Executive Moves

Dental laser company Biolase recently promoted Jennifer Bright to chief financial officer and Steven Sandor to chief operating officer, effective immediately.

Dental technology company Sonendo has appointed Joanne Lindberg as vice president of sales in North America.

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.