Here are six dental companies and organizations that have appointed new CEOs and presidents, as reported by Becker's since Aug. 20:

New York City-based Kells, an AI-powered oral health platform, appointed Julia Heinrichs, DDS, as clinical advisor.

Denbright Dental Labs has named David Casper as its next CEO.

Cincinnati-based Cordental Group recently hired Len Schiavone to be its next CEO, PE Hub reported Sept. 19. 

The Virginia Dental Association named a new president, president-elect and secretary-treasurer to its board of directors for the 2024-25 term, according to a Sept. 19 news release.

Dento USA, a subsidiary of Dentognostics, has appointed Andrew Robinson as president of its North America division.

The American Dental Association recently promoted Lata Garlapati to the role of vice president of data strategy and governance. 

Tempe, Ariz.-based Align Technology named leaders for its Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA regions, according to a Sept. 4 news release.

Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance appointed Claudia Saenz Amlie as its chief human resources officer.

Here are seven DSOs and MSOs that appointed new executives last month:

Southlake, Texas-based Allied OMS promoted Joelle Duroseau to the role of vice president of business development. 

Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance recently appointed Eric Tobler, DMD, as chief clinical officer. 

Dentsply Sirona appointed Bruce Peatey as group vice president of its new Americas regional commercial organization.

The UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry appointed Kenneth Hargreaves, DDS, PhD, as inaugural director of the center for pain therapeutics and addiction research at the school.

 Mark Wolff, DDS, PhD, was reappointed dean at the Penn School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia through June 30, 2030.

There has been increased activity in the dental industry when it comes to executive moves, with four appointments and one resignation in the past three days. 

The American Dental Association recently promoted Michelle Kruse to the role of associate vice president of governance.  

Wellesley, Mass.-based benefits provider Sun Life U.S. has selected David Healy to serve as president of the dental business.

Chicago-based The Aspen Group has named Lauren Svoboda vice president of learning optimization.

Sohail Malad joined St. Louis-based Oral Surgery Partners as its new CEO Aug. 12.