Meet the Salvin Dental Specialties Team

We’re in business to exceed your expectations for quality, value, and service,
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William Simmons – CEO
William has over 29 years experience in the healthcare field and has thousands of hours of continuing education in implant dentistry. He joined Salvin Dental in 1998 and became President of the company in 2005 then CEO of the company in 2023. William is accountable for key industry leader relationships as well as new product development. William also manages the international business and oversees the daily operations of the company. William is an alumnus of Appalachian State University, the Harvard Business School Management Development Program, and the Strategic Coach, a three year focusing program for successful entrepreneurs. He has served on the Industry Advisory Committees for the American Academy of Periodontics, the Southern Academy Of Periodontology, and the Academy Of Osseointegration. William enjoys spending time with his wife and dog. His hobbies include Peloton, softball, billiards, roller-skating, baseball card collecting and attending professional sporting events and concerts. [email protected]


Greg Slayton – President
Greg has over 22 years of experience in the dental industry and is responsible for the overall customer experience at our company. He joined Salvin Dental in 2003 and became President of the company in 2023. He has thousands of hours of continuing education in implant dentistry, learning from the top key opinion leaders in our industry. Prior to entering the business world, he spent 5 years with the Charlotte Police Department as a field training officer. He also served in the United States Army Reserves before receiving an honorable discharge. He is an alumnus of the University of North Carolina – Charlotte, the Harvard Business School Management Development Program, and the Strategic Coach, a three-year focusing program for successful entrepreneurs. Greg is active in his church, enjoys golf, fishing and spending time with his family. [email protected]


Bob Salvin – Founder
Bob Salvin, with over 40 years experience in the dental industry and thousands of hours of continuing education in implant dentistry, has been involved in developing many of the unique instruments and biomaterials in our catalog. He is an alumnus of North Carolina State University, the Strategic Coach Program and the Center For Creative Leadership. Bob is the recipient of the Gateway International Trade Award, the North Carolina Governor’s International Trade Award and has been honored by the Seattle Study Club with the Charlie English Community Education Award. He serves on the Board of Trustees of Queens University in Charlotte, and is a Past President of the Charlotte World Trade Association, and the Metrolina Business Council. Bob is an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winner. He has traveled extensively throughout the world and enjoys photography, classic cars and fine dining. [email protected]