Founder, MedMark Media
American Poet T.S. Eliot wrote, “Every moment is a fresh beginning.” These words have become my North Star – my entire journey with MedMark has been a tapestry of transformative new beginnings, each one more meaningful than the last.
Looking back on these incredible 21 years, my heart is full thinking about how we’ve scaled our impact within the dental community. When I founded Doctor of Dentistry back in 2004, it felt like launching a passion project into the unknown. But watching it evolve, and then witnessing the game-changing expansion with Implant Practice US and Endodontic Practice US in 2007, followed by Orthodontic Practice US in 2009, and Dental Sleep Practice in 2014 – each launch was like watching my children take their first steps. Through this incredible journey, we’ve successfully published 297 publications to date since MedMark’s inception – that’s countless late nights, early mornings, weekend marathons, and probably tens of thousands of road-warrior travel hours poured into every single issue. Each publication represents not just content, but sleepless nights, endless revisions to ensure excellence, and the unwavering commitment to advancing our profession. The authentic connections I’ve built with some of the most visionary minds in dentistry have been nothing short of life-changing.
When MedMark became part of the Nexus Dental Systems family in 2020, it marked a pivotal moment in our growth story. Now, as I step into my next-level adventure as Chief Marketing Officer for Nexus Dental Systems, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude. I’ll still be championing the dental community, driving purpose-driven innovation at the intersection of dental and medical breakthroughs. And MedMark? Our publications will continue disrupting the status quo, empowering excellence across all specialties while scaling our content reach and finding new ways to innovate.
These 2 decades have been the most beautiful discovery – our dental community isn’t just an industry, it’s a family of mission-driven change-makers, visionary innovators, and most importantly, treasured friends who have enriched my life beyond measure. The relationships I’ve built with these healthcare heroes, these brilliant minds determined to revolutionize patient care, have become some of the most meaningful friendships of my lifetime. Every revolutionary thought leader, inventor, and disruptor I’ve had the privilege to know personally hasn’t just shared their next-generation technologies with me – they’ve shared their hopes, their dreams, their breakthrough moments, and even their setbacks over countless conversations that turned strangers into lifelong friends.
Our publications became so much more than a showcase for disruptive innovations in imaging, instrumentation, equipment, patient communication, and practice management – they became the bridge that connected hearts and minds. We’ve amplified the voices of clinicians who became dear friends, brave souls willing to challenge outdated paradigms and pioneer bold new methodologies. Every single author who graced our pages didn’t just bring their expertise – they brought their authentic selves, their infectious passion, and often, their friendship. What started as professional relationships blossomed into an ecosystem where readers don’t just become industry leaders – they become mentors, collaborators, and genuinely cherished friends.
I’m tearing up just thinking about the incredible people I’ve encountered on this journey. Some of my closest confidants, the people I turn to for advice, the friends who celebrate my victories and support me through challenges – many of them came from this extraordinary profession. I have always said that I didn’t find my dental profession; it found me. It has been a career built on divine alchemy and serendipitous moments. Twenty years of shared experiences, industry events that felt more like family reunions, deep conversations about life, work passions that turned into lifelong friendships, and a network of support that extends far beyond business cards and LinkedIn connections. This community has given me a chosen family I never expected to find. And for that, I am eternally grateful.
Our content strategy has always been laser-focused on real-time relevance and community impact. We survived even during the darkest chapter of the pandemic shutdown; our team’s resilience was extraordinary. We pivoted to address the moment’s most pressing challenges – how to continue serving patients with unwavering safety protocols for patients, staff, and doctors. Watching the rise of tele-dentistry and other innovative platforms during that time, seeing our community’s incredible adaptability of hope — it was a masterclass in transformation that redefined the entire profession, and one that I was proud to be a part of.
But never fear, MedMark publications will continue their exponential growth trajectory, serving our loyal community with cutting-edge topics, breakthrough innovations, and an unwavering commitment to helping you scale the successful businesses of your dreams. I’m thrilled to welcome our new Publisher/Editor in Chief Scott S. De Rossi, DMD, MBA, and I’m genuinely excited about the fresh perspective and seasoned expertise he’ll bring to our brand. Scott is a true professional and one of the best author/writers that I’ve had the pleasure to be associated with lately. Look for his contributions to be informative, smart, and engaging!
As I embark on this new adventure, my heart is filled with excitement while simultaneously overflowing with pride for what we’ve built together from the ground up. I’ll always be part of this incredible MedMark family, and my commitment remains rock-solid – I still remain in our industry to empower your journey to unprecedented success!
With endless gratitude, anticipation for the new journey, and always…to your best success!
Lisa Moler