous accolades for his leadership and
service, including Nashville Business Journal’s “Most Admired CEO”
and “Health Care Hero” awards, the American Cancer Society’s St.
George’s medal, Meharry Medical College’s “Circle of Friends”
award, Chairperson of the Year by St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital, Outstanding Alumnus Award from the University of
Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry, was selected
from more than 370,000 alumni as one of the University of
Tennessee’s “Top 100 Distinguished Alumni,” and most recently was
inducted into the Tennessee’s Health Care Hall of Fame.
Sam Hutcheson, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of EPP,
states: “Dr. Wenk's clinical background, deep understanding of the
dental insurance industry, and his proven track record in executive
leadership will be invaluable as we seek to create new
relationships with insurance carriers and strive for the best
possible outcomes for our partners and their patients. We are
confident that Dr. Wenk's contributions will be instrumental in
guiding Endodontic Practice Partners towards a future of continued
success and innovation.”
Dr. Phil Wenk comments, “During my career, I have been a
tireless champion for dentists, their patients, and for broadening
access to dental care. In my new role with EPP, I look forward to
continuing this work by bringing my experience and insights to EPP
and working with the entire EPP team to achieve their mission of
being the trusted practice partner for endodontists, their staff,
and their patients.”
About Endodontic Practice Partners
One of the fastest growing support organizations in the U.S.,
Endodontic Practice Partners is building a network of private
endodontic practices that strive to deliver best-in-class patient
experiences. We collaborate with our endodontic partners to provide
business support in areas where it will reduce administrative
burden to enhance patient care, the patient experience, and drive
value for the practices. Our affiliated endodontists maintain their
individuality so they continue to treat patients under their brand
with the strength of EPP behind them, helping them realize their
goals and vision sooner. Learn more on our website:
http://www.endopracticepartners.com.
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Partnership Contact Endodontic Practice Partners | Terryl
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