Executive Moves

Star Community Health in Allentown, Pa., appointed Tonya Cook, DMD, as its first chief dental officer. 

Dental technology company Sonendo recently made three changes in its leadership positions. 

Here are 10 women who have joined dental companies since Feb. 7:

Stephen Thorne, founder and CEO of Pacific Dental Services, joined the Forsyth Institute board of directors.

Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA recently promoted Nathan Cox to be chief development officer. 

Atlanta-based Benevis named Kate Stets as its new CFO. 

Dental software company Planet DDS recently hired Gary Rizo to be vice president of infrastructure.

Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management appointed two senior vice presidents of operations.

Several dental companies have hired new C-suite leaders in recent weeks.

Marcelo Araujo, DDS, PhD, will begin a new role as dean of the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine May 15.