9 new dental CEOs in 2025

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Here are the DSOs, dental groups and companies that have appointed new CEOs to lead their organizations, as reported by Becker’s so far in 2025:

  1. Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management appointed Doug Drew as CEO.
  2. Jennifer Hill was appointed the permanent CEO of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association after serving in the interim since 2023.
  3. Great Expressions Dental Centers appointed Dale Hockel Jr. as its CEO.
  4. Great Neck, N.Y.-based The Smilist named Axel Lapica as its next CEO. 
  5. Sacramento, Calif.-based Image Specialty Partners named Joel Idelson as its next CEO. 
  6. Eau Claire, Wis.-based Specialty Smile Partners named Mark Musso its next CEO.
  7. Irvine, Calif.-based Keystone Dental Holdings appointed Tony Susino as its next CEO. 
  8. Dento USA, a developer of chairside saliva screening tools, appointed Andrew Robinson as president and CEO. 
  9. Orange, Calif.-based Sonrava Health named Preet Takkar as the company’s next CEO.
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