Hugh Conway, D.D.S.
Advisor (Medical)
Dr. Conway received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. He has been involved in the profession of dentistry for over 36 years and has extensive operational experience across a wide range of clinical settings, including private dental offices, private hospitals, government hospitals, long-term care facilities, and correctional facilities. He owned and operated a private dental practice for 27 years. He has practiced general dentistry with emphases in cosmetic dentistry and forensic dentistry. With his extensive experience he provides an expert perspective on the operational application of dentistry, the patient experience in various clinical settings, and regulatory and compliance matters related to the practice of dentistry.
He has been licensed to practice dentistry in Arizona, California, Illinois, Texas, and Washington. He has maintained professional affiliations with the American Dental Association, State Dental Societies of Arizona, California, Illinois, Texas and Washington, the Chicago Dental Society, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the American Heart Association, Eastern Washington University and Howard College.
Dr. Conway has served as Chief of Dental Services for two governmental dental clinics with patient catchment areas exceeding 66,000 square miles. He has also served as Chief of Staff at two governmental medical centers and is currently serving in the role of Deputy Chief of Staff in Spokane, Washington. In addition, he has overseen two clinical rotation training programs for dental hygienists in collaboration with local universities in Texas and Washington.
EDUCATION
D.D.S.
Northwestern University Dental School
Chicago, IL
1983 - 1987
B.S., Biology
Illinois State University
Bloomington, IL
1978 – 1982
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Dental Association
Arizona, California, Illinois, Texas and Washington State Dental Societies
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
American Heart Association
Eastern Washington University, Spokane, Washington
Howard College, Big Spring, Texas
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Governmental Dental Clinics
Texas and Washington
2014 - Present
Chief of Dental Services
Served as Chief of Dental Services for two governmental dental clinics with patient catchment areas exceeding 66,000 square miles.
Also served as interim Chief of Staff at two governmental medical centers concurrent with Chief of Dental Services responsibilities.
Presently oversee a staff of seven Dentists and 14 supporting technicians and staff and an annual operating budget in excess of $3,000,000.
Concurrent with Chief of Dental Services responsibility, presently serving as Deputy Chief of Staff in Spokane, Washington and oversee Behavioral Health Services, Diagnostic Imaging Services, Pharmacy Services, Primary Care Services in addition to Dental Services.
Illinois Department of Corrections
Vienna, Illinois
2013 - 2014
Dental Surgeon and Supervisor of Dental Services
Responsible for staff of five employees and an annual operating budget of approximately $1 million.
Private Practice
Scottsdale, Arizona
2011 -2013
Arizona Department of Corrections
Buckeye and Yuma, Arizona
2011 - 2013
Concurrently worked in private practice and as a dental surgeon at Buckeye and Yuma locations.
Private Practice
Bloomington, Illinois
1987 - 2011
Forensic Dentistry
Bloomington, Illinois
1993 - 2011
Practiced general and cosmetic dentistry, growing the practice to seven chairs, 14 support staff and annual operating revenue in excess of $2 million.
Emphasized high quality and efficient patient-centered care using highest technology available to support practitioners and enhance the patient experience.
Concurrent with fostering growth of private practice, served local hospital and long-term care facilities in addressing dental needs of patients served in the greater Bloomington area.
Also concurrent with private practice, managed and provided forensic dental identification in collaboration with the Illinois McLean County Coroner’s Office and five surrounding counties.
Sold the private practice operation in 2011.