Pat Bauer, President and CEO of Heartland Dental, has been honored on Incisal Edge’s annual list of the 32 Most Influential People in Dentistry for the fourth year in a row. This list highlights individuals who have made significant contributions to the dental industry as thought leaders, educators, and innovators, positively impacting dentists and their patients nationwide.
As dental support organizations (DSOs) continue to grow and transform the landscape of dentistry, leaders like Pat Bauer are playing a crucial role in supporting dental professionals and their teams. For over 25 years, Pat has been instrumental in establishing Heartland Dental as the nation's premier dental support organization.
Under Pat’s leadership, Heartland Dental has experienced substantial growth, expanding its network through new affiliations and the development of de novo offices across the United States. Today, Heartland Dental supports more than 3,000 doctors in more than 1,800 offices across 39 states and the District of Columbia.
Incisal Edge’s annual ranking showcases a diverse group of dental industry leaders, including CEOs and executives who continue to shape the future of dentistry. This year’s list features notable figures such as Joseph Hogan (CEO, Align Technology), Guillaume Daniellot (CEO, Straumann Group), Stanley Bergman (CEO, Henry Schein), Gordon J. Christensen (Founder, Clinicians Report Foundation), and Paul Keel (CEO, Envista Holdings). The full 2025 list can be viewed here.
This recognition highlights Pat's commitment to thought leadership and education, and his meaningful impact on both dentists and the patients they serve.