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ADSO Names DSO Industry Veteran, Dr. AJ Acierno, Executive Director
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Why it matters for dental
DSO leadership change at ADSO may influence association strategy and policy engagement for dental support organizations and affiliated practices.
Key points
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ADSO announced the appointment of Dr. AJ Acierno as its new executive director on November 4, 2026.
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Dr. AJ Acierno replaces Andrew Smith, whose departure was part of a planned leadership transition.
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Dr. AJ Acierno previously co-founded DecisionOne Dental Partners, which partnered with Smile Brands in 2019.
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Dr. AJ Acierno held national clinical operations roles at Smile Brands covering nearly 700 practices across 33 states.
Who should care
- DSO
- Owner
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Group Dentistry NowPrimary
ADSO Names DSO Industry Veteran, Dr. AJ Acierno, Executive Director · groupdentistrynow.com
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DrBicuspid.com
ADSO names Dr. AJ Acierno as executive director · news.google.com
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Inside Dentistry
ADSO Appoints AJ Acierno as Executive Director · news.google.com