A unique group of internationally renowned scholars and leaders from business and the professions bound by a common interest to improve oral health. Together, we strive to be catalysts of positive change by leading the assembly of decision-makers and stakeholders to generate innovative solutions for fundamental health system problems.

Steven William Kess, M.B.A.

Steven William Kess, M.B.A.

Steven William Kess, M.B.A., is widely recognized for his critical insight and ability to synthesize public and private coalitions, as well as business and public policy issues. He is both an entrepreneur and an executive. Mr. Kess is Vice President of Global Professional Relations, Office of the Chairman & CEO for Henry Schein, Inc., a Fortune 500 global healthcare distribution company.

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Steven William Kess, M.B.A., is widely recognized for his critical insight and ability to synthesize public and private coalitions, as well as business and public policy issues. He is both an entrepreneur and an executive. Mr. Kess is Vice President of Global Professional Relations, Office of the Chairman & CEO for Henry Schein, Inc., a Fortune 500 global healthcare distribution company, where he was instrumental in developing Henry Schein Cares, its corporate social responsibility program. An advocate of minority rights, Kess has been particularly active in the area of diversity and access to healthcare for less advantaged populations. He has served in a variety of leadership roles in many dental associations, organizations, and trade associations. He currently is the Chairman of the American Dental Association’s National Give Kids a Smile Advisory Board, and the Dr. Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund, Inc.

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