# Donald Park

> Donald Park is the Vancouver-based co-founder and CEO of Smile Innovations Group, established with Manny Padda in 2018. His career spans dental technology and manufacturing operations, including leadership at Straumann and DenMat. At Smile, he oversees laboratory acquisitions and partnerships that combine digital capabilities and operational support with established local teams.

- **Role:** Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at Smile Innovations Group Inc.
- **Organizations:** Smile Innovations Group Inc., Etkon USA, Institut Straumann AG, Biomet Orthopedics, Biomet 3i, DenMat, DentX Solutions
- **Known for:** Built a North American manufacturing centre for Straumann CAD/CAM., Managed more than 180 employees and annual revenue of US$24 million as VP of Laboratory and Technology at DenMat., Co-founded Smile Innovations Group in 2018 and led its expansion through laboratory acquisitions, partnerships and new locations.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2018** — Held senior roles at Etkon USA, Institut Straumann AG, Biomet Orthopedics, Biomet 3i and DenMat; exact dates are not established.
- **2018** — Co-founded Smile Innovations Group with Manny Padda; first laboratory acquisition, Shanto, took effect June 1.
- **2019** — Smile acquired JT Ceramics on November 1.
- **2021** — Smile acquired Capital Ceramics and Milident, expanded Shanto into Kelowna, and announced financing with RBC.
- **2023** — Smile partnered with Novident, Masters Dental Lab and Dental Crafts; Trevor Maurer joined its board.
- **2024** — David Miller joined as COO; Smile partnered with Second Nature and acquired Tech-Alliage.
- **2025** — Smile announced a new Milident laboratory in Ottawa, effective October 1.

## Achievements

- Built a North American manufacturing centre for Straumann CAD/CAM.
- Managed more than 180 employees and annual revenue of US$24 million as VP of Laboratory and Technology at DenMat.
- Co-founded Smile Innovations Group in 2018 and led its expansion through laboratory acquisitions, partnerships and new locations.

## Latest updates

- **2025-09** — Smile announced a new Milident laboratory in Ottawa, effective October 1, 2025.
- **2024-11** — Smile acquired Tech-Alliage in Laval, with independent operations and its management team retained.
- **2024-08** — DentX Solutions identified Donald Park as its CEO in an announcement of a Canadian distribution partnership with Aidite North America.
- **2024-05** — Smile announced a partnership with Second Nature Dental Laboratories in Markham.
- **2024-01** — Smile appointed David Miller as chief operating officer.

## Links

- Website: https://smileinnovationsgroup.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ddspark/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/SIG_Canada
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/smileinnovationsgroup/

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Last updated: 2026-10-10