Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management has appointed Doug Drew as CEO, effective July 1. Mr. Drew is succeeding Richard Hall, who is retiring and will continue to support the organization as chair of the Board of Directors, according to…
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Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance has named Johnny Cho its director of M&A and partnerships. Mr. Cho previously served as director of mergers and acquisitions for Sonrava Health, the parent company of Western Dental & Orthodontics, Brident and DentalWorks. Dental…
Jennifer Hill has been appointed the permanent CEO of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association after serving in the interim since 2023. Ms. Hill has served with the ADHA for 13 years, according to a June 27 news release. Her past…
Phoenix-based Salt Dental Partners has appointed David Pallaschke as CFO. Mr. Pallaschke has extensive experience working in financial leadership roles. He most recently served as CFO and president of BrightStar. He also served as the senior vice president of finance…
Margaret Hill, DMD, has been appointed the permanent dean of the University of Louisville (Ky.) School of Dentistry after serving in the interim since 2022. Dr. Hill is the first woman to hold this position at the school, according to…
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The CEOs of Overjet and U.S. Oral Surgery Management were recently included in Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year regional lists for 2025. The Entrepreneur of the Year awards celebrate leaders who are working to transform industries and create…
Pittsburgh-based North American Dental Group recently appointed Ray Scott, DDS, as vice president of clinical operations. Dr. Scott has previously held leadership roles with several DSOs. He most recently served as vice president of clinical operations for Heartland Dental. North…
Petoskey, Mich.-based My Community Dental Centers recently appointed Sherry Daisher as COO. My Community Dental Centers is a nonprofit organization with 28 locations in Michigan. The organization serves nearly 90,000 patients each year. Ms. Daisher has served in a variety…
The American Dental Association has appointed Nader Nadershahi, DDS, EdD, to serve as senior vice president of education and professional affairs. In the role, Dr. Nadershahi will direct the organization’s educational affairs, including policy decisions related to accreditation of programs,…
The New York State Dental Association has sworn in Maurice Edwards, DMD, as the organization’s 145th president. Dr. Edwards is the first black president in the history of the NYSDA, according to a June 16 news release. Dr. Edwards has…