“In an environment where the primary implant companies have become large and bureaucratic, attempting to cover all areas of dentistry, Thommen is dedicated to being an expert in implant dentistry by providing one comprehensive implant system and respecting the human reality that people work with people. We believe in supporting our partners with a boutique experience, one that utilizes our 30-year heritage of Swiss precision craftsmanship, innovative design, personalized service and overall elegant simplicity,” stated Root. He continued, “We believe that we have the best untold story in the industry and now is the perfect time to share it. Thommen has evolved over the past 30 years and because of the unique size of our company and outside-in approach, we can offer customers a truly unique, personal experience.”

Scott Root brings over 25 years of experience in building and leading organizations in the dental and medical device industries including several leading dental implant companies. He was a founder of Straumann USA where he spent 15 years helping transform the business into the second largest dental implant company in the industry. He also spent many years as President of Astra Tech North America, then Dentsply Implants North America following their acquisition. Most recently, he led APAC for Nobel Biocare and was the Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand.

Joe Galea has over 30 years of experience in finance, accounting and operations. He has led the finance departments of divisions at Fortune 500 companies as well as small businesses. Mr. Galea was most recently the Corporate Controller of a durable medical equipment company in the Cleveland area, where he led finance, accounting, human resources and supply chain.

Brandon Speelman has been with Thommen Medical since 2018. Starting in a sales role, he was successful in growing his territory substantially. Brandon went on to be the Director of Marketing, utilizing his success and experience to reshape marketing for Thommen Medical, USA. Fast forward to today, Brandon is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the US market and focuses on driving awareness, creating culture, giving the patient the best possible solution, and achieving results both clinically and corporately. 
In Brandon’s free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, cooking and anything outdoors.

Todd Fridrich has over 30 years of industry expertise and nearly 14 at the company. He has served as an instructor for the Graduate Prosthodontics Program at the University of Iowa as well as the Continuum on Implant Dentistry at the University of Florida. He is immediate past President of the American Prosthodontic Society and has served on the editorial review board for The Journal of Prosthodontics and the Journal of Dental Technology.