The American Dental Association has appointed Nader Nadershahi, DDS, EdD, to serve as senior vice president of education and professional affairs. In the role, Dr. Nadershahi will direct the organization’s educational affairs, including policy decisions related to accreditation of programs,…
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The New York State Dental Association has sworn in Maurice Edwards, DMD, as the organization’s 145th president. Dr. Edwards is the first black president in the history of the NYSDA, according to a June 16 news release. Dr. Edwards has…
Southfield, Mich.-based Great Expressions Dental Centers has named Theresa Neuhauser its chief growth officer. Ms. Neuhauser has an extensive background working with dental companies. She has previously held roles at InterDent, Overjet and Dentsply Sirona. She most recently served as…
Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance named Clayton Russell vice president of operational strategy. Mr. Russell has worked with several dental companies, most recently serving as vice president of strategic operations for Guardian Dentistry Partners. Dental Care Alliance supports more than…
Adam Barefoot, DMD, has been named the chief dental officer of Mission Mobile Medical. Mission Mobile Medical is an organization that provides mobile health clinics for underserved communities. Dr. Barefoot was most recently the chief dental officer for the Health…
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Orange, Calif.-based Sonrava Health has appointed two new leaders to its C-suite. The company named Mariah Machnikowski as chief human resources officer and Greg Michelini as chief information officer, according to a June 11 news release from Sonrava Health. Ms.…
Carlo Ercoli, DDS, has been installed as the 102nd president of the Academy of Prosthodontics. Dr. Ercoli is a past president of the American Prosthodontic Society, currently serving as chair of the University of Rochester (N.Y) Eastman Institute for Oral…
Sun Life U.S. has appointed Todd Gray, DDS, to serve as chief dental officer for its dental businesses, which includes DentaQuest. In the role, Dr. Gray will improve the organization’s clinical strategy by implementing evidence-based upgrades, overseeing quality and enhancing…
Miami-based Guardian Dentistry Partners recently appointed Lauren Eveland as vice president of operations. Ms. Eveland is a registered dental hygienist who has worked for the DSO since 2023. She most recently served as the company’s senior director of operations. Guardian…
Dental supply company Dentsply Sirona has appointed Matthew Garth as executive vice president and CFO. Mr. Garth has held financial leadership roles at several multinational companies. He most recently served as the CFO and chief administrative officer at The Scotts…