About ProSomnus^® Sleep Technologies

Supporting Your Success

ProSomnus Sleep Technologies designs, manufactures and markets FDA Cleared Class II Medical Devices dentists use to treat patients diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. ProSomnus Devices are the first, precision oral appliance therapy devices designed to enhance compliance, mitigate side effects and, enable dentists to achieve excellent patient experiences and outcomes. They have been used to treat thousands of patients, with clinical performance that has been validated in randomize controlled trials, retrospective cohort studies, and numerous clinical case reports.

The company is dedicated to further advancing the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea through ongoing research, product development, and process enhancement for improved effectiveness, efficiency, and convenience for patients and doctors alike.

ProSomnus is focused on commercializing device designs that are clinically relevant, creating treatment experiences that exceed the needs of the practicing sleep dentist and his or her patients, and supporting scientific research that further establishes Dental Sleep Medicine as a viable therapy for OSA.

In the end, it is the people of ProSomnus that makes this company great. Passionate about improving and saving lives, our team infuses their care and enthusiasm into every product, strategy, and support system.

Len Liptak

Co-founder & CEO

Len Liptak

Co-founder & CEO

Len Liptak is the CEO of ProSomnus® Sleep Technologies. An award-winning executive with expertise growing and operating innovation-oriented businesses, Len is a founding member of ProSomnus, and co-inventor of the company’s flagship product. Len also serves on the company’s Board of Directors.

Prior to starting ProSomnus, Len was President of MicroDental Laboratories, where he led the commercialization of multiple, award-winning, new products, guided business unit operations, and directed the expansion of the company’s digital supply chain. During Len’s tenure, the company grew three times faster than the industry average, expanded gross margins, and set company records for profitability. At MicroDental, Len was named to ExecRank’s list of top executives for privately held companies in 2012 and 2013. In 2016, Len led the sale of MicroDental Laboratories to the Modern Dental Group (HKG:3600).

Len also spent 10 years at 3M Company and Stryker Corporation in strategic business development, business unit management and product development capacities. While at 3M, Len received his Six Sigma accreditation, and was awarded the company’s Golden Step Award, Circle of Technical Excellence Team Award, and Global Sales and Marketing Leadership Award.

Len earned an M.B.A. from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management and a B.A. from Brown University. A lifelong learner, Len has completed executive education programs at John’s Hopkins, and is a member of the Young President’s Organization (YPO).

Sung Kim

Co-founder & CTO

Sung Kim

Co-founder & CTO

Sung Kim is the Chief Technology Officer for ProSomnus® Sleep Technologies. Prior to starting ProSomnus, Sung was Engineering Director of MicroDental Laboratories and was responsible for product and process development projects including the MicrO2® Sleep and Snore Device.

Before MicroDental Laboratories, Sung worked for 3M Company for over 7 years holding several senior level product development and engineering positions and has either authored or co-authored a number of patents related to the dental and orthodontic industries. Sung was a Circle of Technical Excellence Individual Winner in 3M Health Care Business.

Sung holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Dave Kuhns, PhD

Co-founder & CSO

Dave Kuhns, PhD

Co-founder & CSO

Dave Kuhns, PhD, is the Chief Science Officer at ProSomnus® Sleep Technologies and reports to CEO Len Liptak. As CSO Dave is responsible for developing Intellectual Property, Regulatory filings and the Scientific Advisory Board. He will drive product commercialization by focusing on clinical evidence and the customer experience.

Prior to starting ProSomnus, Dave was Senior Director of Product Development and Technical Sales at MicroDental Laboratories from 2013 to 2016. While at MicroDental, Dave increased percent of total revenues from new products by 3x, products included the MyDentalLab.com, Customer Web Portal, MicroShade℠ Digital Shade Matching System and the MicrO2® Sleep and Snore Device, which became the flagship product for ProSomnus. He is co-inventor of the MicrO2® Sleep and Snore Device.

Before joining MicroDental, Dave held a variety of product development positions at 3M from 1996 to 2013. At 3M Unitek he developed the Unitek™ TMP treatment management portal for the Incognito™ appliance system. At 3M Medical Division, Dave developed products for Infection Prevention and at the 3M Engineering Systems and Technology group, Dave created sensor and measurement systems.

Dave has a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Washington, Seattle, and a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign. He has more than a dozen patents in the fields of Medical, Dental, Sensors and Software Design and has won numerous awards in Technical Excellence.

