Our Story

BIOLASE, Inc. is a medical device company and global market leader in the manufacturing and marketing of proprietary dental laser systems. With over 43,300 laser systems sold to date in over 80 countries around the world, BIOLASE lasers are designed to provide clinically superior, patient-friendly results compared to those achieved with traditional instruments. 

OUR PURPOSE

To restore and repair dental anatomy, alleviate pain, and reduce fear and anxiety related to dentistry in order to improve patient quality of life. We enable our customers to elevate their standard of dental care and improve patient outcomes through laser technology.

OUR MISSION

To increase stakeholder value by growing and dominating the global dental laser markets. We create value for shareholders, customers, and employees with high integrity and in a socially responsible manner.

OUR VISION

To make laser dentistry the new standard of care by developing and delivering high-value clinical solutions to all of dentistry. We deliver high-quality, best-in-class laser-based solutions to the most attractive market segments, providing superior returns for all stakeholders.

core Values

Caring about patients above all else

Serving and supporting customers as our lifeblood

Caring about and for our people and stakeholders

Operating with integrity at all times

Competing to win by a wide margin

Innovating for customers, better than any other company

Meet The Leadership Team

John Beaver

President & CEO
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Jennifer Bright

Chief Financial Officer
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Steve Sandor

Chief Operating Officer
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Russell Morrow, D.D.S.

Chief Dental Officer
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David West

Vice President, Sales – Central and Eastern U.S.
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Matthew J. Hunt

Vice President, Sales – Western U.S., Canada and Inside Sales
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William E. Brown, Jr.

Vice President, Innovation and Business Development
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Stephen I. Jang

Vice President, International & Strategic Partnerships
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Richard R. Whipp

Vice President, Operations
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Chris Silvers

Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance
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John R. Beaver

President & Chief Executive Officer

At BIOLASE, John’s vision is to raise a generation of kids not afraid of going to the dentist. He brings over 40 years of substantial leadership and technical experience in finance and business management for both public and private companies. His experience leading debt and equity fundraising efforts to elevate companies from start-up to commercial success has positioned BIOLASE for growth. At BIOLASE, he has a pulse on investor relations, using dentist education to establish lasers as the gold standard of care, and building cross-functional teams internally. When not charting the path for BIOLASE, you can find John rooting for the Houston Astros or heading to Texas to visit his grandkids.

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Jennifer Bright

Chief Financial Officer

Jennifer Bright has served as the company’s Vice President of Finance since April 2021 and was appointed Chief Financial Officer in July 2022. Jennifer’s responsibilities include the functional areas of finance, accounting, investor relations, treasury, and assisting the executive management team in establishing long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies that drive positive results.

Serving in both public and private companies in her prior roles, Jennifer held Vice President, Corporate Controller and Director positions at Kellermeyer Bergensons Services LLC, Advantage Solutions, Inc., Crunch Fitness, Apria Healthcare, and Richmond American Homes, as well as key roles at Teleflex Medical and T-Mobile US.

Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration degree in Accounting from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington then began her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Jennifer is an active Certified Public Accountant in California.

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Steve Sandor

Chief Operating Officer

Steven Sandor was appointed Chief Operating Officer of BIOLASE in July 2022.  Having joined BIOLASE in April 2019, Steven has served in several impactful positions in the company’s customer-facing organizations, most recently as Senior Director, Commercial Operations and Service. Steven has been instrumental in developing long-term strategic growth initiatives focused on leveraging talent, building robust commercial processes, and scalability.

Prior to joining BIOLASE, Steven held the role of Global Director of Sales Training at Kavo Kerr, where he led the design, launch, and management of their Learning Management System and Content Management System used within six dental operating companies. Steven began a sales career in the Dental Industry in 2008 and his experience with sales and sales management has been with both direct and distribution models across the North American and International markets.

Steven graduated with an Executive MBA from Chapman University and is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard.

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Russell Morrow, D.D.S.

Chief Dental Officer

Dr. Morrow has been practicing dentistry for over 15 years in a variety of practice types and settings. His most recent role as Regional Doctor Mentor of Operations for Heartland Dental, the nation’s largest DSO, included overseeing the growth of over 60 doctors in three states as well as providing mentorship for hundreds of dentists throughout the United States. Dr. Morrow was a President’s Club recipient from Heartland Dental in recognition of his leadership, advanced dental skill, and service to the dental community.

Dr. Morrow is passionate about the use of lasers in dental treatment and teaches certification classes for both hard and soft tissue lasers. He is a Dental Examiner for the Western Regional Examination Board (WREB) and currently serves on the Arizona State Dental Board appointed by Governor Ducey and the Dental Exam Review Board (DERB). Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, Dr. Morrow completed his undergraduate education at the University of Utah, with a major in Exercise Sports Science. He went on to attend New York University College of Dentistry where he earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery.

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David West

Vice President, Sales – Central and Eastern U.S.

David West joined BIOLASE in March 2012 as the Territory Manager for South Texas.  He was promoted to Regional Sales Manager in August 2013, to Sales Director in August 2014 and to Senior Director of US Sales in January 2021. Most recently, he was appointed Vice President, Sales – Central and Eastern U.S.  West brings a solid understanding of the sales process and the importance of coaching for success.  His ability to drive business planning, while motivating teams to excel, has led to a consistent record of strong sales performance.

