Check out this fun AI ad we made with the new Google Veo 3! Hopefully the 4th of July holiday can inspire new Heroes to come to us for bringing their outdated smiles into the modern era!
Join us for the company picnic at Irvine Regional Park! Make sure you RSVP and keep an eye out for all the details to come!
If you have not RSVP'd, please do so ASAP. We need a final headcount.
Dr. Maria Ng from our Reseda center shares how she and her team fought their way to the top of the June Google Review Challenge—leading the pack with 19 five-star reviews! Drawing on her background in jiu-jitsu competition, Dr. Ng talks about how that same mindset of discipline, strategy, and perseverance shaped her team’s approach. From planning and follow-through to encouragement and attention to detail, it was a full-team effort. Watch this powerful interview to see how the fight to win brings out the best in us—and how you can apply it at your own center.
If you are new to Dental Implants GPS, you missed our January Annual Summit.
If you were there, it's Mid-Year... the perfect time for a reminder of our goals and initiatives for 2025.
All Team Members, please take 10 minutes to watch the highlights from Dr. Eric Baker.
Dr. Tim Betita checked in with a sunny message (literally) to celebrate the amazing work our team has accomplished in the first half of 2025. As the sun sets on one season and rises on the next, he reminded us that the best is yet to come. Here’s to big smiles, bright days ahead—and a Happy 4th of July from all of us at Dental Implants GPS! 🇺🇸
It's a Good Day to Have a Good Day - Todd Williams
Our speaker from the January Event did a special traning for the Contact Center. If you remember his mantra....we all need to start the day knowing it is going to be a good day.
We are making a positive impact in the lives of our heroes every day and changing the world one hero at a time.
Todd wil have a special message at the August Picnic.
20 FORD Updates: See attached. All of our patients were extremely thankful for their gifts; however, Lisa Bennett was over the moon for her water bottle. She said that she couldn't wait to get it home so she can wash it and begin using it! We all love giving our patients gifts. They are so appreciative and we love seeing the ear to ear smiles!!!
Birthdays
Bryan Andrejko
Sonia Gomez
Jocelyn Galicia
Janelle Frisina
Liz Roberts
Rachel Hofman
Lupe Cisneros
Diego Ortiz Navarro
Lisa Kondepogu
Anniversaries
Andrea Ippolito - 1 Year
Chris Vester - 2 Years
Crystal Compean - 4 Years
Isaac Arteaga - 2 Years
Raymond Garcia - 1 Year
Sonia Gomez - 2 Years
Dana Point BIrthdays!!
Mia Weinberg, Dental/Surgical Assistant - 5/29/2025
Samaria Hudson, Dental Assistant - 6/2/2025
Danny Nguyen, Surgery Concierge - 6/13/2025
Dr. William Noh - 6/20/2025
Dr. Pouya Vakilian - 6/20/2025
Melody Nunez, HR - 6/26/2025
Barbara Anderson, Revenue Operations & Compliance Manager - 6/27/2025
Carrie Strohmeyer, Marketing Manager
She goes by MEL 😁
Welcome to Melody Nunez! Melody started yesterday in Human Resources. We're excited to have her supporting all the teams, and helping guide us to success internally as a growing company!
Dr. Vakilian's birthday was in June.
He is joining the Reseda team. Please say Hi to Dr. Vakilian and give him a warm GPS Welcome!
Dr. Vakilian is a Board Certified, double degree Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and focuses on minimally invasive techniques, prioritizing providing excellent outcome, with less pain, less swelling and less healing time. He is a native of San Diego, CA. He completed his dental training at the esteemed Harvard School of Dental Medicine, graduating at the top of his class with honors and multiple publications. He served as the president of Harvard Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Society for four years.
We Will Miss You!! Which also means we are wishing a fond farewell to Dr. John Brothers. Dr. Brothers has been an amazing addition to the surgical team. He has decided to dedicate his time to his new private practice. We wish Dr. Brothers all the best.
Dr. Noh has been a dedicated oral surgeon since 2012 and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He is a recognized member of prestigious groups such as the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Medical Association, and the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, among others. Dr. Noh’s commitment to excellence in his field is further highlighted by his induction into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon, National Dental Honor Society and receiving the National Resident Award. He is also actively involved with the Strasbourg Osteosynthesis Research Group and the American Society of TMJ Surgeons.
Core Value: Servant Leadership
Destiny is always there for everyone — consistently stepping up to help without ever needing to be asked. Her selfless attitude truly embodies the heart of GPS!
