The Vivos Institute®

Ruth Hembree has been in dentistry for over 18 years on the operational side. She has worked for a large DSO overseeing practices in several states; she has consulted for dental practices throughout the DFW market and helped start and organize a small dental service organization. 

Her operational and people development experience includes her work for Target as an executive and Victoria’s Secret in store support. In addition, Ruth has experience as a facilitator of the Leadership Challenge and has extensive executive training experience. Currently, Ruth is the senior vice president of practice services for Vivos as well as an instructor at The Vivos Institute, training Vivos Integrated Providers and their teams with implementation support.

Dr. Kacy Jo received her Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Starting in 2020, Dr. Jo shifted her career from general dentistry to airway-focused dentistry. This included treating patients of all ages in skeletal underdevelopment, TMD, as well as performing functional frenuloplasty of the tongue and lips. Dr. Jo works at the Vivos Center in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. She was recently nominated by the organization to become a clinical advocate to lead and guide other Vivos providers. 

A Dedicated Dental Hygienist and Accomplished Myofunctional Therapist, LeighAnne is a dental industry veteran with over thirty years of experience. LeighAnne, along with her husband and three grown children, calls South Florida home. Her extensive expertise in Myofunctional Therapy is highly regarded, having previously owned her own practice where she provided patients with tailored treatments. 

Presently, LeighAnne serves as the Vice President of the MyoCorrect Department at Vivos Therapeutics, Inc. 

LeighAnne’s qualifications extend beyond her coursework in Myofunctional Therapy to include her “QOM” status, making her a Qualified Orofacial Myologist. Her specialty lies in treating Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders, whether inperson or via Telemedicine. Leigh Anne is passionate about helping individuals become their best selves and takes great pride in her work. 

When she’s not working, LeighAnne enjoys shelling at the beach with her loved ones. 

Brian Kraft, DDS, is a board-certified general and cosmetic dentist at Payson Dental and Orthodontics in West Payson, Utah, with more than 15 years of experience. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, in Aurora, and enjoys helping patients of all ages perfect their beautiful smiles.