ENHANCE DENTAL - Key Persons
Dr. Benjamin Bowman graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in 2007. After completing an associateship for a private practice, Dr. Bowman spent four years as a doctor for two different DSO's. This time taught him the value of processes, systems and leadership. He also saw doctors in these groups crave ownership, but without a clear long term path to accomplish their goals. While attending multiple DSO conferences, speakers consistently devalued dentists due to their lack of business understanding and vision for the future. He realized the market was in need of a dentist that not only possessed excellent technical skills, but strong business skills. He believed a person who possessed both skills would create an environment and partnership model that enabled other dentists to reach their clinical, financial, and business goals. In 2012, Dr. Bowman purchased his practice from his DSO, bought a second practice and opened a de novo clinic. In 2018, with 13 locations, Dr. Bowman formed Enhance Dental with a goal of becoming the premier partnership group for dentists. Enhance Dental allows doctors to be clinicians and maintain ownership in the practice while mitigating the stress of business management. Enhance brings corporate buying power, structure and support to the dentist while also supporting the doctor through regular training and mentorship. This model has been embraced by dentists and since 2018 has grown to 38 practices across three states. Through their minority ownership stake and corporate support, Enhance doctors are able to realize their aspirations and a fulfilling career.
Dr. Nabors began his studies at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, where he majored in Biomedical Science and minored in Chemistry and Spanish. Dr. Nabors then attended the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry and graduated with distinction. He is a member of the Oklahoma Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. Along with his partner, Dr. Jared Smith, they opened the Dental Lodge in Noble in 2009. In 2017 he and Dr. Smith sold a majority stake in the clinic to Enhance Dental and simultaneously both became owners in Enhance Dental. In 2020 he and his partners opened the Dental Lodge of Purcell and Dr. Nabors continues to practice at both Dental Lodge clinics today.
Dr. Joern graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in 2012. Shortly after graduation he partnered with Dr. Bowman to acquire a small practice in El Reno, Oklahoma. El Reno Dental has grown to be a $2M/year practice. In 2018 he became a founding partner of Enhance Dental and has served on the board since. He continues to practice dentistry full-time at El Reno Dental and in July 2021 relocated his practice to a new 12 operatory facility.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Board of Directors
Dr. Clarke graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in 2011 and began working as an associate dentist for a DSO. In 2012 he partnered with Dr. Bowman to open Choctaw Dental. In 2015, they opened a second practice, Harrah Dentistry and Braces. In 2018 he became a founding partner of Enhance Dental and has served on the board since. At that time he sold his ownership in the Choctaw and Harrah practices to the current 30% owners/operating doctors. Dr. Clarke has continued to serve as a full-time doctor and associate in the Choctaw clinic. He has also stepped in at multiple Enhance offices to fill needs and to mentor and support our newer doctors and clinics.
Dr. Wes Guenther received his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He then attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry where he graduated summa cum laude. He is currently a member of the Oklahoma Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. In 2016 he became partners with Dr. Bowman and opened Mustang Dentistry & Braces. In 2018 he became one of the founding members of Enhance Dental. In 2021, he opened Mustang North with his Enhance partners. Dr. Guenther practices at Mustang Dentistry & Braces and Mustang North today.