Steve E. Thorne B.A., M.H.A.

Stephen Thorne is the Founder and CEO of Pacific  Dental Services® (PDS), a prominent dental and medical support  organization established in 1994. Based in Irvine, Calif., PDS delivers  comprehensive business support services to nearly 1,000 dental and  primary care practices in 25 states, operating in major market areas across the United States.

PDS is dedicated to integrating dental and medical care and  supporting clinicians in their professional growth. Mr. Thorne's  leadership has solidified PDS as an expert in the Mouth-Body  Connection®, advocating for enhanced collaboration between dental  and medical professionals to optimize patient outcomes. He actively  contributes to industry organizations and academic institutions, promoting the integration of oral health and medicine.

Mr. Thorne graduated from the University of California Los Angeles with a degree in business economics and earned his master's degree in Health Administration from Chapman University. In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from A.T. Still University, the world's first osteopathic medical school, in 2016.

Currently residing in Nevada with his wife Pam, they have been married for 32 years and have seven children and six grandchildren.

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