Matthew Wickesberg
Matthew Wickesberg joined InterDent as EVP/CFO in 2016, assumed Co-Leadership as Executive Vice Chairman two years later, and was further elevated to Co-Chief Executive Officer in 2019 and Chief Executive Officer in 2023. Mr. Wickesberg is an experienced board member, executive officer, and leader with a deep background in multi-site hospitality and healthcare industries. He has dedicated his career to business transformations, oftentimes working with lending institutions and private equity firms to ensure strategic investments are optimized. Prior to joining InterDent, Mr. Wickesberg served in various senior finance roles with HOA Restaurant Group, Z’Tejas, Inc., and GE Capital. Mr. Wickesberg received his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Oklahoma State University and his MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management.
Shane McCarthy
About Me
Shane McCarthy joined InterDent as Chief Operating Officer (COO) in 2024, bringing with him an impressive 20 years of executive leadership and management experience. He has made significant contributions to the rapid growth of leading dental and healthcare organizations, including Nobel Biocare, Pacific Dental Services, and ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers. Mr. McCarthy’s expertise lies in distributed healthcare operations, P&L management, and driving key performance metrics to positively impact patient outcomes and organizational growth, all while fostering a culture of excellence and optimizing support for our providers. He oversees InterDent’s commercial Operations and Clinical functions, leading a team of dedicated professionals. Mr. McCarthy holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management
Dr. Manu Chaudhry
Dr. Manu Chaudhry has dedicated his career in the pursuit of dental health care, improving clinical quality and access to care, and transforming delivery of care to improve overall health outcomes. He is a dynamic and mission-driven leader with extensive leadership experience over multi-region dental practices, and has also founded multiple collaborative organizations that reduce oral and overall health disparities. Dr. Chaudhry is a board member of Healthier Kids Foundation and holds a Masters of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of California, San Diego and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from University of the Pacific.
Sandra Lau
Sandra Lau is a seasoned legal adviser with over fourteen years’ experience acting as General Counsel of multiple dental healthcare corporations. Ms. Lau’s responsibilities include advising executive management, supporting strategic growth initiatives, overseeing all aspects of the corporate legal function including HIPAA, state and federal regulatory compliance, corporate transactions and governance, mergers and acquisitions, and risk and litigation management. Before Joining InterDent, Ms. Lau served as General Counsel at Western Dental. Ms. Lau holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Los Angeles and a Juris Doctor from Loyola Marymount University.
Pete Raustein
Pete Raustein has had a distinguished career across several Fortune 500 companies including 15+ years dedicated to information technology in the healthcare industry. Prior to joining InterDent, Mr. Raustein served as Head of Information Technology for a clinical-stage pharmaceutical business focused on neurological diseases. He has held various executive leadership positions with Genoa Healthcare, Kaiser Permanente, and Seattle Children’s hospital. Mr. Raustein holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Lewis & Clark College and a Masters of Business Administration from George Fox University.
Mark Shortt
Mark Shortt brings over 25 years’ experience leading HR teams specializing in large scale international growth, building a culture of excellence driven through team member engagement, best in class talent acquisition and retention driven by comprehensive training and total rewards. Prior to joining InterDent, Mr. Shortt served as Chief People Officer at Belkin International where he built a culture of true ownership with a strong drive for results and continuous improvement across the organization. He has also held executive leadership roles at Boyd Corporation, Hewlett Packard, Kraft Foods, and Raytheon Technologies. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Master’s of Science in Organization Development from Georgia State University.
Kevin Wynne
Kevin Wynne is an accomplished marketing executive with over 20 years of experience driving growth through expertise in consumer marketing strategy, planning, and execution. Mr. Wynne has a track record of success in problem solving and driving growth for industry leading global and regional brands, and has held has held various senior roles with The Walt Disney Company, Nestle, T-Mobile, and Knott’s Berry Farm. He holds his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Dayton and a Masters of Business Administration from Case Western Reserve University. At InterDent, he leads all aspects of marketing to drive patient acquisition and retention strategies.
Susan Lotz
Susan Lotz joined InterDent in 2024 as the Senior Vice President of Quality Management bringing a wealth of expertise in the dental field. Susan’s experience spans three decades in general dentistry, hygiene, and quality assurance having played pivotal roles at several large Dental Service Organizations. Primary responsibilities included, but not limited to, facilitating external and internal reviews and also facilitating company growth. Susan’s leadership extends beyond the workplace; she serves on the Board of the California Association of Dental Plans, where she is also a longstanding member of the Quality Management Committee and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of California, Irvine. In her leadership role, Susan will spearhead clinical quality initiatives, collaborating closely with our leadership team to ensure alignment with our strategic objectives.
Dr. Jennifer Mills
Dr. Jennifer Mills brings over two decades of clinical and leadership experience to her role as Vice President of Clinical Operations at InterDent. Since joining the organization in 2006, she has held a variety of key positions, including General Dentist, Dental Director, Regional Clinical Director, and President of Capitol Dental Care. Her career reflects a deep commitment to advancing patient-centered care and clinical excellence.
Dr. Mills attended dental school at Kornberg School of Dentistry at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, followed by a General Practice Residency at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Philadelphia. She later completed a combined Master’s of Public Health and Dental Public Health Residency at A.T. Still University.
Dr. Mills is recognized for her expertise in dental public health, quality improvement, and innovative care delivery. Her leadership has been instrumental in driving medical-dental integration and whole-person care strategies that improve patient outcomes across diverse populations.
Randall Odzer
Randall Odzer joined InterDent as the Chief Financial Officer in 2025 bringing more than 30 years of healthcare and insurance experience. He has held senior level roles in privately-held healthcare organizations (Acuity Eye Group and LIBERTY Dental Plan) and publicly traded organizations (Principal Financial Group, UnitedHealth Group, and The Cigna Group). He has deep knowledge of corporate governance, strategy, finance, and operations. He has an MBA from Northwestern University and a Bachelors in Accountancy from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive license).