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Jill Nesbitt

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Jill Nesbitt

Foundation Dental Alliance Faculty | Dental Technology Implementation & Strategic Practice Optimization

Chief Executive Officer, Optimize Dental Consulting Enterprise Software Implementation Expert | Multi-Location Practice Systems Authority

Where Technology Meets Execution. And Execution Meets Results.

Jill Nesbitt is the leading authority in dental software implementation and operational systemization for DSOs and multi-location dental groups. With over two decades of experience bridging clinical operations and enterprise technology, Jill delivers the kind of measurable transformation that defines Foundation excellence.

Her approach is not aspirational. It’s operational. Every implementation is a documented system, every outcome is tracked, and every success is built to scale.

Career Path Of Proven Execution

  • Practice Administrator (HealthPark Dentistry, 1997-2013): Led a 25+ member team across 18 operatories and seven providers.
  • Strategic Customer Success Manager (Henry Schein One, 2017-2022): Managed a $3.7M portfolio of enterprise clients, including three national DSOs (100+ locations each), while maintaining <1% churn.
  • Venture Consultant (Revere Partners, 2022-2023): Supported LP engagement and evaluated high-growth startups in the oral health tech sector.
  • Founder, Optimize Dental Consulting (2022, Present): Provides end-to-end software rollout leadership, RCM optimization, and multi-site SOP standardization.
  • Faculty Member, Dental Business Institute: Educates emerging leaders on systematic practice growth, team development, and scalable infrastructure.

Enterprise Software Expertise

As a recognized Dentrix Ascend authority, Jill has built and deployed some of the most effective systems for technology adoption in dental groups.

Henry Schein One Highlights:

  • Created the Dentrix Ascend Profitability Coaching Program and VIP Webinar Series
  • Authored over 20 implementation & workflow optimization articles for national publications
  • Led executive communication and change management for three DSOs transitioning under pressure
  • Frequently tapped by software companies to evaluate post-sale rollout strategy and retention modeling

Optimize Dental Consulting: Systematic Solutions At Scale

Jill’s consulting firm fills a critical gap in the dental industry: the space between technology purchase and measurable implementation success. Her structured approach eliminates the guesswork that causes most rollouts to fail.

Core Service Framework:

  • Technology Implementation Leadership

Project management for Dentrix Ascend, Jarvis, Voice, ePrescribe, integrated pay systems, and full RCM platforms.

  • Multi-Location Practice Standardization

Creation of unified SOPs and workflows that replace fragmented systems with scalable, documented operations.

  • RCM Optimization & Financial Reporting

System audits to improve cash flow, streamline insurance workflows, and enhance collections visibility.

  • Change Management & Team Development

Communication plans, stakeholder education, and team training frameworks to ensure long-term adoption.

  • Executive-Level Reporting & Strategic Advisory

Prepares board presentations, private equity reports, and executive dashboards aligned with business outcomes.

Proven Outcomes Across Multi-Location Practices

  • 30-50% reduction in administrative burden via workflow automation
  • 40-60% increase in case acceptance post front-desk system redesign
  • $500K, $1.2M+ in EBITDA growth from RCM and system optimization
  • 20+ locations rolled out with full SOP compliance and high team engagement

Strategic Thought Leadership & Faculty Alignment

Jill’s contributions extend far beyond execution. She is a sought-after speaker, published authority, and true faculty-level educator with a focus on transformation that lasts.

Featured Platforms & Appearances:

  • DSO Technology Summit, Intellicon, RCM Bootcamp
  • Dental Economist Show, DrBicuspid, Dentrix Magazine
  • Henry Schein One National Events, DBI, and RCM Masterclasses

Foundation Dental Alliance Integration

Jill’s methodology reflects the Foundation principle that systems beat heroes. Her role within FDA is designed to equip member dentists with the tools, frameworks, and execution plans to implement:

  • Enterprise Software Without Team Burnout
  • Standardized Systems Without Cultural Dilution
  • Revenue Growth Without Operational Chaos

She provides the missing piece for practices stuck in software paralysis: a proven plan to implement, train, and scale with confidence.

What Makes Jill Different?

  • Enterprise-Caliber Execution without the bureaucracy
  • Clinical Empathy from 15 years in the trenches
  • Venture-Backed Tech Acumen with investor-level insight
  • Faculty-Level Communication grounded in leadership psychology

She doesn’t just deliver software training. She delivers strategic transformation that multiplies capability, clarity, and confidence across an entire organization.

In Her Words:

"If you get software implementation right, you get your workflows right. And when workflows run right, everything else works better[8212]team morale, collections, patient experience, profitability."