Who is Trident?
What Makes Trident Exceptional?
Our values form a CIRCLE, with “excellence” at the center. Since its inception, excellence has been a cornerstone of Trident Endo, and we carry this with us in everything that we do.
Trident Endo has a compassionate culture. As of 2021, our organization has donated more than $125,000 in endodontic services. Every year, our employees and affiliates donate personal resources to support patients in underserved communities. In addition, our clinical directors share their expertise by educating the dental profession through CE Courses.
We define our values as the following:
- Integrity
- Respect
- Passion
- Community
- Adaptability
- Selflessness
- Continued learning
Our Vision
We strive to be the most transparent endodontic support organization. Transparency means working with integrity, offering clear expectations and providing superior support services. Since our inception, excellence has been a cornerstone of Trident Endo, along with compassion.
Mission Statement:
Trident Endo was formed in 2019 to support our existing six endodontic practices. We have now nearly doubled in size in just two short years. Our focus is to be completely transparent with our affiliates and employees by maintaining a family vibe that “we are all in this together for our patients and referring dentists.”
Our mission is to evaluate, analyze, improve and manage the operational and business aspects so that our endodontic partners achieve their goals. In order to facilitate this, we believe the patient experience must be superlative, which is why we also provide training and clinical support to endodontists early in their careers.
Founders
Dr. Ronald Taylor
Dr. Ronald Taylor is a native New Yorker and he received his bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He enrolled in dental school at the University of Maryland and during his time there he did an externship at the University of Dundee Dental School in Dundee, Scotland. After completing his dental training and receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Maryland he returned to New York and completed a General Practice Residency (GPR) program at The Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center.
Dr. Ronald Taylor
Founder and CEO
Dr. Ronald Taylor is a native New Yorker and he received his bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He enrolled in dental school at the University of Maryland and during his time there he did an externship at the University of Dundee Dental School in Dundee, Scotland. After completing his dental training and receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Maryland he returned to New York and completed a General Practice Residency (GPR) program at The Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center.
He completed his endodontic specialty training and successfully defended his thesis, receiving his certification in endodontics and his Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) from Case Western Reserve University.
He is a diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics and a member of the American Association of Endodontists, the American Dental Association, and the National Dental Association.
Dr. Taylor is the founder and CEO of Trident Endo, which provides management support services for six brands of endodontic group practices with a total of 11 locations, located in Maryland, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. He has served as an associate professor at Howard University College of Dentistry and as a Dean’s Faculty clinical assistant professor at the University of Maryland Dental School. He has been a mock board examiner for endodontic residents in the United States Navy Post Graduate Endodontic Residency Program, the Medical College of Virginia, Boston University, and the University of Maryland. He has been appointed by the American Board of Endodontics College of Diplomates to serve as a mentor to board eligible endodontists. He conducts several lectures and seminars on modern endodontics throughout the nation.
Dr. Taylor is an alumnus of the Pankey Institute and he continues his study with the Edward C. Penick Endodontic Study Club, one of the country’s premier study clubs. He is a past president of the Penick Endodontic Study Club. He was previously selected to Washingtonian Magazine’s List of Top Dentists.
Dr. Taylor is married to his lovely wife Chalissa and has two beautiful children, Kayla and Evan. He enjoys traveling, deep sea fishing, and music.
Dr. Adam Orgel
Trident Endo’s President is Dr. Adam Orgel. Trident Endo is a pioneer in the field of endodontic group practice management. He co-founded Trident Endo to support endodontists who wish to focus on their patients first and foremost. With his leadership, Trident Endo empowers its affiliates to establish and engage in thriving practices far more quickly and with less office time than they could on their own.
Dr. Adam Orgel
Co-Founder and President
Trident Endo’s President is Dr. Adam Orgel. Trident Endo is a pioneer in the field of endodontic group practice management. He co-founded Trident Endo to support endodontists who wish to focus on their patients first and foremost. With his leadership, Trident Endo empowers its affiliates to establish and engage in thriving practices far more quickly and with less office time than they could on their own.
Dr. Orgel oversees strategic growth, mergers and acquisitions, finance, and business development. During his tenure, Trident Endo has grown from managing two to more than eleven endodontic practices in four Mid-Atlantic states. He now shares his success framework with other endodontists, assisting them in achieving success on their terms.
