Mark Wolff, DDS, PhD, was reappointed dean at the Penn School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia through June 30, 2030.

There has been increased activity in the dental industry when it comes to executive moves, with four appointments and one resignation in the past three days. 

The American Dental Association recently promoted Michelle Kruse to the role of associate vice president of governance.  

Wellesley, Mass.-based benefits provider Sun Life U.S. has selected David Healy to serve as president of the dental business.

Chicago-based The Aspen Group has named Lauren Svoboda vice president of learning optimization.

Sohail Malad joined St. Louis-based Oral Surgery Partners as its new CEO Aug. 12. 

Dentsply Sirona Executive Vice President and CFO Glenn Coleman will step down from his role Nov. 7 after nearly two years with the company. 

Hackensack, N.J.-based Max Surgical Specialty Management recently hired Brian Lawson to be its senior vice president of business development. 

Alpharetta, Ga.-based Oak Dental Partners has appointed Chris Zacharewicz as president. 

Louisville, Ky.-based Mortenson Dental Partners promoted Wendy McCarty to the role of COO, effective immediately. 

New Orleans-based LSU Health has appointed John Gallo, DDS, dean of its School of Dentistry.

The American Dental Association recently appointed James Schulz Jr. the senior vice president of government and public affairs.  

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 recently promoted three leaders on its team.

Cumming, Ga.-based OMS360 has added Joshua Everts, DDS, MD, as its first chief clinical officer. 

Dental software company Planet DDS appointed Matt Zelen to serve as its next COO.

Gwen Hlava, professor and chair of the dental hygiene department at the Lincoln, Neb.-based University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, retired after serving the school for 50 years.

The Oregon Health Authority appointed Ahmed Farag, DDS, as its next dental director.

Mark Murphy, DDS, was recently appointed executive director of the International Academy of Sleep. 

Dennis Wilson, president and CEO of Delta Dental of New Jersey and Connecticut, is planning to retire Dec. 31, 2024.

Thurston Group, a healthcare-focused private equity firm, has appointed Roe McFarlane as CEO of its Modis advanced education initiative.