About Us

Sharmyn Long Olivares, RDH, BS, began her career in dentistry as an RDA at 15, became an RDH by 19, and for 30+ years she has served the dental industry as consultant and transitions facilitator. In 1991, Sharmyn earned a degree from TWU in Dental Hygiene/Business Marketing and Management. Sharmyn spent 10 years employed by Pinnacle Practices, Inc. a large Dallas, TX based consulting firm, she left that position to start her own coaching/consulting firm, Best Dental Coach, LLC which she ran successfully for 22 years. She has owned dental practices and partnered with numerous dentists throughout Texas.

She has had a positive impact on the careers and profitability of thousands of dentists. Sharmyn believes that all business transitions should be transparent and handled with complete honesty and integrity. She is committed to helping dentists navigate the DSO and private buyer market to decide on the best transition plan for them.

Abby Leah Newhouse started her career in dentistry in 2008 and spent several years advancing through various roles, including coordinating hygiene, increasing treatment acceptance, public relations, marketing, and practice management. Having earned a Bachelor of Science in Communications from SHSU, coupled with her management, marketing, and public relations background, she serves as the Communications Director for Wingspan Transitions. She coordinates administrative tasks, oversees digital and print content, and executes advertising strategies while continuously building connections to maintain a strong presence for Wingspan Transitions within the dental community.

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Hannah Crawford serves as the Territory Sales Representative for Houston, TX, at Wingspan Transitions, where she focuses on building strong client relationships and facilitating seamless transitional referrals. A recent 2024 graduate of Texas State University, she holds a degree in Biology and Business, which has provided her with a strong foundation in both the scientific and business aspects of healthcare. With a deep passion for the healthcare industry, Hannah is committed to an open and trusting process through a transition period. Her background as an athlete has honed her ability to build strong, lasting customer relationships, making her a trusted partner for dental professionals in her territory. In 2024, she transitioned into the dental field, eager to combine her academic expertise and personal drive to make a meaningful impact.

Shaun Cobb is a North Texas native and has spent the last 32 years in the Dental Industry. Prior to joining Wingspan Transitions Shaun worked for Patterson Dental as a Practice Consultant and Territory Manager where he cultivated his passion for collaborating with private practices, emerging, regional and national DSO/DPO's. Shaun left Patterson to become Partner/Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor at Wingspan Transitions and is bringing his consultative nature to transitioning practitioners into their next chapter. In his spare time, you can find him on the golf course, chasing fish (sometimes catching) or traveling. Shaun is a husband and father of 2 adult children.

Melissa Cobb started her career in the dental industry in 1999 and spent the first six years as an orthodontic RDA for a prominent Orthodontist located in Highland Park Village, in Dallas Texas. Melissa then expanded her role into general dentistry where she worked for an upstart office in Frisco Texas in a hybrid position as a dental receptionist/clinical chairside RDA. In 2010, she then partnered with her husband in the dental retail sales and consulting business where she played an integral role in growing their business year over year. Melissa’s 26 years of dental experience brings valuable insight to the role of buyer/seller liaison for the Wingspan team. In her spare time Melissa enjoys traveling with family and friends.