Southern Orthodontic Partners (SOP), a leading orthodontic support organization, has appointed Ryan Moynihan as its Chief Business Officer. Moynihan will oversee SOP’s business strategy and lead key growth initiatives.
Moynihan has nearly 20 years of experience in the dental and orthodontic industries and possesses extensive sales, marketing, finance, and strategy experience at Fortune 100 companies.
He most recently served as CEO of Gaidge, a leading orthodontic business intelligence platform, building it into a leading analytics and practice performance solution. He also served as Vice President of Orthodontics at PracticeTek.
A recognized industry leader, Moynihan provides consulting and keynote speaking experience to leading orthodontic and dental companies, sharing insights on operations, data, and technology.
SOP CEO John Nielsen said, “Ryan’s deep orthodontic expertise and proven track record of scaling organizations make him the ideal choice to strengthen our business strategy.
His leadership at Gaidge has enabled him to advance several transformational growth initiatives, including the expansion of our practice and physician network.”
At SOP, Moynihan will lead key initiatives to enhance operational consistency and drive digital transformation, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting orthodontists nationwide.
“I am honored to join SOP at such an exciting time,” said Moynihan. “Throughout my career, I have been passionate about helping orthodontic practices succeed and look forward to driving innovation and growth across our platform.”
Moynihan previously held leadership positions at Ormco and 3M, and has worked with global brands such as Intel, Ernst & Young, and Miller Brewing Company.

