Don Casey, the former CEO of Dentsply Sirona, has joined Avista Capital Partners as a strategic executive.
Don Casey was fired as CEO of Dentsply Sirona in 2022. A reason for his termination was not given.
His past experience also includes serving as CEO of Cardinal Health's medical segment and worldwide chair for Johnson & Johnson's comprehensive care group.
Avista Capital Partners is a healthcare-focused private equity firm that has invested more than $8 billion in more than 45 healthcare businesses worldwide, according to an April 1 news release.
As a strategic executive, Mr. Casey will assist Avista with its investments.
Avista's past dental activity includes its acquisitions of Terrats Medical, a dental prosthetics company based in Spain, and Spear Education, a dental education provider.