7 women making moves in dentistry
By Ariana Portalatin
Originally at beckersdental.com
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Routine leadership announcements and practice openings rarely move the needle for most dental practices; however, the ADA president-elect selection directly shapes future policy that affects every U.S. dentist.
Key points
- Karin Irani, DDS, was voted president-elect of the ADA.
- Elizabeth Shapiro, DDS, received the American Dental Association Distinguished Service Award.
- Southern Orthodontic Partners appointed Sarah Sharfstein as its COO.
- DECA Dental Group named Michele Silverman chief people officer.
Who should care
Read the original on Becker's Dental + DSO Review
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