Here are more than 120 dental leadership updates Becker's has reported on this year:
1. Victoria Yu, DDS, joined Elite Dental Partners as the DSO's first female CEO and chief dental officer.
2. Nashville, Tenn.-based Tend appointed Patricia Mahony as COO.
3. Mia Geisinger, DDS, was installed as the next president of the American Academy of Periodontology.
4. Dental supply company Dentsply Sirona hired Herman Cueto as interim CFO, effective immediately.
5. The NYU Dentistry Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities named Rita Bilello, DDS, as clinical director.
6. Myechia Minter-Jordan, MD, the former CEO of the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, joined AARP as its next CEO.
7. The Academy of General Dentistry installed Chethan Chetty, DDS, as its next president.
8. Overland Park, Kan.-based Aria Care Partners named Erin Rake, DDS, as chief medical officer of dentistry.
9. Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.-based National Dentex Labs named Kevin Mosher as its next CEO.
10. Delta Dental of Tennessee appointed Barry Boster as its new chief revenue officer.
11. Pearl, a dental artificial intelligence company, made two new leadership appointments.
12. Eau Claire, Wis.-based Specialty Smile Partners appointed Dan Smelter as chief RCM officer.
13. Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA appointed Dave Gaspar as CEO.
14. Eau Claire, Wis.-based Specialty Smile Partners hired Jared Ayes as its vice president of operations.
15. Staurt May, CEO of Morrisville, Vt.-based Lamoille Health Partners, stepped down from his role at the community health center.
16. Patterson Companies appointed Kristin Dietzler as Patterson Dental's North American president.
17. Brett Kessler, DDS, was installed as the 161st president of the American Dental Association.
18. Eau Claire, Wis.-based Specialty Smile Partners appointed David Sopp as chief development officer.
19. Little Rock, Ark.-based Lyon College School of Dental Medicine appointed Ashley McMillan, DDS, as associate dean for clinical affairs.
20. Coppell, Texas-based Sonrava Health appointed Preet Takkar as its president and COO.
21. Dental artificial intelligence company Pearl appointed McKenzie Fagan as vice president of DSO sales.
22. The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons named David Morrison, DMD, as president for the 2024-25 term.
23. Former Dental Care Alliance president Jeff Koziel joined VSP Vision as chief network officer.
24. Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance appointed two leaders to oversee its hygiene and field operations.
25. Hal Jeter, DDS, was appointed president of the Ohio Dental Association.
26. New York City-based Kells, an AI-powered oral health platform, appointed Julia Heinrichs, DDS, as clinical advisor.
27. Denbright Dental Labs named David Casper as its next CEO.
28. Cincinnati-based Cordental Group hired Len Schiavone to be its next CEO.
29. The Virginia Dental Association named a new president, president-elect and secretary-treasurer to its board of directors for the 2024-25 term.
30. Dento USA, a subsidiary of Dentognostics, appointed Andrew Robinson as president of its North America division.
31. The American Dental Association promoted Lata Garlapati to the role of vice president of data strategy and governance.
32. Tempe, Ariz.-based Align Technology named leaders for its Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA regions, according to a Sept. 4 news release.
33. Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance appointed Claudia Saenz Amlie as its chief human resources officer. It also appointed Eric Tobler, DMD, as chief clinical officer.
34. Southlake, Texas-based Allied OMS promoted Joelle Duroseau to the role of vice president of business development.
35. Dentsply Sirona appointed Bruce Peatey as group vice president of its new Americas regional commercial organization.
36. 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.
37. Mark Wolff, DDS, PhD, was reappointed dean at the Penn School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia through June 30, 2030.
38. The American Dental Association promoted Michelle Kruse to the role of associate vice president of governance.
39. Wellesley, Mass.-based benefits provider Sun Life U.S. selected David Healy to serve as president of the dental business.
40. Chicago-based The Aspen Group named Lauren Svoboda vice president of learning optimization.
41. Sohail Malad joined St. Louis-based Oral Surgery Partners as its new CEO Aug. 12.
42. Dentsply Sirona Executive Vice President and CFO Glenn Coleman will step down from his role Nov. 7 after nearly two years with the company.
