Executive Moves

Here are four dental executive updates that have taken place since April 1: 1. The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry selected Paul Luepke, DDS, as its next dean.  2. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center appointed Jon…

Here are five dental companies that have appointed new CEOs, as reported by Becker’s since March 10:

The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry has selected Paul Luepke, DDS, as its next dean.  In the role, Dr. Luepke will lead the university’s dental school, guide the transition to the school’s new building in 2026 and take…

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center appointed Jon Ryder, DDS, as executive associate dean of its College of Dentistry in Memphis. In the role, Dr. Ryder will provide day-to-day leadership and support the mission of the school led by…

Sacramento, Calif.-based Image Specialty Partners has named Joel Idelson as its next CEO.  Mr. Idelson previously served as CEO of Advanced Dental Brands, a DSO supporting more than 50 offices throughout the New England region. The DSO’s founder and current…

Eau Claire, Wis.-based Specialty Smile Partners has named Mark Musso its next CEO. Mr. Musso joined Specialty Smile Partners in 2022 and most recently served as its president and COO.  Specialty Smile Partners supports pediatric dentists and orthodontists throughout the…

Here are six dental leadership moves that have taken place since March 19: 1. Irvine, Calif.-based Keystone Dental Holdings named Tony Susino as its next CEO.  2. Atlanta-based Georgia School of Orthodontics promoted Cintia Mendes, DDS, PhD, to program director. …

Irvine, Calif.-based Keystone Dental Holdings has named Tony Susino as its next CEO.  Mr. Susino has previously held executive leadership positions at Dentsply Sirona, Henry Schein, LifeScan and The Straumann Group. He most recently led the global implant and prosthetics…

Atlanta-based Georgia School of Orthodontics has promoted Cintia Mendes, DDS, PhD, to program director.  Dr. Mendes has 18 years of clinical and academic experience in the industry. She joined the institution in March 2024, serving as assistant program director, according…

Dental AI company Pearl has named Gad Sakin as chief technology officer and Sana Rahim as head of people. Mr. Sakin joins Pearl from Viz.AI, a healthcare AI company, where he oversaw research and development, product management and product strategy,…