Timothy Baker
Perrysburg,OH
Summary
Experienced dental executive with 15+ years of expertise in driving revenue growth and enhancing patient satisfaction. Proven track record in elevating top-line performance, improving patient engagement, and implementing scalable operational strategies. Recognized for building high-performing provider networks, optimizing efficiencies, and achieving sustainable growth while prioritizing patient trust.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Operations Officer
Forest Dental Partners
01.2024 - Current
- Lead, coach, and develop multisite teams, instilling leadership discipline, accountability, and a high-performance culture across all locations.
- Analyze and manage P&Ls, identifying trends, variances, and controllables to optimize profitability and align with financial targets.
- Drive doctor productivity through strategic scheduling, training, and clinical calibration, aligning capacity with revenue goals and market demand.
- Oversee full-cycle Doctor Recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, contract negotiation, onboarding, and cultural alignment strategies.
- Manage multi-role recruiting oversight, leading a team responsible for hiring front office, clinical, and operational staff to ensure right-fit placements.
- Conducted financial and performance analyses to align business goals with care standards.
- Lead the development and execution of annual strategic goals for each practice, aligning production, collections, and operational KPIs with broader organizational growth targets.
Regional Director
Endodontic Practice Partners & 42 North Dental
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Used data to increase case acceptance and support consultative treatment presentations.
- Developed and executed regional marketing initiatives to increase referral volume and enhance visibility of multisite endodontic practices.
- Implemented data-driven growth strategies that enhanced operational performance and contributed to sustained EBITDA improvement across practices.
- Built strategic relationships with general dentists and key referral sources to drive sustained top-line growth.
Practice Growth Manager
Spear Education
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Led revenue-focused growth strategies for multiple dental offices.
- Trained teams in consultative sales to boost treatment plan adoption.
- Expanded referral networks and procedural volume.
Regional Operations Manager
Aspen Dental
01.2010 - 01.2021
- Directed operations across multiple practices with an emphasis on ethical growth.
- Improved KPIs, increased production, and supported long-term patient relationships.
- Progressively promoted from Dental Assistant to Office Manager to Regional Operations Leader, reflecting strong performance, leadership, and business acumen.
Founder & Executive Recruiter
Baker's Dental Recruiting
01.2022 - Current
- Built a boutique recruiting agency delivering top-tier hires for private practices.
- Established a trusted referral base of dental professionals.
- Provided career coaching and advisory support to owners and candidates.
Education
Diploma - Dental Assisting
01.2010
Skills
- Revenue Growth
- Patient-Centered Sales
- Leadership Development
- Talent Acquisition
- High-Performance Sales Team Coaching
- Multi-Unit Operations
- Market Expansion
- Financial Growth
- EBITDA Growth Strategies
Business Leadership Experience
Founder & Executive Recruiter, Baker's Dental Recruiting, 2022-01-01, Present, Built a boutique recruiting agency delivering top-tier hires for private practices., Established a trusted referral base of dental professionals., Provided career coaching and advisory support to owners and candidates.
Executive Expertise
- Revenue Growth & Patient-Centered Sales
- Leadership Development & Talent Acquisition
- High-Performance Sales Team Coaching
- Multi-Unit Operations & Market Expansion
- Financial & EBITDA Growth Strategies
Timeline
Lead Operations Officer - Forest Dental Partners
01.2024 - Current
Regional Director - Endodontic Practice Partners & 42 North Dental
01.2023 - 01.2024
Founder & Executive Recruiter - Baker's Dental Recruiting
01.2022 - Current
Practice Growth Manager - Spear Education
01.2021 - 01.2023
Regional Operations Manager - Aspen Dental
01.2010 - 01.2021
Everest Institute - Diploma, Dental Assisting