• Our Partners

    Dr. Derek Wall

    Partner

    Florida

    Dr. Wall completed his dental degree from the University Of Texas School Of Dentistry in 1995. Dr. Wall has maintained a private practice in Lynn Haven since 1997.

    He has a true passion for Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry. His desire to serve his patient base at a very high level is reflected by his commitment beyond his formal training in school. He completed a multilevel coursework program at The Peter Dawson Institute of Advanced Dental Study in St. Petersburg. The courses he studied there focused on Occlusion, Occlusal design, and TMJ dysfunction and stability. He also completed a Cosmetic Dentistry continuum in Charlotte, North Carolina under Doctors Ross Nash, Robert Lowe, and Ron Jackson.

    Dr. Wall has finished a three year program at the prestigious Spear Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona and retains Faculty Club status at Spear Education. Courses at the Spear Institute included Treatment Planning, Smile Design, Dental Photography, Advanced Occlusion and Equilibration, Anterior Live Patient, Anterior Resin, and Restorative Design. He prides himself on the completion of a one year Orthodontic training in Dallas, Texas in order enhance his restorative protocol in his practice. Dr. Wall completed another full year of implant continuum offered by the University of Florida, affording him a Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

    Dr. Wall is married to his wife Gina from Friendswood, Texas. They have three children and enjoy their time together. Their hobbies include boating, snow skiing, hunting and fishing. The family attends the First Baptist Church of Panama City, Florida.

    Dr. Sam Kleitches: Sam J. Kleitches DDS | Charlotte, NC
    I’ve been practicing since ‘89, and my top priority has always been the care of my patients. The Guardian partnership allows me to focus on my patient care, maintain the highest standards of dentistry, and do the work that I love without the stresses that come with running a business.– Dr. Kleitches
    Dr. Jake Moon: Savannah Dental Care| Aubrey, TX.
    I can keep doing what I’m doing while working toward partnership.– Dr. Jake Moon
    Dr. Yu: Carp Dental | Philadelphia, PA
    Guardian is different. They recognize potential and award partnership benefits right away.– Dr. Yu
    Drs. Hisham Barakat, Sanae Berrada, Uzma Ansari | Virginia
    Our initial and continued partnership with GDP has exceeded our expectations. We used to dream about the success we’re having as a group now. This has truly been a transformational experience in so many ways for everyone on our team.– Hisham Barakat
    Drs. Amit Ganglani, Joti Johal, Thayer Bouali, and Richard Dunning: Fresh Dental | Charlotte Metro
    We’ve always had a clear vision of what our Fresh Dental brand could become. Guardian has helped us focus on bringing that vision to life. We’ll be building new practices, adding great partner practices to our team across our region, and continuing to grow our legacy business. We’re so excited for what’s to come.– Dr. Joti Johal