Executive Moves

Dental laser company Biolase appointed Russell Morrow, DDS, as its chief dental officer, effective November 1.

Teledentistry company SmileDirectClub appointed Azmat Ali vice president of product.

Several DSOs appointed new C-suite leaders, and two dental schools will soon get new deans. Here are 10 recent dental leadership moves: 

Atlanta-based D4C Dental Brands appointed John Williamson COO.

Several DSOs have added C-suite leaders to support their expansion and development efforts.

Chicago-based DSO Bright Direction Dental promoted Nisheeth Singh to the role of CEO. 

Chicago-based Phase 1 Equity appointed Kristen Cusack CEO. 

Five members joined the dental advisory board at Quip, an oral health company. The board was developed by Dr. Maha Yakob, senior director of clinical and scientific affairs of Quip. 

The University of Pikeville (Ky.) recently appointed Pamela Sparks-Stein, DMD, dean of its upcoming College of Dental Health. 

Atlanta-based DSO Benevis added Marina Miller as its new vice president of talent acquisition.