1-800-DENTIST® Announces New CEO for the Nation’s Leading Dental Marketing Company
LOS ANGELES, CA (June 29, 2010) – 1-800-DENTIST®, the nation’s leading dental marketing company for both consumers and dentists, announced today the addition of Gregg Coccari as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Coccari brings extensive marketing expertise to the most recognizable brand in dental marketing.
Fred Joyal, founder of 1-800-DENTIST® and CEO since 1991, will continue to serve as spokesperson and Vice Chairman and will be instrumental in managing the company’s new growth strategies.
“It’s an exciting time for us,” said Mr. Joyal, Vice Chairman, 1-800-DENTIST®. “More and more dentists are realizing that marketing is essential to grow their practice and we’re putting all our energy into creating the easiest and most effective marketing solutions for them.”
Mr. Coccari’s past leadership roles make him uniquely qualified to head up the Los Angeles based, privately held firm. As CEO for NetQuote®, the insurance industry’s largest lead generation company, he managed the company through three years of record sales and profit. Previously, Mr. Coccari was CEO of Teleflora®, and built the company into the world’s largest floral wire service.
“It’s a privilege to join a great company with smart people and a proven track record,” said Mr. Coccari, CEO, 1-800-DENTIST®. “Fred and his team have built an incredible service – and we believe the best is yet to come.”
About 1-800-DENTIST®
1-800-DENTIST® is contacted by 6.5 million consumers annually in their 24-hour call center and via the search engines: 1800dentist.com, dentalreferral.com and dentistry.com. Futuredontics, Inc., is parent company of 1-800-DENTIST®, as well as the brands Patient Activator®, GoAskFred.com™ and Front Desk University™, each responsible for filling a different need in the marketing of a dental practice. For more information, visit 1800dentist.com