Derek Giddon
Derek Giddon is the Co-Founder and CEO of AirPay Dental, where he drives development of the company’s automated insurance verification platform. Under his leadership, he has strengthened product delivery and market adoption, positioning AirPay as a trusted tool for dental practices seeking efficiency and accuracy.
Career Milestones
- Earned his D.D.S. from NYU in 2012 and owned Dr. Derek Giddon DDS PC until 2019.
- Founded Smylen in 2020, demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to dental innovation.
- Co-founded AirPay Dental in 2022 and serves as CEO, leading the company’s rapid growth and industry recognition.
- Under his leadership, AirPay won the 2023 Digital Health Award for Payments/Processing and the Revere Partners' Innovation Award.
- Focused on revolutionizing dental practice efficiency through automation and technology-driven solutions.
About AirPay Dental
AirPay Dental automates dental insurance verification to simplify front-desk workflows for dental practices. The platform serves dentists and dental care organizations, saving time and reducing claim errors by integrating with over 1,200 insurance payers. Its fast, accurate software has earned trust from practices by improving verification consistency and streamlining administrative burden.