Steve envisions a future where oral health stands as a pillar of whole-person health. For more than three decades, he has challenged entrenched systems, proving that dental-medical integration not only works, but also improves outcomes, expands access, and reduces costs. As the Founder and CEO of PDS Health (formerly Pacific Dental Services), Steve has built one of the most successful and fastest-growing healthcare support organizations in the United States—partnering with thousands of clinicians to deliver care to millions of patients nationwide. Under his leadership, PDS Health pioneered integrated models that unite dentistry and primary care, advanced early detection through innovative diagnostics, and influenced policy at the state and federal level to reflect the mouth-body connection. As the podcast’s Resident Expert, Steve contributes his experience as a pioneering healthcare entrepreneur and nationally recognized advocate for oral-systemic integration—offering listeners exclusive insights into what it takes to transform care at scale.