Dr. Alexander Waldman

Co-Founder & President

Dr. Alexander Waldman is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and a triple Ivy League trained orthodontist. He received his undergraduate and dental degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated with honors and was inducted into the National Dental Honor Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. He also received the National Board Achievement Award.

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Dr. Waldman completed his fellowship in orthodontics at Harvard University and received the esteemed Joseph L. Henry Award for Excellence in Clinical and Research Training, awarded to the top graduate student amongst all dental specialties. At Harvard, Dr. Waldman also received a Master of Medical Sciences degree and studied the effect of collagen mutations on temporomandibular joint degeneration, establishing an innovative research model that has led to many other studies and sparked the development of Dr. Waldman’s expertise in clinical management of jaw disorders and complex bite issues. Dr. Waldman was also recognized for his abilities to care for a wide range of children and adults with awards from the Society of Dentistry for Persons with Disabilities and the American Society of Geriatric Dentistry.

Chris Bentson

Advisor

Chris Bentson is a partner of Bentson Copple & Associates, LLC based in Greensboro, North Carolina. The company serves the orthodontic community by performing practice valuations, providing recruiting services, and negotiating transactions with both buyers and sellers. Chris has been working with orthodontists regarding the business aspects of their practices for over thirty years, and was recently awarded the "Outstanding Contribution to the Specialty Award by a non-orthodontist. from the AAO. He spends much of his time working within the orthodontic industry. He currently serves as President of the AAOF (American Association of Orthodontists Foundation) and an advisory committee member for The AAO Bulletin. In addition, he is a frequent guest lecturer at AAO meetings, regional orthodontic society meetings, orthodontic resident programs, study clubs, and orthodontic user meetings. Chris has authored dozens of articles published on the business of orthodontics in numerous orthodontic trade publications. Chris has personally visited over one thousand orthodontic practices in the United States, Canada, and Australia during his career. He enjoyed excellent relationships with consultants and vendors within the orthodontic community.

Amanda Richards

Director of Client Success - MyOrthoVA

As the Director of Client Success at MyOrthoVA, I bring over 16 years of hands-on experience working within orthodontic practices. I joined the MyOrthoVA team in July 2024 with a deep appreciation for the unique challenges orthodontic teams face each day—and a strong desire to help solve them.

My background gives me an inside perspective on the daily operations of a practice, which allows me to truly understand our clients’ needs and support them in meaningful, practical ways. At MyOrthoVA, I work closely with our clients to ensure their virtual assistants are delivering real value, freeing up in-office teams to focus on what matters most: providing excellent patient care.

One of the most rewarding parts of my role is watching our clients thrive with the help of our highly trained VAs. It’s a privilege to be part of a company that’s not only growing but making a real difference for practices across the country.