Executive Moves

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.

Delta Dental of South Dakota appointed Jeff Miller president and CEO of the company.

The Association of Dental Support Organizations elected Sulman Ahmed, DMD, as the president. 

Victoria Yu, DDS, recently joined Walmart Health as its chief dental officer. 

Sonrava Health, the parent company of seven dental companies, appointed Jimmy Palacios as its new chief digital officer.

Lipella Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, recently created a scientific advisory board focused on oral health. 

A dental partnership organization and a dental insurance company recently hired new CEOs.

Liberty Dental Plan appointed Marti Lolli as president and CEO, taking over from Amir Neshat, DDS.