West is passionate about BIOLASE’s technology, its positive impact on patients and our customers, and supporting the development of the commercial field team.  West has led impactful sales initiatives and projects across the U.S., including playing a key role in the development of the Waterlase Endo Academy in 2020.

West brings 40 years of sales experience, starting as a young child with his father.  His most recent sales experience prior to joining BIOLASE comes from Anheuser Busch, Hitachi and Johnson and Johnson.  West holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from The Pennsylvania State University in the Colleges of Health and Human Development and Business Administration.

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Matthew J. Hunt

Vice President, Sales – Western U.S., Canada and Inside

Matthew Hunt is a dedicated sales and marketing professional with over 28 years of experience driving corporate initiatives and achieving sales targets for startups, turnarounds and fortune 500 organizations. Hunt served in several roles with BIOLASE between 2000 and 2009, and he returned to the Company in February 2020 in the role of Senior Regional Sales Director for the West Region. In July 2022, Hunt was appointed Vice President, Sales – Western U.S., Canada and Inside.

Hunt has been responsible for new product launches, from concept to launch, and sales team development in the global capital equipment medical device industry. He has a proven track record of expanding and strengthening market share, customer support, and long-term business relationships to drive corporate profitability. In his work, he employs successful strategies to accelerate adoption in disruptive technologies. 

Hunt brings wide-ranging dental knowledge to BIOLASE, including distribution and direct sales organizations throughout the globe.  His previous employers include Light Instruments, Henry Schein, DMD and New Image, serving in various executive roles, including Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Director of Exclusives, General Manager.

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William E. Brown, Jr.

Vice President, Innovation and Business Development

William E. Brown joined BIOLASE in 2002, initially as Director of Marketing advancing to Vice President in 2006, then Vice President of Sales and Marketing in 2008, until achieving his current role as Vice President of Business Development since 2013.

Brown has been instrumental in the establishment of BIOLASE’s U.S. and international distribution channels as well as our direct and inside sales force. Brown also serves on the Board of Directors of the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry, as Fellow of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery (ASLMS), and as Member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry.

Prior to joining BIOLASE, Brown was a co-founder of Kreativ, Inc., an international advanced dental equipment company, from 1995 until it was acquired in 1999 by Welch-Allyn, Inc., at which time he served as Director of New Product Development and Board Director for Welch-Allyn Kreativ, Inc. until 2002.

Prior to this, he was Vice President of Sales and Marketing at HGM Medical Laser Systems, Inc., an international medical laser manufacturer, for five years. He also held Sales and Marketing management positions at Humphrey Instruments, American Optical Division of Warner Lambert, and Coherent Medical. Brown holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from University of Alabama.

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Stephen I. Jang

Vice President, International & Strategic Partnerships

Steve Jang was promoted to Vice President of APAC & EMEA in July 2018 and took on an expanded role as Vice President, International and Strategic Partnerships in October 2021. Steve joined BIOLASE in December 2012 as Director of International Operations in Asia-Pacific, and he has achieved a track record of growing revenue in his area of responsibility, as well as developing and maintaining excellent relationships with business partners and key opinion leaders.

Steve brings broad general management and sales experience in the global medical device and manufacturing industry. Prior to joining BIOLASE, Steve served as Senior Director, Sales and Marketing, at Curative Medical, Inc. and as Senior Director of International Sales at Cardinal Health/Pulmonetic Systems. Previously, Steve held roles of increasing responsibility with MicroOoptix LLC and United Technologies Automotive. Steve holds both a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

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Richard R. Whipp

Vice President, Operations

Richard R. Whipp joined BIOLASE in 2011 as Director of Operations and was promoted to Vice President of Operations in 2011.

Whipp directs the daily operations of the Company including product manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, field service, purchasing, logistics, and maintenance.

Prior to joining BIOLASE, Whipp served as Senior Director of Operations at Discus Dental, which became a division of Philips Electronics, from 1998 until 2011, and as Director of Operations at Leica Geosystems, Inc. from 1992 until 1998.

Whipp previously held Operations management positions at Gulton Industries, Inc., Conrac Industries, Inc., and Hydril.

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Chris Silvers

Vice President – Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance

Chris R Silvers, B.S. ET, M.B.A. TM,  was named Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance of BIOLASE in September of 2018. Chris has been instrumental in adherence to global compliance standards, maintaining and expanding essential country registrations, and strategic FDA clearances and indications of BIOLASE’s U.S. and international distribution channels.

Chris has over 21 years in medical devices (Class I, II, II), serving in operations and quality for Stryker and Regeneration Technologies. Prior to joining BIOLASE, Chris was the VP, RAQA ,of Vyaire (formerly Cardinal Health) from 2017 to 2018 – a global leader in design/development and distributor of ventilators and medical diagnostic medical devices. Chris also held the positions of VP, QAQS, with Danaher’s dental division (now Envista) from 2013 to 2017.

Chris received his Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Illinois University and an MBA in Technology Management degree from the University of Phoenix.

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