💡 6/6/25 Winner: Michelle
Core Value: Humility
"Always thinking about others before herself."
Thank you to Karina for submitting this inspiring act of core values!
💪 6/13/25 Winner: Mara
Core Value: Servant Leadership
"Your positive attitude and hard work make the biggest impact during work. I enjoy working with you and learning from you. Thank you for always pushing us to strive and do better as a team."
Shoutout to Victoria for submitting this powerful recognition!
💪 Contact Center: Darrell
June SHHERPA winner/ RAC points winner and a few sentences why:
Our SHHERPA this month is Darrell Danque. Darrell is a great hospitalian; he is supportive, kind, and considerate. Darrell emulates extreme ownership by supporting his teammates during breaks and jumping in where he's needed. He keeps an eye out for arrivals and offers support for heroes who need directions. Darrell is also often called upon to assist agents with follow-up tasks and re-engages with our heroes that canceled or missed their appointment. Darrell has a positive impact on our heroes and the team.
Remember: SHHERPAs write RAC points! Keep recognizing each other for living our core values!
Contact Center Hero Story (Favorite Patient story from the past month by Lizbeth Brito:)
Ronnie Moreno – Same Day Start
His cousin Joseph called into the Contact Center for our new Hero Ronnie. He was worried about Ronnie's well-being and wanted to help him. Ronnie isn’t working right now, and cousin Joseph offered to help him financially to make this happen. He shared that Ronnie used to love singing at his church but has been struggling emotionally, feeling down and avoiding going out. His fear of the dentist had held him back for a long time.
This case really stood out to me as a powerful example of persistence and support. I’ve been in contact with Joseph multiple times since April. I still remember our first call—it lasted about 20–30 minutes. He asked so many thoughtful questions, and it was clear he genuinely wanted to make sure this was the right place for his cousin.
Then, just the other day, I called again, expecting another delay. However, to my surprise, Joseph picked up the phone when I answered and said, "Hey, I’m off this Thursday—let’s do it!" I was honestly shocked because after so many follow-ups, I was used to hearing him say 'not yet.'
Joseph’s support has truly made a difference. It’s a reminder of how amazing family can be when someone needs help getting their confidence and life back.
This month’s Hero reminds us that sometimes the biggest transformations start with a small step through the door.
He had made several appointments in the past, but each time, something held him back—appointments were canceled or simply missed. When he finally came in, he told our front desk team that he was here only because of pain in his lower teeth. He was clear: he didn’t want to talk about any major procedures—especially not the GPS or All-on-4 treatment options.
When he walked into our office, his body language spoke volumes. He was anxious, nervous, and visibly uncomfortable. At the beginning of our consultation, he quickly let me know that he wasn’t interested in discussing the All-on-4 solution because he couldn’t afford it. But I gently encouraged him to take full advantage of his complimentary consultation and just talk to me—not about cost or treatment plans, but about his overall oral health.
As we talked, something shifted. He began to open up and share the story behind his teeth: the pain, the challenges, the emotional toll. He told me he’s currently on medication for anxiety and depression. Part of that anxiety is rooted in his inability to chew properly, which has led to gastrointestinal issues. But perhaps even more painful than the physical effects is the emotional impact—not being able to smile with confidence.
He told me he used to love smiling. But now, he hides it. And yet, despite all of this, he has two powerful reasons for wanting to change: he wants to be healthy so he can spend many more years with his wife, and he wants to feel like himself again.
After hearing his story, I knew—without a doubt—that he was the perfect recipient for our FORD Gift.
Knowing how nervous he was leading up to his surgery, I wanted to do something special. I prepared a small gift to give him before the procedure—something to help ease his nerves and let him know he was supported and cared for.
Getting him to this point was truly a team effort. Every person on our team who met with him showed such kindness, patience, and compassion. That’s the beauty of what we do—it’s not just about teeth, it’s about people, and the life-changing impact we can have when we work together.
I am beyond excited to see this Hero smile again—not with hesitation, but with pride.
The Bakersfield Center may be delayed by one week.
The project open date is now 9/8/2025
The Tustin Center construction started yesterday!
Here is the communication going out to the patients: Patient Site
Marketing Updates - Welcome Carrie Strohmeyer!
Welcome to GPS, Carrie!
Carrie is going to positively encourage the teams to share social pictures of our work, life, kids, dogs!!
She's really nice. 😁😁