Event
Session 3: June 17, 2026
1:00 – 2:30 PM (CT)
Topic: The mouth is part of the body
Holistic health-focused dental innovations, chronic condition programs, and medical dental integration.
Recommended Job Areas: Clinical Affairs, Product Development, Value Based Care, Population Health, Medical Dental Integration Teams, Provider Network, Care Management, Quality Improvement
Dr. Suzanne Ebert
Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer
USAble Life
Dr. Suzanne Ebert, DMD, FAGD, ICD, is Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at USAble Life. She leads the Dental4Health® initiative, which auto-enrolls members based on medical diagnoses to improve outcomes for conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and pregnancy. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Ebert previously served as Vice President at the American Dental Association. She earned her dental degree from the University of Louisville, completed residency at the University of Florida, and holds leadership and volunteer roles in several dental organizations. She is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Robert Lewando, DDS, MBA
Executive Director, Specialty Benefits Professional Services
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Robert Lewando, DDS, MBA, is executive director of Specialty Benefits Professional Services at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, where he oversees dental coverage for 1.1 million members. Lewando spent about 20 years at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, a multispecialty medical and dental group practice in Boston, where he held both clinical and administrative roles. He served as chief of the organization’s largest fee-for-service dental practice for most of that time. He continues to practice periodontology one day per week while focusing the remainder of his time on his role at BCBSMA. He has contributed to the development of strategies aimed at improving overall member health by identifying medical conditions where dental care plays a key role. This work led to the creation of condition-specific, member-focused dental benefits, including the Total Health program. Lewando earned a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from Tufts University. He received his dental degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and completed specialty training in periodontics through a joint program with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Harvard School of Dental Medicine. He also holds an MBA from Boston College. He serves as the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association’s voting representative on the American Dental Association’s Code Maintenance Committee, which oversees CDT code updates. Lewando is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and holds a clinical appointment at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
Daniel Croley, DMD
Vice President and Chief Dental Officer
Delta Dental of CA, NY, PA & Affiliates
Daniel Croley, DMD, serves as Vice President and Chief Dental Officer for Delta Dental of California and Affiliates, serving more than 27 million customers across 15 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and other U.S. territories. He leads the organization’s clinical vision and quality strategy, advancing evidence-based care and driving innovation to strengthen oral health care and support overall health outcomes. Beyond Delta Dental, Dr. Croley is actively engaged in the broader oral health ecosystem, fostering collaboration among insurers, dental professionals, professional associations, healthcare standards organizations, and quality improvement initiatives. His work emphasizes access to care and the integration of oral health into whole-person health strategies. He was recognized for his collaboration with the American Heart Association to help develop cardiovascular screening standards for the oral healthcare setting. Dr. Croley earned his dental degree from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry and completed a general practice residency at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.
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