Spark Dental Management
Denise Buffington has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Denise is currently serving as the Vice President at Spark Dental Management since March 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Catholic Health Initiatives as the Director of Payer Contracting from September 2017 to March 2022. In this role, they were responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of payer contracts, establishing positive relationships with payers, and coordinating financial analysis of payer contract performance. Before that, Denise worked at Select Medical as the Corporate Director of Managed Care from July 2011 to September 2017, where they negotiated and managed terms of managed care contracts and analyzed market trends. Denise also has experience as a Practice Administrator at Central PA Eye Institute from March 2009 to December 2010 and as a Practice Manager at Frank A. DeLeo, D.O. from June 1997 to March 2009. In these roles, they oversaw the management and financial aspects of the practices.
Denise Buffington holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, with a specialization in General Business from the University of Phoenix. Additionally, they have an Associates Degree in Business Management from HACC. The years of enrollment or completion for both degrees are not provided.
This person is not in any offices
Spark Dental Management
Spark Dental Management is a leading, regional pediatric Dental Support Organization (DSO). We support the provision of preventive services, diagnostic imaging, and a full range of restorative dental care for our affiliated pediatric practices and ambulatory surgery centers at more than 70 locations across seven states. Leveraging the latest equipment and technology, our affiliated dentists provide comprehensive dental care to pediatric patients – from infants to adolescents—in fun, welcoming environments designed specifically for the needs of children. At Spark Dental Management, our goal is to provide the highest level of business and operational support, allowing our affiliated dental care teams to focus on true patient-centered care. From financial management to human resources and business development, our professionals work to support affiliated dental practices, improving patient experience and access to dental care. We’re proud to play a role in dental practice success, and even more honored to be making a difference in the lives of children in the communities we serve.