Sarah Velasco, RDH

VP of Clinical Services

Sarah brings over 19 years of exceptional experience in the dental field, with a strong background as both a practicing hygienist and a respected leader in clinical operations. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry and has since become a driving force in elevating hygiene standards across multi-location dental organizations.

At GLDP, Sarah leads our hygiene team with passion and purpose, building a thriving community of clinicians across all our practices. She is deeply committed to ongoing education and advancing clinical excellence, regularly introducing new technologies and evidence-based protocols to enhance patient care.

Sarah works closely with GLDP’s Doctor Development leadership and other clinical leaders to align hygiene initiatives with organizational goals. As Chair of the Hygiene Advisory Board, she champions collaboration, mentorship, and consistency in care across all locations.

She has also been instrumental in forging partnerships with dental and hygiene schools across the region—helping to foster the next generation of hygienists and expand GLDP’s presence within the broader dental community.

Originally from Nebraska, Sarah has called Chicagoland home for nearly 17 years and brings deep insight into the local markets we serve throughout Illinois and Indiana.