With over 20 years of experience in the dental support organization (DSO) space, Vincent Cardillo is a recognized industry pioneer. He founded and led one of the first DSOs in Massachusetts, setting the foundation for modern group practice management and helping orthodontists and specialists scale successfully.

Founder & CEO of Maeva Dental Advisors

As the CEO of Maeva Dental Advisors, the most experienced dental practice advisory firm in North America, Vin has been instrumental in developing many of the industry’s leading management concepts. He advises CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and investors on navigating the complexities of dental consolidation and orthodontic group growth.

Private Equity Expert Turned Orthodontist Advocate

Having worked with private equity-backed DSOs his entire career, Vin knows how these deals are structured and who they truly benefit. While private equity DSOs often prioritize their own returns over the long-term success of dentists and affiliates, Catalyst Dental Partners offers a unique, non-private equity model that puts orthodontists first. This, in turn, allows them to scale without losing control of their practices.

Proven Track Record of Growth & Success

Vin has built and led three DSOs, one of which ranked #14 on Inc. Magazine’s list of the 500 fastest- growing private companies in 2014, with an astonishing 12,000%+ growth rate. His expertise has made him a trusted advisor to top industry players, including major retailers and private equity firms.

Innovator Behind Pronto! – Orthodontics’ First Performance Platform

Always ahead of the curve, Vin launched Pronto!, the first single-source data warehouse for dental and orthodontic groups. This cutting-edge Performance Platform enables DSOs and group practices to make faster, data-driven business decisions with unprecedented accuracy.

Author, Speaker & Industry Thought Leader

Vin is the author of the widely regarded Six Stages of Growth, considered the blueprint for DSO success, a former president of the Dental Group Management Association (DGMA) and a frequent industry speaker. He continues to shape the future of orthodontic and dental practice management.

Elite Business & Healthcare Education

Vin holds an MBA from Clarkson University, a BA from SUNY Potsdam, and executive degrees in Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (MIT Sloan) and Managed Care (University of Connecticut).