Smarter Purchasing, Stronger Practices: The Sunrise Dental Solutions + Midwest Advantage
A Presentation by Patrick Blanc & Bill Popek at the 20th Anniversary Sunrise Dental Solutions Summit – Sept. 18-20, 2025
In this session, we will provide a comprehensive update on how the Sunrise Dental Group Program is delivering measurable value to Sunrise Dental Solutions members—highlighting total savings to date and sharing real-world success stories from participating practices. From supply cost reductions to product standardization, we will demonstrate how members are improving profitability without compromising quality.
Additionally, we will introduce our latest developments in remote service and equipment repair solutions—including streamlined processes for preventive maintenance and rapid-response support—all designed to reduce downtime and enhance clinical efficiency.
Speaker Biographies
Patrick Blanc has 35 years of experience in sales and strategic management within dental and consumer goods industries, along with expertise in developing and executing strategies for enterprise customers. He is the former Executive Vice President of Strategic Markets at Midway Dental and has held leadership roles at Danaher Corporation and KaVo Kerr. He has a proven track record in building strategic relationships and driving business growth.
Bill Popek has 25 years of experience in the dental industry, and is the former sales specialist at KaVo and Brasseler, a director of sales at Gendex, Pelton & Crane, Kavo Dental & Kerr (all under Danaher Corporation). Bill joined Midwest Dental in 2020, focusing on group practices, community health centers, and dental schools. He is passionate about building strong customer relationships and delivering business results.