Executive Moves

André Ritter, DDS, PhD, has been appointed dean of the University of Washington School of Dentistry in Seattle, effective Sept. 16.

Convergent Dental founder and CEO Mike Cataldo is retiring July 18, the Needham, Mass.-based company said June 30.

Woodbridge, Va.-based DSO Lightwave Dental selected Chris Suscha as its chief development officer.

Fort Worth, Texas-based Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics has appointed Rose Huddleston chief people officer.

A teledentistry company that named its CFO and four other dental leadership moves since June 13:

Sonendo's chief technology officer and vice president of general counsel are planning to leave the dental technology company for other opportunities.

SmileDirectClub has appointed David Rodriguez vice president of professional relations and marketing. 

Atlanta-based DSO Benevis has appointed Gaile Omori senior vice president of human resources.

Dental subscription service Membersy has promoted Michael Shuman to CEO. 

Nashville, Tenn.-based teledentistry company SmileDirectClub recently named Troy Crawford its permanent chief financial officer.