The dental C-suite shake-up: 6 moves

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Several companies kicked off 2026 with the appointment of new C-suite leaders to oversee strategic initiatives and departments.

Six updates since Jan. 1:

1. Practice management software company Dental Intelligence appointed Scott Johnson to serve as its next CEO.

2. American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry named Jessica Lee, DDS, PhD, its next CEO, effective June 1.

3. Dental supply company Henry Schein named Frederick Lowery as its next CEO.

4. Plano, Texas-based Star Dental Partners appointed David Little, DDS, as its chief dental officer.

5. Louisville, Ky.-based Mortenson Dental Partners promoted Jeff Reibel to president and CFO.

6. Englewood, Colo.-based Lone Peak Dental Group named Mandy Kehrt Gast as its next chief development officer.

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