Here are four dental executive updates that have taken place since April 1:
1. The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry selected Paul Luepke, DDS, as its next dean.
2. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center appointed Jon Ryder, DDS, as executive associate dean of its College of Dentistry in Memphis.
3. Sacramento, Calif.-based Image Specialty Partners named Joel Idelson as its next CEO.
4. Eau Claire, Wis.-based Specialty Smile Partners named Mark Musso its next CEO.