Star Community Health in Allentown, Pa., appointed Tonya Cook, DMD, as its first chief dental officer. 

Dental technology company Sonendo recently made three changes in its leadership positions. 

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Stephen Thorne, founder and CEO of Pacific Dental Services, joined the Forsyth Institute board of directors.

Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA recently promoted Nathan Cox to be chief development officer. 

Atlanta-based Benevis named Kate Stets as its new CFO. 

Dental software company Planet DDS recently hired Gary Rizo to be vice president of infrastructure.

Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management appointed two senior vice presidents of operations.

Several dental companies have hired new C-suite leaders in recent weeks.

Marcelo Araujo, DDS, PhD, will begin a new role as dean of the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine May 15.

Delta Dental of South Dakota appointed Jeff Miller president and CEO of the company.

The Association of Dental Support Organizations elected Sulman Ahmed, DMD, as the president. 

Victoria Yu, DDS, recently joined Walmart Health as its chief dental officer. 

Sonrava Health, the parent company of seven dental companies, appointed Jimmy Palacios as its new chief digital officer.

Lipella Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, recently created a scientific advisory board focused on oral health. 

A dental partnership organization and a dental insurance company recently hired new CEOs.

Liberty Dental Plan appointed Marti Lolli as president and CEO, taking over from Amir Neshat, DDS.

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Two DSOs that gained new C-suite leaders and two other dental leadership moves that have taken place since Nov. 21:

Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental made two promotions to its C-suite.