43. Hackensack, N.J.-based Max Surgical Specialty Management hired Brian Lawson to be its senior vice president of business development.
44. Alpharetta, Ga.-based Oak Dental Partners appointed Chris Zacharewicz as president.
45. Louisville, Ky.-based Mortenson Dental Partners promoted Wendy McCarty to the role of COO, effective immediately.
46. New Orleans-based LSU Health appointed John Gallo, DDS, dean of its School of Dentistry.
47. The American Dental Association appointed James Schulz Jr. the senior vice president of government and public affairs.
48. Dental software company Planet DDS appointed Matt Zelen to serve as its next COO.
49. Gwen Hlava, professor and chair of the dental hygiene department at the Lincoln, Neb.-based University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, retired after serving the school for 50 years.
50. The Oregon Health Authority appointed Ahmed Farag, DDS, as its next dental director.
51. Mark Murphy, DDS, was recently appointed executive director of the International Academy of Sleep.
52. Dennis Wilson, president and CEO of Delta Dental of New Jersey and Connecticut, is planning to retire Dec. 31, 2024.
53. Thurston Group, a healthcare-focused private equity firm, appointed Roe McFarlane as CEO of its Modis advanced education initiative.
54. Nashville, Tenn.-based Chord Specialty Dental Partners appointed Steven Melnic, DMD, as its next chief clinical officer.
55. Dental supply company Envista named Eric Hammes as its next CFO along with two new division presidents.
56. Dental 3D scanning and digital dentistry company Medit named Han Ryu as its new CEO.
57. Murfreesboro, Tenn.-based United Dental Corp. appointed Allan Weinstein to its board of directors.
58. Miami-based Guardian Dentistry Partners recently appointed Kai Zhao as vice president of operations for the Mid-Atlantic region.
59. Four state dental associations recently named new presidents.
60. Miami-based Guardian Dentistry Partners appointed Kai Zhao as vice president of operations for the Mid-Atlantic region.
61. Jodi Maggin joined virtual care company Dentistry.One as vice president of business development.
62. The Colorado Dental Association installed Kevin Patterson, DDS, MD, as its 137th president.
63. Dental technology company Sonendo named a new CFO and two new senior vice presidents.
64. Sacramento, Calif.-based Straine Dental Management appointed Scott Jolly, DDS, as chief engagement officer.
65. Amisha Singh, DDS, began serving as director of Delta Dental of Colorado June 10.
66. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry installed 10 new board officers and trustees at its annual meeting.
67. Waukesha, Wis.-based Community Dental Smiles appointed Scott Marshall as its next CEO.
68. Align Technology appointed Emory Wright as executive vice president, direct fabrication manufacturing platform.
69. Chris Bogue, DDS, was installed as the 161st president of the Iowa Dental Association.
70. Community Smiles Dental CEO Renee Ramirez will retire after 17 years in her role.
71. The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry appointed Nicolass Geurs, DDS, as its next dean.
72. Charleston, W.Va.-based P3 Oral Surgery named Tim North as the company's next CEO.
73. Patterson Companies initiated a search for a new leader for its dental segment.
74. Greenwood Village, Colo.-based ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers appointed Jerry Asamoah as its COO.
75. The Pennsylvania Dental Association installed Cary Limberakis, DMD, as its next president.
76. Roseville, Minn.-based Park Dental Partners promoted Brian Zard as the company's first vice president of operations.
77. Miami-based Guardian Dentistry Partners appointed Dr. Tarek Aly as COO.
78. Dental supply company Envista appointed Paul Keel CEO, effective May 1.
79. Waltham, Mass.-based 42 North Dental appointed Delfi Nieto as chief people officer.
80. Houston-based Smile Source appointed Tom Rimmer as vice president of strategic partnerships.
81. Miami-based Guardian Dentistry Partners promoted Jeremy Smith to director of hygiene.
82. Don Casey, the former CEO of Dentsply Sirona, joined Avista Capital Partners as a strategic executive.
83. Primal Health, a dental technology company, appointed Arash Hakhamian, DDS, as its chief dental officer.
84. Glen Rock, Pa.-based Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers appointed Troy Thibodeaux as its new president.
