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Dr. Michael Durbin elected president of American Association of Orthodontists
US-based news. Relevant if you follow AAO leadership or track orthodontic association governance.
Dr. Paul Jacobs named president of American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
Dental sleep medicine leadership appointment; relevant for practitioners interested in the specialty's direction.
Delta Dental of Illinois appoints senior VP of finance
Executive appointment in major US dental insurance provider shows continued leadership changes in the benefits sector.
Orthodontics leader Dr. Rolf Behrents dies
Tribute to an influential orthodontist whose research and teaching legacy shaped modern specialty practice.
Four dental leadership changes announced across industry
Track executive appointments at major dental suppliers and DSO networks affecting industry direction and consolidation.
Standard Dental Labs adds Brendan Cummins to board
Consolidator leadership moves signal strategic positioning in the dental lab market.
Eight dentists appointed to leadership roles across healthcare and industry
Leadership moves signal ongoing demand for senior dentist roles across healthcare systems, insurers, and major professional organizations.
Normalising change in dental labs requires leadership and trust
Lab owners facing automation and AI adoption will find practical guidance on building change-ready culture and leadership.
42 North Dental names Greg Wappett as chief development officer
DSO leadership appointments signal continued consolidation strategy in US dental market. Monitor expansion plans.
Self-employed associates need different engagement than employed teams
Webinar on managing self-employed associates using appropriate engagement strategies rather than employment models.