Today we sit down with Skylar Romines, founder of ATW Advisors and author of So She Did. In this episode, Skylar shares her 17-year journey in commercial insurance, how she built a thriving consulting firm, and the challenges she faced transitioning from corporate America to entrepreneurship. We dive deep into career-building strategies for women, the […]
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Waco, Texas, Apex operates a national network of 16 dental laboratories across 12 states and employs approximately 400 team members. Apex is rooted in exceptional customer service and innovation, with a 100% US-manufactured end-to-end offering that includes crowns, bridges, full arches, dentures, veneers, aligners, surgical guides, implants, and products for complex dental restorations.
Through a differentiated portfolio of proprietary brands — including Kinder Krowns (the first 3D-printed pediatric crown), Snap-On Smile, and SurgicalGuides.com — Apex serves customers across cosmetic, pediatric, and surgical dental categories with an emphasis on cutting-edge technology and strong customer loyalty.
In December 2025, Swaney Group Capital partnered with LongueVue Capital and management to acquire a controlling stake in Apex. SGC leads the operational transformation of the platform, actively deploying SGOS to drive throughput improvements, standardize operations across all 16 laboratory locations, and build the digital infrastructure required for continued national expansion.
