Dr. Laurence Benz
Dental Care Alliance
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Laurence (Larry) Benz is a seasoned Executive leader and Board Member. He is the founder of multiple companies, including Confluent Health, a premier provider of musculoskeletal health solutions through over 800 private physical therapy under several industry-leading brand names, digital health (MOVI), advanced education (Evidence In Motion), occupational medicine (Fit For Work, IAA, Worksteps), Post-Acute Care Optimization Solution (IncreMedical), and provider network management (PTPN).
In August 2024, Dr. Benz joined the Board of Dental Care Alliance (DCA), and in December 2024, he transitioned to the role of Executive Chairman and is currently serving as interim CEO, contributing his deep expertise in healthcare management, workforce development, and organizational strategy to one of the nation’s leading dental support organizations.
Dr. Benz’s leadership roots run deep. His PTD Equity fund was the initial stage investment vehicle for the holdings that became Confluent Health and also included investments in Home Health, Pharma, and Education along with many startups in analytics, health services, Texas Roadhouse restaurants, and real estate. Early in his career, he founded and led Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team (KORT) from 1987 to September 2007, successfully growing it into a thriving outpatient physical therapy company before its sale to Select Medical.
His service also includes time as a U.S. Army Captain in the Army Medical Specialist Corps (1984–1989), during which he earned the Meritorious Service Medal.
An accomplished speaker, Dr. Benz has delivered more than 250 invited presentations at conferences and educational programs across the country, including engagements in physical therapy, MBA, and Executive Education curricula. He has contributed to the profession through service on the American Physical Therapy Association’s Advisory Panel on Practice, the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, and Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation.
Dr. Benz holds a track record of civic and academic leadership, including past chairmanship at the University of Louisville Board, and current trusteeship at the University of Louisville. He also serves on the boards of the University of Louisville Athletic Association, and UL Health. Recognized with numerous awards in business, leadership, and physical therapy, he is a Catherine Worthingham Fellow and the author of the 2019 bestselling book Called to Care: A Medical Provider’s Guide to Humanizing Healthcare.