Southern Orthodontic Partners has appointed Ryan Moynihan as chief commercial officer to lead commercial strategy and growth initiatives.


Southern Orthodontic Partners has named Ryan Moynihan as its new chief commercial officer. In this role, Moynihan will oversee the organization’s commercial strategy and lead key growth initiatives across its platform.

Background in Orthodontic Analytics and Strategy

Moynihan brings nearly 20 years of experience in the dental and orthodontic sectors, with a background spanning sales, marketing, finance, and strategy at Fortune 100 companies. He most recently served as chief executive officer of Gaidge, an orthodontic business intelligence platform. During his tenure at Gaidge, Moynihan led the company’s transformation into a leading analytics and practice performance platform.

He also served as vice president of orthodontics at PracticeTek. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at Ormco and 3M and worked for companies including Intel, Ernst & Young, and Miller Brewing Company.

Industry Recognition and Leadership

Moynihan is recognized in the orthodontic industry for his expertise in operations, data, and technology. He has provided consultative and speaking services to device and orthodontic companies, sharing insights on practice performance and strategic development.

“Ryan’s deep expertise in orthodontics and his proven track record of driving growth in scaled organizations make him the ideal leader to strengthen our commercial strategy,” said John Nelson, CEO of Southern Orthodontic Partners. “His time leading Gaidge uniquely positions him to leverage industry best practices and consultative training as we advance several transformative growth projects, including expanding our network of locations and doctors.”

Focus on Growth and Digital Transformation

At Southern Orthodontic Partners, Moynihan will focus on expanding operational consistency and spearheading digital transformation projects. His work will support SOP’s mission to deliver operational support and sustainable growth to its affiliated practices.

“I am honored to join Southern Orthodontic Partners at such an exciting stage of growth,” said Moynihan. “Throughout my career, I have been passionate about helping orthodontic practices succeed, and I am eager to build on SOP’s strong foundation to further advance innovation and growth across our platform.”

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