{"id":13760,"date":"2024-12-11T16:08:50","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T00:08:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/?post_type=newsroom&#038;p=13760"},"modified":"2024-12-11T16:08:54","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T00:08:54","slug":"planet-dds-appoints-two-new-vps-to-enhance-customer-experience","status":"publish","type":"newsroom","link":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/newsroom\/planet-dds-appoints-two-new-vps-to-enhance-customer-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Planet DDS Appoints Two New VPs to Enhance Customer Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Andrew Pullmann and Bobby Spilka join Planet DDS to elevate customer success and strategic growth<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IRVINE, CA \u2013 December 12, 2024<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com?utm_campaign=&amp;utm_medium=press&amp;utm_source=organic-web&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_cta=press&amp;utm_content=pdds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Planet DDS<\/a>, a leading provider of cloud-based, enterprise-grade <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/dental-practice-management-solution-buying-guide-for-dsos\/\" data-type=\"resources\" data-id=\"12921\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dental practice management solutions<\/a>, today announced the addition of two new vice presidents to its leadership roster, scaling its customer team. Andrew Pullmann joins as Vice President of Account Management, and Bobby Spilka as Vice President of Customer Support.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These appointments support the Planet DDS mission to become a partner-in-growth for dental support organizations (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/dsos-dental-groups\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"11739\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DSOs<\/a>) and multi-location group practices, anchored on providing tailored solutions and fostering deeper customer relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evolving to Serve DSOs and Multi-Location Practices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As Planet DDS continues to align its offerings with the needs of modern dental organizations, these leadership additions mark an elevated focus on enhancing the customer experience. The company is moving from a traditional customer success model to a tailored account management approach, allowing customers to benefit from more personalized, impactful recommendations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur new strategic vision is centered on being an even stronger partner in growth for our customers. With the addition of a new VP of Account Management and VP of Customer Support, we\u2019re focusing on delivering faster, more impactful outcomes to build deeper partnerships, and help customers unlock the full value of our solutions,\u201d said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/newsroom\/matt-zelen-joins-planet-dds-as-coo\/?utm_campaign=&amp;utm_medium=press&amp;utm_source=organic-web&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_cta=press&amp;utm_content=pdds\">Matt Zelen<\/a>, Chief Operating Officer at Planet DDS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Optimizing AMand Support to Better Serve Customers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/andrew-pullmann\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andrew Pullmann<\/a> will lead the newly formed account management (AM) team, with the goal of creating an even more seamless experience for customers. Before joining Planet DDS, Pullmann worked as the senior director of Customer Success at <a href=\"https:\/\/cobalt.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cobalt <\/a>and the senior director of Strategic Director of Strategic Customer Success at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usertesting.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UserTesting<\/a>. He brings a wealth of experience in building and leading high-performing customer success teams, driving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/increasing-patient-satisfaction-and-retention-in-healthtech\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11235\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">customer retention<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/8-clinical-tips-to-increase-same-store-revenue-dental-practices\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11457\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">revenue growth<\/a>, and implementing scalable processes for strategic account management.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By unifying customer data and aligning customers with dedicated account managers, Pullmann aims to provide Planet DDS customers with more tailored solutions to address their unique business objectives. This initiative is expected to improve efficiency, increase practice revenue, and simplify customer interactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur formula for growth is rooted in helping our customers achieve their business goals,\u201d said Pullmann. \u201cWe aim to maximize efficiency and revenue for each practice by understanding their specific challenges and providing actionable solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/bobbyspilka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bobby Spilka<\/a> will oversee the development of a customer-centric, tiered support model to enhance service-level agreements (SLAs) and self-service options. Previously, Spilka worked as the Vice President of Global Customer Support at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quadient.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quadient<\/a> and the Director of Global Digital Support at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opentext.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OpenText<\/a>. He has extensive experience leading large, customer-facing technical support teams; managing SaaS, on-premises, and managed service products; and optimizing digital support operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By integrating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/applying-artificial-intelligence-in-dentistry-advantages-for-today-and-in-the-future\/\" data-type=\"resources\" data-id=\"8232\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI-powered tools<\/a> and implementing a streamlined ticketing system, Spilka will ensure faster response times, proactive issue resolution, and a smoother customer experience. These efforts will allow customers to address simple issues independently while ensuring that complex needs are resolved efficiently by the Planet DDS support team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur goal is to redefine the support experience by making it more intuitive, efficient, and customer-focused,\u201d said Spilka. \u201cWe\u2019re not just trying to improve response times; we\u2019re empowering customers with the resources they need to resolve issues quickly and easily.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving Success with a Customer-Centric Vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The appointments of Pullmann and Spilka highlight the Planet DDS team&#8217;s dedication to continuous improvement and customer-centric <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/open-apis-for-dental-software\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12911\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">innovation<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Molly Gapp, Vice President of Professional Services, added, \u201cSince joining, I\u2019ve been truly inspired by our team\u2019s dedication to delivering for customers. The addition of Andrew and Bobby strengthens our leadership, ensuring that customers not only implement our solutions successfully but also achieve lasting success and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/18-tips-to-increase-same-store-growth\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"resources\" data-id=\"13203\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">growth<\/a>.\u201d<em> <\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By continuously evolving to meet the needs of DSOs and multi-location group practices, Planet DDS is not only a trusted partner but also a leader in advancing the industry. With solutions that enable efficient operations and sustainable growth, the company remains focused on helping dental organizations to achieve their full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Planet DDS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Planet DDS is the leading provider of cloud-enabled dental software solutions, serving over 13,000 practices in the United States and having over 118,000 users. The company delivers a complete platform of solutions for dental practices, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/denticon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Denticon Practice Management<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/apteryx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apteryx Cloud Imaging<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/cloud9\/\">Cloud 9 Ortho Practice Management<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/legwork\/\">Legwork Practice Marketing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Planet DDS is committed to creating value for its dental practice clients by solving the most urgent challenges facing today\u2019s dental practices nationwide. To learn more, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com?utm_campaign=&amp;utm_medium=press&amp;utm_source=organic-web&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_cta=press&amp;utm_content=pdds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Planet DDS<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Media Contact: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:planetdds@cracklepr.com\"><strong>planetdds@cracklepr.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/book-a-demo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request a Demo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":13770,"template":"","categories":[562,1321,8,1427,379,128,165,1416,99,88,146],"tags":[92,1468,27,1178,329,13,43,169,1467,57,147],"class_list":["post-13760","newsroom","type-newsroom","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-artificial-intelligence","category-cloud-9","category-dental-cloud-technology","category-dental-service-organization","category-denticon","category-dso","category-dso-news","category-growth","category-legwork","category-planet-dds","category-practice-management","tag-customer-experience","tag-customer-support","tag-dental-practice","tag-dental-practice-management","tag-denticon","tag-dentistry","tag-dso","tag-growth","tag-multi-location-practices","tag-planet-dds","tag-practice-management"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/newsroom\/13760","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/newsroom"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/newsroom"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13770"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13760"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13760"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13760"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}