Here are 11 C-suite appointments that have taken place at six DSOs: 1. Lincoln, Neb.-based Paradigm Oral Health named Blake Ballenger, DDS, as chief clinical officer and Rian Cho, DDS, as chief growth officer. 2. Miami-based Guardian Dentistry Partners promoted…
Executive Moves
Miami-based Guardian Dentistry Partners has promoted Christopher Johnson to the role of chief growth officer. Mr. Johnson most recently served as GDP’s vice president of corporate operations, strategy. He has previously worked at several other DSOs, including Reveal Dental Partners…
Lincoln, Neb.-based Paradigm Oral Health named Blake Ballenger, DDS, as chief clinical officer and Rian Cho, DDS, as chief growth officer. As chief clinical officer, Dr. Ballenger will lead the education and development of surgeons on the platform, as well…
Irving, Texas-based Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics recently appointed Andrew Napolitano as its next CFO. Mr. Napolitano most recently served as the CFO of Exer Urgent Care, a multilocation organization serving Southern California, according to a Sept. 2 news release. The…
Waltham, Mass-based 42 North Dental has made several changes to its C-suite leadership. The company announced Sept. 1 that its former president, David Fusco, has stepped into the role of CEO, succeeding Geoffrey Ligibel. Michael Scialabba, DDS, will continue to…
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Irving, Texas-based Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics has appointed Lorri Detrick as CEO. Ms. Detrick most recently served as the president and COO of Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry, a DSO with more than 70 locations in three states. She is a…
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Premier Care Dental Management has promoted Brian Musolin to chief strategy, analytics and AI officer, a newly created role. Mr. Musolin previously served as senior vice president of strategy and analytics, overseeing enterprise planning, forecasting, management…
Andrew Smith plans to step down as CEO of the Association of Dental Support Organizations at the end of 2026. Mr. Smith, who stepped into his role in 2021, announced his departure on LinkedIn Aug. 28. “When I joined ADSO…
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…
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…