Executive Moves

Eau Claire, Wis.-based Specialty Smile Partners appointed David Sopp as chief development officer. 

Little Rock, Ark.-based Lyon College School of Dental Medicine appointed Ashley McMillan, DDS, as associate dean for clinical affairs.

Coppell, Texas-based Sonrava Health has appointed Preet Takkar as its president and COO.

Dental artificial intelligence company Pearl has appointed McKenzie Fagan as vice president of DSO sales.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons named David Morrison, DMD, as president for the 2024-25 term.

Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance recently appointed two leaders to oversee its hygiene and field operations. 

Former Dental Care Alliance president Jeff Koziel has joined VSP Vision as chief network officer. 

Hal Jeter, DDS, has been appointed president of the Ohio Dental Association, The Ironton Tribune reported Sept. 27. 

Here are six dental companies and organizations that have appointed new CEOs and presidents, as reported by Becker's since Aug. 20:

New York City-based Kells, an AI-powered oral health platform, appointed Julia Heinrichs, DDS, as clinical advisor.