Who We Are

About PracticeProtection

PracticeProtection is dentist-owned and directed and was founded by dentists, dental industry experts and insurance professionals. PracticeProtection was created to provide the ultimate solution for the protection of America’s dental professionals and their practices. PracticeProtection offers its policies directly to dental professionals and our philosophy and disciplined underwriting leads to less risk and fewer claims, creates better financial results, and allows us to provide lower rates and consistent pricing.

Our Story

Eric Stetzel, Founder and Chief Strategic Officer of PracticeProtection, is the dental supplier who founded Panoramic Corporation and pioneered putting whole-mouth x-ray machines in dental offices in the 1980’s and 90’s. Panoramic placed its machines in dental practices with no up-front cost and dentists were charged only a modest fee per x-ray. This opened an important and untapped income stream for all the participating dentists. Everyone benefited from the Panoramic program: the patients, the dentists and Panoramic, which has dominated the dental x-ray market ever since the 1990’s. Panoramic does not rely on third-party distributors to sell its products; rather, it markets directly to dental practices around the country, which results in cost-effective products and superior service.

Michael J. Wallace, Founder and President & CEO of PracticeProtection, is the insurance expert who founded MedMal Direct Insurance Company and served as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. MedMal Direct operates in 12 states, from the Southeast to the Midwest, and is the largest direct physician medical malpractice insurance company in the country. MedMal Direct has a direct-to-consumer model that has helped to improve the bottom line for thousands of physician practices as well as create a great long-term relationship with its clients.

Letter from our President

We are so pleased you’ve decided to take a closer look at PracticeProtection.

PracticeProtection was founded to create the ultimate solution for the protection of America’s healtcare professionals and their practices. We believe in treating doctors fairly, and that begins with transparency. PracticeProtection offers its policies directly to healthcare professionals and our philosophy and disciplined underwriting leads to less risk and fewer claims, creates better financial results, and allows us to provide lower rates and consistent pricing..

PracticeProtection is your partner in protecting your practice. Let us show you a better way to receive the same or enhanced coverage with substantial control and savings. With our deep industry expertise and strong relationships, we are committed to delivering you the best coverage and experience possible.”.

Warmest regards,.
Michael J. Wallace
President & CEO

Our Mission

PracticeProtection’s mission is to prevent, protect and reward its members by providing unsurpassed protection at an industry-leading value through a team of dedicated experts.

Our Leadership Team

Our leadership team comprises industry experts with decades of experience and expertise, resulting in the unmatched value, superior service and aggressive defense our members have to expect.

Michael Wallace

President & CEO

W. Saunders Bliss

Vice President & General Counsel

Timothy R. Bone

Vice President of Claims

Eric Stetzel

Executive Chairman & Chief Strategic Officer

Cory Brown

Chief Financial Officer

Eric Stine

Executive Vice President & Director

Steven P. Ellinwood, DDS

Director

Mark R. Stetzel, DDS

Director

Michael T. Smith, DDS

Director