85. Dallas-based Smile Doctors promoted David Nolan to the role of COO.
86. The University of Illinois Chicago appointed Susan Rowan, DDS, as dean of its dental school.
87. Hackensack, N.J.-based Max Surgical Specialty Management appointed Mark Censoprano as co-CEO.
88. The Georgia Dental Association appointed Kristen Morgan as its next CEO and executive director.
89. New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 promoted Jonathan Liebling to the role of COO.
90. Squire Dental, a dental organization supporting 16 partner offices, appointed David North as its next CEO.
91. Fort Worth, Texas-based Five Point Dental Specialists named Terri Krauss as its next CEO.
92. Chicago-based Aspen Dental promoted Lori D'Anna to the role of president of field operations.
93. Michael Watts, CFO of dental technology company Sonendo, is stepping down from his role.
94. Tampa, Fla.-based Coast Dental appointed Margaret Russell as its CFO.
95. Jon Morgan joined Sonrava Health as chief revenue operations officer Feb. 26.
96. Dental supply company Envista launched a search for a new CEO.
97. Chicago-based Howard Brown Health appointed Robin Gay, DMD, as interim president and CEO.
98. Odne, an endodontics technology startup company, appointed Jeff Durrbeck as president of U.S. operations.
99. Dental benefits administrator Liberty Dental Plans appointed Tom Choate as its next president and CEO.
100. Tampa, Fla.-based Coast Dental promoted James Eddy to be its COO.
102. Salt Lake City-based SPP Dental Partners appointed Weston Spencer, DDS, to be its CEO.
103. The ADA Forsyth Institute named a new seven-member board of directors.
104. Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners named Sameer Puri, DDS, as its next chief clinical officer.
105. Christy Englehart was appointed COO at Lexington, Ky.-based DSO PepperPointe Partnerships.
106. Dr. Gerry Bradley, dean of the University of Louisville (Ky.) School of Dentistry, was appointed executive vice president and provost of the university.
107. Delta Dental of New Jersey appointed Karim Bennis its COO and senior vice president.
108. Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental named Tamra Kempf as senior vice president and general counsel.
109. Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics added four executives: Suzanne Beauvoir Jackson as COO, Jeremiah Radandt as CFO, Ryan Murrin as vice president of marketing and Mark Harris as vice president of procurement.
110. Charlotte, N.C.-based Flagship Specialty Partners appointed Sean Lyman as its CFO.
Sarasota, Fla.-based Parkview Dental Partners appointed Rene Sauerteig to its board of directors.
111. Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management promoted Jade Vardeman to vice president of surgeon recruitment.
112. Chicago-based Aspen Dental appointed Kimberly Jones as vice president of hygiene operations.
113. Tampa, Fla.-based Smile Design Dentistry appointed Paul Solomon as its CFO.
114. Young Innovations, a dental supply company, appointed Kenneth Serota as its next CEO.
115. John Krier was appointed CEO of Leixir Dental Laboratory Group.
116. Pete Bridgman will succeed Gene Kirtser as the new CEO of Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care.
117. Jeff Ballard has taken over as the fourth CEO of Delta Dental of Tennessee.
118. Miami-based United Dental Corporation named Elise Nussbaumer as the DSO's next COO.
119. Muhammad Ali Shazib, DMD, was appointed dean of High Point (N.C.) University's new Workman School of Dental Medicine.
120. Fluent, a dental analytics, research and insights company, named Sean Carroll as its next CEO.
121. University of Rochester (N.Y.) appointed David Linehan, MD, as dean of the School of Medicine and Dentistry.
122. Liberty Dental Plans appointed Jian Yu to serve as the company's next CFO and chief actuarial officer.