Richard Ekstein

Highly accomplished Dentist (DDS/DMD) with over 35 years of experience in comprehensive clinical dentistry, including restorative, implant-restorative prosthodontics, and endodontic therapy. Proven ability to manage teams, double practice revenue, and enhance operational efficiency. Expertise spans digital dentistry, CAD/CAM, and treatment planning. Seeking to leverage extensive clinical judgment and technical skills to contribute to AI training and evaluation initiatives at 24-Mag LLC.

Consultant at Propeer Consultant Dental Division (2026-02 – Present)

Currently serving as a remote consultant, providing expertise on dental cases under review.

Lead Dentist, Employe at Moore Legacy Dental (2025-01 – Present)

Supported operations in an office managed by a daughter with 20 years of experience as a dental assistant in her father's practice.

• Delivered clinical examinations and dental services to an average of 10 to 12 patients daily.
• Provided comprehensive restorative dentistry, implant-restorative prosthodontics, and endodontic therapy.
• Enhanced monthly production by $10,000 through improved administrative processes, advanced dental knowledge, and increased efficiency.

Only dentist in this practice at Ogden Dental Center (2025-03 – Present)

• Provided all necessary dental services for a Medicaid-based practice on Fridays and Saturdays.

Lead Dentist, Employee at Monarch Dental and Orthodontics (2024-01 – Present)

• Directed a team of ten full-time employees, encompassing both clinical and administrative functions.
• Administered clinical examinations and provided dental care to an average of 10 to 12 patients per day.
• Executed restorative dentistry, implant-restorative prosthodontics, and endodontic therapy.
• Doubled practice revenue from $750,000 to $1.5 million through strategic initiatives.
• Pursued ongoing professional development and management training.

Lead Dentist, Employee at I Smile (2023-01 – 2023-12)

• Supervised a team of ten full-time employees, including clinical and administrative staff.
• Delivered clinical examinations and dental services to a daily patient load of 10 to 12 individuals.
• Performed restorative dentistry, implant-restorative prosthodontics, and endodontic therapy.
• Achieved a substantial increase in practice revenue, growing from $850,000 to $1.5 million.
• Participated in professional development and management courses to enhance skills.

Owner at Smile Design Specialist LLC (2012 – 2022)

• Oversaw a team of ten full-time employees, managing both clinical and administrative operations.
• Provided clinical examinations and rendered dental services to an average of 10 to 12 patients each day.
• Specialized in restorative dentistry, implant-restorative prosthodontics, and endodontic therapy.
• Expanded practice revenue from $1.2 million to $1.9 million through strategic growth initiatives.
• Engaged in professional development and management courses as required.

Co-Owner at The Smile Center (1999 – 2012)

• Began as an associate, progressing to co-ownership of the practice in 2003.
• Managed a combined team of fifteen full-time and four part-time employees across clinical and administrative departments.
• Conducted clinical examinations and provided dental services for 12 to 15 patients daily.
• Delivered restorative dentistry, implant-restorative prosthodontics, and endodontic therapy.
• Integrated Invisalign orthodontic services into the practice offerings starting in 2005.
• Mentored three oral surgeons in the performance of implant prosthodontics.
• Guided the training of ten dental assistants and four hygienists to meet performance review standards.
• Served as the designated on-call emergency doctor for patients from 2000 to 2012.
• Directed comprehensive advertising campaigns across TV, internet, radio, print, and SEO platforms for the practice.

DMD – University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (1981-09 – 1985-06)

BS in Science – Fairleigh Dickinson University (1977-09 – 1981-06)