Ellie Naderi has worked in the dental industry for over 20 years. She has an extensive background on both the clinical side and the business operations side of the dental field. Ellie spent her early years working in a successful practice learning virtually every function utilized by dental practices including time spent as a dental assistant and an office manager.

After years spent in the practice setting, she continued her education and began working as a dental hygienist, which she did for over 7 years. After which she entered the dental pharma world. She worked for a top-notch pharma company for almost 5 years in various roles including Education and Account Management.

Ellie has held multiple Senior VP positions and CEO positions with Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) such as Coastal Dental and Dental One Partners. She has also operated her own dental consulting company. Her career has included work as an educator, giving clinical and didactic instruction to dental hygiene students and serving as a dental hygienist for practices that serve a diverse group of patients.

Ellie currently serves as CEO of Advantage Dental, one of the largest DCO/DSO organizations in Oregon. She is continuing to excel in the dental field by growing and expanding the Advantage Dental group of companies throughout the Northwest.

Ellie now makes Central Oregon her home enjoying the outdoors with her 2 children.