Denise Kassebaum, DDS, has announced her plans to retire in 2027 after 20 years as dean of the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Dental Medicine in Aurora. Dr. Kassebaum is the first woman to lead the school and its…
Executive Moves
Dental implant and orthodontics company Straumann Group has named Christopher Norbye as its next CEO, effective Dec. 1. Mr. Norbye has more than two decades of international leadership experience and most recently served as CEO of Beijer Ref, a global…
Here are five dentists who have stepped into new leadership roles since May: 1. Little Rock, Ark.-based Lyon College School of Dental Medicine named Ashley McMillan, DDS, as inaugural medical director of its dental program launched in partnership with Arkansas…
Leslie Soto has stepped down from her role as vice president of operations at Fort Worth, Texas-based Five Point Dental Specialists. Ms. Soto first joined the company as the director of support operations in November 2021. She served as the…
Here are three dental leadership changes that have taken place since July 21: 1. Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management appointed Jennifer Ellis as CFO. 2. Little Rock, Ark.-based Lyon College School of Dental Medicine named Ashley McMillan, DDS, as…
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Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management has appointed Jennifer Ellis as CFO. Ms. Ellis brings more than 25 years of experience in corporate finance with publicly traded and privately owned companies, according to a news release shared with Becker’s. She…
Here are five DSOs that have recently added new C-suite leaders: 1. Dallas-based Smile Doctors appointed Jeff Knudson as CFO as the company prepares for its next phase of growth amid rising demand for orthodontic care. 2. Dallas-based DECA Dental…
Little Rock, Ark.-based Lyon College School of Dental Medicine has named Ashley McMillan, DDS, as inaugural medical director of its dental program launched in partnership with Arkansas Children’s. Dr. McMillan serves as the associate dean of clinical affairs at the…
Dallas-based Smile Doctors has appointed Jeff Knudson as CFO as the company prepares for its next phase of growth amid rising demand for orthodontic care. Mr. Knudson brings extensive experience working in multisite healthcare finance, most recently serving as CFO…
Dallas-based DECA Dental Group has named Michele Silverman its new chief people officer. Ms. Silverman has an extensive background in people and culture leadership. She most recently served as the chief people officer for Veterinary Innovative Partners, an organization with…