Dr. Sulman Ahmed Wins Big at the EY 2017 Entrepreneur of the Year® Award Ceremony

Dallas, TX, June 27, 2017 (Newswire.com) - Dr. Sulman Ahmed, Founder and CEO of DECA Dental, was awarded the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Award in the Southwest Region. The award recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Dr. Ahmed was selected by an independent panel of judges, and the award was presented at a special gala event at the Hilton Anatole Dallas, Texas on June 24.

Dr. Ahmed was born in Zimbabwe and moved to the U.S. at age 18. After receiving his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Dallas, he graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine where he received his Doctorate.

Upon graduation, Dr. Ahmed set out to disrupt the dental industry by pioneering a patient-centered dental model that ensured patients’ needs were always met. Based on this new philosophy, Dr. Ahmed opened his first office in Garland, Texas in 2008. Since then, DECA Dental has grown exponentially and is forecasting to have over 100 locations nationwide by the end of 2017.

Dr. Ahmed’s passion for people extends to his involvement in the community by providing thousands of needy or at-risk children and families with free dental work every year.

“I’m honored to accept such a prestigious award,” said Dr. Ahmed. “My goal has always been to bring smiles to every patient who visits any of our affiliated brands and offices, which in turn puts smiles on the faces of our staff.”

Entrepreneur Of The Year®, founded by EY, is the world’s most prestigious business awards program for entrepreneurs, chosen from an independent panel of judges including entrepreneurs and prominent leaders from business, finance and the local community. The program encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global awards program of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses.

Since 1986, EY has honored entrepreneurs whose ingenuity, spirit of innovation and discipline have driven their companies’ success, transformed their industries and made a positive impact on their communities. Now in its 31st year, the program has honored the inspirational leadership of such entrepreneurs as:

• Howard Schultz of Starbucks Coffee Company
• Pierre Omidyar of eBay, Inc.
• Reid Hoffman and Jeff Weiner of LinkedIn
• James Park of Fitbit

About DECA Dental

DECA Dental is a Dental Service Organization located in Dallas, Texas. DECA enables its doctors to deliver quality and affordable dental care by requiring ongoing training, education and mentoring for all doctors. This, in addition to an internal review board, ensures that every doctor is delivering the best care possible.

The company is also just as dedicated to the community as it is to its patients. DECA is a proud supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the exclusive provider of dental services to the Kidd’s Kids, Emmitt Smith Charities and Dallas Mavericks organizations.

DECA Dental Group was founded in 2008 by CEO, Dr. Sulman Ahmed. Under Dr. Ahmed's leadership, DECA Dental has received many honors and awards including being recognized as one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 5000 fastest growing companies in the nation and D Magazine’s Dallas-Fort Worth’s Premier Dental Group. Dr. Ahmed was also named as a finalist for the 2016 EY Entrepreneur of the Year.

To learn more information about DECA Dental, visit decadental.com.

Source: DECA Dental Group