Executive profiles

Gary D. Radine is President and CEO of Dentegra Insurance Company and Dentegra Insurance Company of New England, as well as of the Dentegra Group holding company system. The Dentegra companies and other affiliates in the holding company system are together licensed to operate in all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

Under Mr. Radine's leadership of the holding company system of dental plans, membership has grown to 23 million, making it one of the nation's largest integrated dental benefit systems under single management. As part of Dentegra's mission, Mr. Radine aims to provide access to dental benefits to the largest number of people possible through innovative programs for group purchasers, individuals, seniors, veterans, as well as those on public assistance and other communities.

Mr. Radine, who has been involved in the dental industry since 1970, earned his bachelor's degree from San Jose State University and a master's degree in applied behavioral science from California State University-Dominguez Hills. He also completed postgraduate work at the University of Georgia and Stanford University. Prior to joining Dentegra Group, Inc., Mr. Radine served as dental care director for the California Dental Association for eight years.