Steve Bilt

Steve Bilt has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Steve co-founded Smile Brands Inc. in 1998 and currently serves as the CEO. Steve has been responsible for the growth and success of the organization, which has over 650 practices and 8000 providers and employees across the US. Bilt has also played a key role in several acquisitions and turnaround initiatives, including Monarch Dental and Castle Dental. In 2015, they co-founded OneSmile, LLC, a parent company to Smile Brands, where they have led strategy and operations. Bilt is also the Chairman and Founder of the Smiles for Everyone Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides dental care to those in need internationally. In December 2020, Bilt became the CEO of Midwest Dental, a dental support organization operating in the upper Midwest and Northeast. Prior to their dental industry roles, Bilt worked at Vivra Incorporated and Ernst & Young, providing financial and consulting services. Steve has extensive experience in M&A, strategic planning, and operational management. Bilt is currently serving as an Advisory Investor for Dental Innovation Alliance (DIA).

Steve Bilt has a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. Their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Business Economics (& History) was obtained from UC Santa Barbara. Additionally, they completed the Presidents' Program at Harvard Business School. Steve Bilt also holds the certification of Certified Public Accountant, which they obtained in May 1990 from the California Board of Accountancy.