
Foundation Dental Advisory Board
Robert Hayman
CEO, Perimetrics, Inc | Entrepreneur | Visionary CEO | Global Brand Architect | Dental Industry Pioneer
Robert G. Hayman is a highly accomplished CEO, brand builder, and dental industry innovator with over 20 years of leadership across global, vertically integrated, and highly regulated sectors. As the current Chairman and CEO of Perimetrics, Inc. - a groundbreaking dental diagnostics company pioneering AI-based technologies - Robert brings a proven legacy of disruptive innovation and transformative growth.
Best known for founding and scaling Discus Dental, Robert turned a modest $40,000 investment into a $170 million global enterprise. Under his leadership, Discus became the #1 direct-to-dentist professional dental brand with distribution in 17 countries, achieving sustained double-digit revenue growth for over a decade. His ability to identify market gaps and deliver visionary solutions continues to shape the future of dental care and diagnostics.
As Chairman and CEO of Perimetrics, Robert now leads the development of InnerView®, a revolutionary AI-powered diagnostic technology that enables early detection of implant instability and compromised osseointegration. Using Quantitative Percussion Diagnostics (QPD), InnerView® provides clinicians with a non-invasive, predictive tool that helps prevent implant failure, assess natural tooth and restoration integrity, and improve long-term outcomes. With this breakthrough, Robert is once again setting a new clinical standard - this time by helping dentistry move from reactive to predictive diagnostics.
Robert’s expertise spans:
- Global market expansion and brand development
- Disruptive product innovation and go-to-market execution
- Executive recruitment and leadership development
- IPO readiness, SOX compliance, and investor relations
- Strategic partnerships with investment banks and private equity
- Cultural transformation and organizational excellence
He has held executive roles in luxury retail (Giorgio Beverly Hills), commercial real estate, and entrepreneurial apparel ventures, including the globally recognized fashion brand Red Square Wear, capitalizing on geopolitical moments to launch bold, trend-defining lines.
In addition to his corporate leadership, Robert has served on numerous boards - including Evolus, Alphaeon, and Loan Gifting - with roles such as Chair of Compensation and Audit Committees. He is a guest lecturer in Entrepreneurial Studies at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management and an active force in charitable efforts focused on children’s health and education.
A passionate philanthropist and global thinker, Robert has served on the boards of:
- Smiles for Life Foundation
- National Children’s Oral Health Foundation
- Children’s Dental Center
- House Ear Institute
- Advocates for Malibu Public Schools
- Beverly Hills and Malibu Chambers of Commerce
Robert holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Boston University and has pursued advanced studies at Sorbonne University and Pepperdine University.
When he’s not pioneering the next dental breakthrough, Robert enjoys travel, wine, fine arts, and competitive sports - from skiing and scuba diving to trail running and tennis.