MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — beBright, a doctor-founded and doctor-led dual-specialty support organization focused on integrated pediatric and orthodontic care, announced the appointment of Kyle Clay as Chief Executive Officer. Clay previously served as Chief Operating Officer and will now guide the company’s next phase of organic growth while advancing its mission to deliver high-quality experiences and life-changing outcomes for children and families.
Since joining beBright, Clay has led operational improvements, expanded provider support systems and built scalable infrastructure for the company’s rapidly growing network. His background includes extensive multi-site healthcare experience, prior C-suite roles in dental services and operational leadership positions at DaVita. He holds a B.S. in Economics from the United States Military Academy at West Point and an MBA from Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management.
“beBright was founded on the belief that integrated pediatric and orthodontic care is a unique and superior care delivery model in dentistry,” said Kyle, Chief Executive Officer of beBright. “Our role is to empower our doctors and teams with the best workflows and culture in the industry so children feel cared for, families feel supported, and our practices can achieve their highest potential. I am honored to lead this next chapter as we elevate the beBright POP model, invest in our communities, and build a platform where partnership, innovation and execution thrive together.”
Brad Coppens, Senior Partner at InTandem Capital Partners and a member of beBright’s Board of Directors, said, “From day one, Kyle has demonstrated the blend of operational rigor, cultural stewardship and forward-thinking strategy that defines great healthcare leadership. He is exactly the leader who can take beBright to the next level.”
Under Clay’s leadership, beBright plans continued investment in a people-first culture, expansion of its integrated pediatric and orthodontic POP model across existing and new markets, and enhancement of technology, analytics and operational support systems that help practices grow while preserving clinical autonomy.
The company’s leadership team remains focused on strengthening patient experience, elevating clinical standards and enabling sustainable, data-driven organic growth across its platform.
