beBright Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

Feb 11, 2025

Kyle Clay Named Chief Operating Officer at beBright

beBright, a leading healthcare provider specializing in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, named Kyle Clay as Chief Operating Officer.

Kyle brings a wealth of experience to his role at beBright, underpinned by a strong academic and professional foundation. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the United States Military Academy and a Master of Business Administration in General Management Healthcare from Vanderbilt University. A proud U.S. Army veteran, he served six years on active duty, including two deployments to Iraq as a Combat Engineer.

Kyle has a proven track record of driving operational excellence and growth in the multi-site healthcare services industry. His expertise includes building high-functioning teams, providing strong leadership, and improving efficiency metrics. Prior to joining beBright, Kyle held C-suite roles at a private equity-backed dental services collective and served as Vice President of Operations at DaVita, a Fortune 200 mission-driven healthcare organization.

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beBright is a leading healthcare provider specializing in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. With a doctor-led team, beBright emphasizes enhancing lives through superior patient experiences and clinical outcomes while maintaining clinical autonomy across practices. The organization supports its partner providers with revolutionary administrative and operational backing, constantly expanding to further its mission of creating and sharing smiles.

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beBright Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

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