Dr. Emily Vanney

Chief Clinical & Operating Officer · United Dental Partners · company speakers →

Dr. Emily Vanney , DDS serves as Chief Clinical & Operating Officer at United Dental Partners, a 22-location DSO serving the Chicago metropolitan area. Dr. Vanney brings a unique perspective to dental leadership, combining active clinical practice with extensive operational expertise gained through nearly a decade of DSO leadership. After graduating with honors from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry in 2012, Dr. Vanney practiced in diverse settings before joining United Dental Partners in 2016. Her dual role allows her to bridge the gap between clinical excellence and operational efficiency, focusing on strategies that enhance doctor & patient satisfaction. Dr. Vanney is passionate about developing sustainable practice models that support clinician autonomy while achieving organizational goals. Her leadership philosophy centers on collaborative problem-solving and empowering dental teams through clear performance goals and aligned incentives. She has successfully implemented clinical protocols and operational systems that have improved patient satisfaction scores and clinical outcomes across UDP's multi-specialty network. Maintaining her commitment to patient care, Dr. Vanney continues to practice general dentistry every Monday, treating patients of all ages. Her bilingual abilities in Spanish enable her to serve Chicago's diverse patient population directly. This ongoing clinical engagement informs her leadership approach and keeps her connected to the daily realities facing practicing dentists. Dr. Vanney earned her Bachelor of Science in Physics from Loyola University Chicago before completing her dental degree. She resides in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood with her husband, Eamon.

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