Dr. Orgel is a top-rated practicing endodontist in addition to his business acumen. His sense of humor is always mentioned in his reviews! He belongs to the American Association of Endodontists and the American Dental Association as a specialized member. He graduated from The University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree and went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). While finishing his endodontic residency, he continued his studies at the University of Maryland, earning a master’s degree in oral biology.
Leadership Team
Our founders are supported by a knowledgeable, experienced and innovative leadership team who in turn are supported by enthusiastic and driven employees.
Crystal Mathura
Director of Business Development
Crystal Mathura
Director of Business Development
Crystal oversees the external and internal marketing and communications efforts across the organization while leading and mentoring the marketing team. She focuses primarily on the development of new/existing client relationships through an integration of digital media, publications, collateral material, proposals, and presentations to support Trident’s goals and overall Strategic Plan.
Prior to Trident Management Services, Crystal has spent her career accelerating the growth of several start-ups, transitioning these businesses into multi-state and national brands, and representing millions in annual revenue.
She states, “I have grown to truly respect the start-up entrepreneurship model. There is such an indescribably feeling of accomplishing in wearing the many hats required while building a brand and engaging targeted audiences through evolving marketing strategies. I’m personally driven to deliver results and enjoy diving head-first into whatever is needed to achieve our goals. However, what I love most about my role at Trident is that it involves conceptualizing, planning and implementing strategies with our talented team.”
Crystal brings a wealth of expertise in leading and delivering transformational solutions. She has a career in defining and guiding the implementation of best practices, standards, processes and tools to strengthen an organization and drive growth.
A proud Girl Scouts Troop volunteer, she finds great joy in mentoring, listening to, and motivating girls. She strongly believes that these types of life experiences are priceless and make a major difference in shaping their future.
Rachel Izquierdo, MSL
Director of Clinical Operations
Rachel Izquierdo, MSL
Director of Clinical Operations
Rachel Izquierdo is the Director of Clinical Operations for Trident Endo. Rachel began her leadership career in Colorado and then relocated to Maryland in 2011. She has a passion for mentoring and empowering
others to their fullest potential. Rachel Graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Masters of Science in Leadership.
In her role, Rachel is responsible for defining clinical guidelines, standardizing processes, and developing best practices. She creates synergism between the clinical and operations teams, business partners, and project managers. Her goal is to foster a supportive and trusting environment where everyone enjoys working, and together, all can succeed and grow.
Rachel brings a unique dynamic and extensive operational experience. Before joining Trident Endo, she held executive positions in optometry, dental, orthodontic, and oral surgery practices for over fifteen years. Helping startups, she wore many hats, including day-to-day operations, employee engagement, leadership development, human resources support, training, billing, outreach, and marketing. In each of her positions, she ensures that all can manage fast-expanding practices while overseeing exponential growth.
When Rachel is not working, she enjoys quality time with her husband, four teenagers, and fur baby.
Angie James MSOD/SHR, PHR, SHRM-CP
Director of Human Resources
Angie James MSOD/SHR, PHR, SHRM-CP
Director of Human Resources
Angie James graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences and minor in Business. Following graduation, she relocated to Maryland to begin her career as a Human Resource professional in healthcare.
She pursued her master’s degree at The Johns Hopkins University with a Master of Science in Organizational Development and Strategic Human Resources. In addition to this, she received her HR certifications, Professional in Human Resources (PHR) in 2013 and SHRM – Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) in 2015. She has over 16+ years of diverse experience in Human Resources in a variety of industries including healthcare, property management, restaurant, and nonprofit.
In her free time, Angie enjoys spending time with her husband and beautiful 10 months old daughter, meditating, cooking, and continuing learning new skills.
Our Affiliated Endodontic Practices
Please view the map to see our locations and link to the website/directions. We have offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and excel at partnering with dentists for optimal patient care. Our practices never turn patients away; our goal is to be accessible, convenient, and offer a painless experience. All of our locations feature state-of-the-art technology designed to provide a pain-free patient experience. Expert training and tools are invested in each practice, which contributes to an unforgettable experience that patients rave about online and back to their referring dentist.