Editor’s note: This list is meant to highlight notable things dentists are doing. If you would like to recommend a dentist for a future list, please email Riz Hatton at rhatton@beckershealthcare.com.
Dr. Zhi Meng. Sonrava Health. Dr. Zhi Meng was promoted from regional president to chief clinical operations officer of Sonrava Health in December. She now oversees the operations of more than 560 dental offices.
Leke Olowokere, DDS. Britely Dentures + Implants (Richardson, Texas). Dr. Olowokere is the lead dentist at Vista Verde Dental Partners’ first Britely Dentures + Implants office in Texas. He is also a fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantology.
Mouhab Rizkallah, DDS. The Braces Place (Massachusetts). Dr. Rizkallah is the owner of The Braces Place, which has locations throughout Massachusetts in Lynn, Lowell, Lawrence, Somerville, Boston and Framingham. He spearheaded the Massachusetts ballot initiative, and says he plans to push for a medical loss ratio in dentistry at the federal level to match the medical industry.
Burke Soffe, DMD. Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine (South Jordan, Utah). Dr. Soffe currently serves as assistant dean for faculty development and curriculum at the Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine. He was recently named dean of Arkansas’ first dental school, Lyon College School of Oral Health and Dental Medicine.
Mariz Tanious, DDS. Affinity Dental Management. Dr. Tanious was appointed chief dental officer of Affinity Dental Management in December. Prior to his promotion, he served as a dental director for the DSO since November 2021.
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