Smile Innovations Group Announces Appointment of Independent Director

New Board Member Validates Smile’s Continued Growth Trajectory

Vancouver, February 21, 2023 – Smile Innovations Group (“SIG”) announced the appointment of Trevor Maurer to its board of directors.  

Trevor Maurer is a seasoned executive with a wealth of experience in the dental space.     

Mr. Maurer currently serves as CEO of Shore Capital’s Oral Surgery platform investment, OMS360;, and as a Board Member for Southern Orthodontic Partners, Shore Capital’s network of orthodontists and management support services. Most recently Mr. Maurer served as President and CEO of Smile Source, where he led the growth of the company from 32 locations to over 750 independently operated franchise dental practices. Previously Mr. Maurer was CEO of Eyeweb, a digital imaging software and hardware company, and held various Sales and Marketing leadership roles at Procter & Gamble and Ciba Vision, a Novartis company. At Ciba Vision, Mr. Maurer served as North American Executive Director of Sales, where he reorganized growth markets and launched a new Sales Force of over 100 representatives. Mr. Maurer received his degree in Commerce (Accounting) from the University of Saskatchewan. 

“We are excited to have someone of Trevor’s caliber join our Board as we continue to move to the next phases of growth in our company”, said Manny Padda, Executive Chairman. “Trevor’s experience growing companies and knowledge and connections in the dental industry will be instrumental for us going forward.” 

“I’m very excited to work alongside Donald Park and Manny Padda on the Board of Smile Innovations Group. The company has significant opportunity to continue its growth path, consolidating dental laboratories in Canada. They have built a company with great fundamentals and significant upside.” Said Mr. Maurer.   

Smile Innovations Group is focused on dental laboratory acquisitions, consolidation and the development of dental products and services.  Established in 2018, the management of Smile Innovations Group offers extensive experience and success in the operational management of large-scale businesses and continually seeks out additional opportunities to add to their growing portfolio of companies.  It was co-founded by Manny Padda, Executive Chairman and Donald Park, CEO. 

Contacts:

Donald Park | CEO dpark@smileig.com

Manny Padda | Executive Chairman mpadda@smileig.com