Jerry Vogel

VP of Sales

Jerry Vogel

VP of Sales

Jerry Vogel has 40 years of sales and executive leadership in the medical and dental industry. He specializes in Patient Focused Sleep and Digital Solutions. Jerry was responsible for sales and management in both North and Latin America for Nobel Biocare. He also had leadership roles at Masimo Corporation, Pyxis and Panthera Dental.

Jerry has lectured nationally at many major meetings discussing the practice development formulas for both sleep and digital dentistry. He is the President of the Drew O’Donoghue Fund, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, cures and awareness of rare cancers, particularly ACC. He has been honored as the citizen of the year from his town and the recipient of the volunteer of the year for Bergen County.

Jerry is a sleep apnea patient himself and is committed to helping the millions of CPAP failure and untreated patients. He aspires to identify a pediatric appliance solution to assist children with this epidemic, especially those classified within the Spectrum.

Mindy Hungerman

VP of Finance

Mindy Hungerman

VP of Finance

Mindy Hungerman joined ProSomnus in June 2017 as Vice President of Finance. Prior to joining ProSomnus, Mindy was Vice President of Finance at AMP Printing and The National Food Laboratory. From 2002 to 2008, she was head of finance and accounting at MicroDental Laboratories, the last three years there, she served as Vice President of Finance. Mindy has over 20 years’ experience in accounting and finance leadership roles in the software, food and beverage, and dental industries. She worked for Ernst & Young for 4 years and she is a Certified Public Accountant. Mindy holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from St. Mary’s College in Moraga, CA.

Heather Whalen

VP of Marketing

Heather Whalen

VP of Marketing

Heather Whalen is the Vice President of Marketing for ProSomnus Sleep Technologies. Prior to joining ProSomnus, Heather was Director of Clinical Education for MicroDental Laboratories and was responsible for all educational activities including management of ADA CERP recognition, sponsorships, affiliations and managing over 100 events per year.

Heather spent over 13 years at MicroDental holding other various management roles leading successful teams in Sales and Customer Service. Previously, Heather worked for San Francisco Bay Area Graphic Design firms in Project Management. Heather holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Design from California State University, Chico.

Mark T. Murphy, DDS, D-ABDSM

Lead Clinical Faculty

Mark T. Murphy, DDS, D-ABDSM

Lead Clinical Faculty

Mark T. Murphy, DDS, a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine is the Lead Faculty for Clinical Education at ProSomnus® Sleep Technologies and the Principal of Funktional Consulting . He also serves on the Adjunct Faculty at the University of Detroit Mercy and oversees the Practice and Financial Management Curriculum at the Pankey Institute. He lectures internationally on Leadership, Practice Management, Communication, Case Acceptance, Planning, Occlusion, TMD and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Mark has been involved in Sleep Dentistry for over 25 years, is an AADSM member, and has trained with several of the leading sleep dentists and training institutes. He is an informative and entertaining speaker, blending a stand-up style of humor and anecdotes with current evidence-based research that you can take home and use in your practice right away.

Edward T. Sall, MD, DDS, MBA

Medical Director

Edward T. Sall, MD, DDS, MBA

Medical Director

Dr. Edward T. Sall is Medical Director for ProSomnus® Sleep Technologies. As Medical Director, Dr. Sall focuses on enhancing physician acceptance of Oral Appliance Therapy for patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

He obtained a DDS from Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery in 1980. Due to his interest in facial pain and temporomandibular disorders he decided to return to medical school for additional training. He attended SUNY Upstate Medical Center and received an MD in 1987, followed by a 5-year residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. Since 1992, Dr. Sall has practiced in Syracuse, New York as an Otolaryngologist and Dentist with an emphasis on TMD, facial pain, general Otolaryngology and the surgical and medical management of sleep disorders. He obtained an MBA from SUNY Binghamton in 2000 with an emphasis in healthcare. Dr. Sall became board certified in Sleep Medicine and has treated over 3,500 patients with Oral Appliance Therapy.

ProSomnus® Sleep Technologies is a member of HealthpointCapital’s portfolio of investments. HealthpointCapital is a value-driven, research-oriented private equity firm that has an exceptional track record of investing in innovative dental and orthopedic medical device companies. View our Board of Directors.

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