We don't just fill seats; we complete teams. Ethos Partners bridges the gap between clinical excellence and operational harmony by sourcing elite providers who fit your practice’s unique DNA.
Our Founder:
Dr. Samuel V. Ayala, M.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Ayala offers a rare "dual-lens" perspective to the dental industry, backed by over 15 years of experience. With a background as both a physician and a veteran practice manager, he understands both the clinical stakes of healthcare and the business mechanics required to scale a successful office. His expertise in managing multidisciplinary teams ensures that Ethos Partners identifies talent perfectly aligned with your practice’s unique long-term goals. Dr. Ayala is also bilingual in English and Spanish, ensuring seamless communication across diverse teams and patient populations.
Ricardo Saenz
Chief Operating Officer
Ricardo is an operations leader with 17+ years of experience managing national provider networks. He has launched multiple markets and onboarded over 900 providers nationwide using a "white-glove" approach to relationship stewardship. A U.S. Army Combat Veteran Ricardo brings a disciplined, high-judgment presence to dental offices. Bilingual in English & Spanish and based in St. George, Utah, he is a specialist in stabilizing coverage and building long-term trust between patients and providers.
Anna Ayala, RDH
Vice President of Operations
With 20+ years of experience, Anna bridges the gap between clinical excellence and practice profitability. As a former Practice Manager and Registered Dental Hygienist, she offers a 'whole-office' perspective—expertly stabilizing dental operations. Anna is a specialist in elevating clinical expertise, ensuring dental offices and providers meet the highest standards of care. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Anna is results-driven and looks forward to connecting with you.
Big ideas, real impact.
Founded on the principles of integrity and excellence, Ethos Partners is a leading provider of specialized dental recruitment and on-demand dental staffing. Our mission is to simplify the staffing process for both clinicians and dental offices across two primary hubs: the South Texas corridor (Austin to McAllen) and Southern Utah (St. George to Cedar City). We aren't just a dental staffing agency for dentists and hygienists; we are your strategic partners in practice growth. By combining local expertise with a wide network of nationwide locum tenens for providers, we provide professional dental placement services that are as agile and dedicated as the dental professionals we serve. At Ethos Partners, we believe that the right placement doesn't just fill a shift—it strengthens the entire practice.