Eric P. Tranby serves as the director of analytics and data insights at CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. In this role, Eric leads all data infrastructure, data analytics, and research initiatives. Eric and his team conduct research on the relationship between oral health and overall health and the impact of innovative clinical care models on oral health disparities. Eric brings nearly 20 years of experience in data analysis and management to his work. He has authored more than 2 dozen scientific papers and reports and his work has been cited more than 1,500 times. Previously, he served as a consultant on data and analysis projects in industries from health care to utilities, and as an assistant professor of sociology. He holds master’s and doctoral degrees in sociology from the University of Minnesota.