The Minnesota Dental Association has installed John Noack, DDS, as president for the 2026-27 term. Following dental school, Dr. Noack served as a captain in the United States Air Force. He has more than 30 years of experience in dentistry…
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Ryan Lee, DDS, was recently appointed chief dental officer at Community Health Clinics, a multi-location FQHC in Massachusetts. Dr. Lee has previously held several leadership roles in academia, public health, private practice and the military. He currently serves as lieutenant…
Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management has hired Cheryl Polmatier as its senior vice president of payer relations. Ms. Polmatier has 30 years of experience in healthcare, including more than two decades focused on dental provider networks, according to a…
Raleigh, N.C.-based Lightwave Dental has appointed Clifton Cameron, DDS, as CEO. Dr. Cameron joined the organization in 2019 and currently serves as president and chief clinical officer, according to a Sept. 21 news release from Lightwave Dental. He is succeeding…
Jonathan Burke, DMD, has been selected as director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, effective Sept. 20. Dr. Burke currently serves as medical director of an oral and maxillofacial consulting firm in Philadelphia. He previously held an…
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Chicago-based The Aspen Group has appointed two marketing executives to oversee its Aspen Dental and ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers brands. David Chriswick was named senior vice president of marketing for Aspen Dental and ClearChoice. Shelly Kaushal was named vice president…
Stefanie Russell, DDS, an associate professor of pediatric dentistry and community health at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, has been appointed the New Jersey state dental director. As the state’s dental director, Dr. Russell will manage federal and state…
Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance has named Doug Simpson as CFO and Mike Murphy as chief marketing officer. Mr. Simpson has three decades of healthcare finance and leadership experience. He most recently served as president of Panoramic Health, a kidney…
Greenwood Village, Colo.-based ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers has named Donna Jones its new head of people. Ms. Jones has more than 25 years of experience in human resources. She most recently served as the senior vice president of human resources…
Atlanta-based Providence Dental Partners recently named Hannah Hines its new vice president of operations. Ms. Hines has more than a decade of experience in multi-practice dental leadership, according to a Sept. 14 news release. She most recently served as the…