Executive Moves

Orange, Calif.-based Sonrava Health has named Mikhail Gorbatenko as senior vice president of revenue cycle management.  In the role, Mr. Gorbatenko will drive performance improvement and system innovation across the organization’s revenue cycle function, according to a July 9 news…

The American Association of Dental Boards has named Kimber Cobb as executive director.  Ms. Cobb has experience in dental hygiene and dental regulation, helping to introduce the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensing Compact, according to a July 9 news…

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:

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association has installed new leadership for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Lancette VanGuilder stepped into the role of president for the organization, while Jessica August was appointed president-elect. Amanda Knutt was named treasurer for 2025-2027.  The organization…

Yang Chai, DDS, DMD, PhD, has been appointed dean of the University of Southern California Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry. Dr. Chai holds several other roles at the school, including associate dean of research and director of the Center for…

Britt Vitalone, executive vice president and CFO at the McKesson Corporation, has been appointed to Align Technology’s Board of Directors and Audit Committee. Mr. Vitalone has worked with McKesson since 2006 and has provided financial leadership to several major businesses…

Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management has appointed Doug Drew as CEO, effective July 1. Mr. Drew is succeeding Richard Hall, who is retiring and will continue to support the organization as chair of the Board of Directors, according to…

Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance has named Johnny Cho its director of M&A and partnerships. Mr. Cho previously served as director of mergers and acquisitions for Sonrava Health, the parent company of Western Dental & Orthodontics, Brident and DentalWorks. Dental…

Jennifer Hill has been appointed the permanent CEO of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association after serving in the interim since 2023. Ms. Hill has served with the ADHA for 13 years, according to a June 27 news release. Her past…

Here are seven dental leadership changes that have taken place since June 16: 1. Phoenix-based Salt Dental Partners appointed David Pallaschke as CFO. 2. Margaret Hill, DMD, was appointed the permanent dean of the University of Louisville (Ky.) School of…