High-stakes leadership taught me resilience is steady and thoughtful. Strength comes from teams who motivate me daily through their dedication to patient care.
Sheridan Bennett, MBA · In Her Own Words
Her Story
About Sheridan
Sheridan Bennett is a healthcare compliance and clinical excellence leader with more than 20 years of experience in dentistry and over eight years in medical and ambulatory surgery. As Director of Compliance and Clinical Excellence at Flagship Specialty Partners, Sheridan leads initiatives that strengthen regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and patient safety across a multi-state oral and maxillofacial surgery network. Known for her patient-centered leadership, she works closely with surgeons, executive leadership, and clinical teams to develop sustainable compliance programs, improve operational performance, and ensure organizations remain survey-ready while maintaining the highest standards of care.
Throughout her career, Sheridan has built extensive expertise in healthcare compliance, accreditation readiness, risk management, clinical operations, and workforce development. Prior to her current leadership role, she held regional management and clinical operations positions with MyOrthodontist and Pacific Dental Services, where she successfully led multiple oral surgery teams, reduced employee turnover, and supported operations across numerous clinical locations. She also serves on her organization's Clinical Governance Board, collaborating with healthcare leaders to advance evidence-based practices, strengthen quality initiatives, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Sheridan earned both her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources and her Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management from Western Governors University. She also holds the SHRM-CP credential and has completed advanced professional development in healthcare quality and safety through Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Recognized by Influential Women for her leadership, Sheridan is committed to transforming compliance into a strategic driver of clinical excellence by fostering collaboration, accountability, and systems that empower healthcare teams to deliver safe, consistent, and exceptional patient care.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Sheridan
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to building strong relationships, staying curious, and leading with collaboration. By listening to frontline teams, partnering with clinical leaders, and embracing continuous learning, I strive to develop practical solutions that strengthen quality, patient safety, and the overall patient experience while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to embrace challenges instead of avoiding them. Growth happens outside your comfort zone, and success often requires grit, perseverance, and the willingness to lean on your team while continuing to move forward.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Believe in your abilities before asking others to believe in them. Speak up, ask questions, and embrace challenges that help you grow. Earn respect through your knowledge, professionalism, and integrity, stay true to your values, and never underestimate the value of your voice.
04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that matter most to me are integrity, accountability, collaboration, and service. I believe in doing the right thing, building trust through honesty and respect, and keeping quality, safety, and compassion at the center of every decision. These principles guide both my professional work and my personal life.
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