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.
Eight dentists have taken on new leadership positions across dental organizations, healthcare systems, and professional associations since early March 2026. The appointments span clinical, academic, regulatory, and administrative roles in both the private and public sectors.
Clinical and healthcare leadership appointments
Robert Margolin, DDS, was appointed chair of the department of dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery at NYC Health + Hospitals' Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx Hospital in New York City, with Josephine Sullivan, DDS, named vice chair of the same department. Tiffany Otto, DDS, became division chief of dental services at Bassett Healthcare Network in Cooperstown, New York. An Nguyen, DDS, was appointed chief clinical officer at the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
Academic and professional association roles
Yun Saksena, DMD, became the University of Washington School of Dentistry's first vice dean of academic and student affairs, effective July 1, 2026. Nellie Kim-Weroha, DDS, joined the American Association of Orthodontists' board of trustees. Nader Nadershahi, DDS, EdD, was appointed executive director of the American Dental Association. Candace Gama, DDS, took the position of director of dental clinical review auditing at United Concordia Dental, a dental insurance company.
Frequently asked questions
Who was appointed executive director of the American Dental Association?
Nader Nadershahi, DDS, EdD, was appointed as the next executive director of the American Dental Association.
When does the University of Washington's new vice dean of academic and student affairs start?
Yun Saksena, DMD, becomes the University of Washington School of Dentistry's first vice dean of academic and student affairs effective July 1, 2026.
Which dental leaders were appointed to NYC hospital leadership?
Robert Margolin, DDS, was appointed chair of the department of dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery at NYC Health + Hospitals' Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx Hospital, with Josephine Sullivan, DDS, named vice chair.
What is An Nguyen's new role at CareQuest Institute?
An Nguyen, DDS, was appointed chief clinical officer at the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
