Nova Southeastern University has named Andres Pinto, DDS, DMD, as dean of its College of Dental Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., effective Jan. 2.
Dr. Pinto currently serves as vice chair for clinical operations at the MetroHealth System Department of Dental Medicine and as associate dean of graduate studies at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland. He brings 27 years of experience in academics, change management, patient care delivery and research, according to an Oct. 15 news release.
Dr. Pinto is also an internationally recognized scholar and researcher, having published more than 100 papers and abstracts, 11 chapters, and two books, and delivered more than 100 presentations. Additionally, he is an editor for Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, and Oral Radiology.
In addition to his role as dean, Dr. Pinto will serve as director of oral health integration under NSU’s chief medical officer.
