Steven Siegel, DMD, was elected president of the American Association of Orthodontists for 2025-2026. Dr. Siegel has more than 35 years of experience in orthodontics. He has also served as a faculty member in the Department of Orthodontics at the…
Executive Moves
The National Association of Dental Plans expressed its commitment to expanding access to dental care by urging Congress to allow the public to purchase dental insurance, protecting adult Medicaid dental coverage and continuing tax credits. The organization showed its support…
Chicago-based Aspen Dental has named Mithila Sharma, DDS, as director of clinical and prosthodontic support. Dr. Sharma joined Aspen Dental in 2013 as a lead dentist in Danville, Ill., later becoming a multi-practice owner, according to an April 29 news…
Here are three dental leadership changes that have taken place since April 21:
The UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry has appointed Kenneth Hargreaves, DDS, PhD, to serve as its next dean. Dr. Hargreaves has been a member of the UT Health San Antonio faculty since 1997. He currently serves as professor…
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Here are four dental executive updates that have taken place since April 1: 1. The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry selected Paul Luepke, DDS, as its next dean. 2. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center appointed Jon…
Here are five dental companies that have appointed new CEOs, as reported by Becker’s since March 10:
The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry has selected Paul Luepke, DDS, as its next dean. In the role, Dr. Luepke will lead the university’s dental school, guide the transition to the school’s new building in 2026 and take…
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center appointed Jon Ryder, DDS, as executive associate dean of its College of Dentistry in Memphis. In the role, Dr. Ryder will provide day-to-day leadership and support the mission of the school led by…
Sacramento, Calif.-based Image Specialty Partners has named Joel Idelson as its next CEO. Mr. Idelson previously served as CEO of Advanced Dental Brands, a DSO supporting more than 50 offices throughout the New England region. The DSO’s founder and current…