EY Announces Dr. Sulman Ahmed of DECA Dental Entrepreneur of the Year® 2017 Award Finalist in the Southwest Region

Dr. Sulman Ahmed, CEO & Founder of DECA Dental

EY announces Dr. Sulman Ahmed, founder and CEO of DECA Dental, as a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Award in the Southwest region for the second year in a row.

The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Now in its 31st year, EY seeks those leaders who shape today’s ideas into tomorrow’s exceptional companies.

“It’s humbling to think we started off with only one office in Corinth, TX, in 2008, and within 7 short years have expanded to over 70 offices, including Ideal Dental and other affiliated brands throughout Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin,” said Dr. Ahmed.

DECA Dental was built around a patient-centered dental model that meets patient demand for convenience and availability. 

Through the large amount of growth within DECA, Dr. Ahmed makes it a point to create and maintain close relationships with his employees. He knows every member of his staff personally. He’s also worked in every position at the company, providing him with first-hand experience and an understanding of the job’s demands and role in patient care. 

With extended hours and same-day treatment, DECA makes their patients a priority, offering multiple services and specialties six days a week all under one roof.

About DECA Dental

DECA Dental is a Dental Service Organization located in Dallas, Texas, with 70-plus offices located throughout Texas including Ideal Dental and other affiliated brands. The company's mission is to put smiles on the faces of hundreds of patients that visit its offices daily. DECA enables its doctors to deliver quality and affordable dental care by requiring ongoing training, education and mentoring for all Doctors. This in addition to an internal review board ensures that every Doctor is delivering the best care possible.

The company is also just as dedicated to the community as it is to its patients. DECA is a proud supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the exclusive provider of dental services to the Kidd’s Kids, Emmitt Smith Charities and Dallas Mavericks organizations.

DECA Dental Group was founded in 2008 by its CEO, Dr. Sulman Ahmed. Under Dr. Ahmed's leadership, DECA Dental has received many honors and awards, including being recognized as one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 5000 fastest growing companies in the nation and D Magazine’s Dallas-Fort Worth’s Premier Dental Group. Dr. Ahmed was also named as a finalist for the 2016 EY Entrepreneur of the Year.

To learn more information about DECA Dental, visit decadental.com.

About Entrepreneur Of The Year®

Entrepreneur Of The Year®, founded by EY, is the world’s most prestigious business awards program for entrepreneurs, chosen from an independent panel of judges including entrepreneurs and prominent leaders from business, finance, and the local community. The program makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global awards program of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in over 145 cities and more than 60 countries. ey.com/eoy

Source: DECA Dental