Dr. Andres Pinto named dean of Nova Southeastern University dental school
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
Dental school leadership changes can influence curriculum, residency placements, and research priorities that later affect hiring pipelines and clinical standards for practicing dentists.
Key points
- Nova Southeastern University appointed Andres Pinto, DDS, DMD, dean of its College of Dental Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
- Pinto currently serves as vice chair for clinical operations at MetroHealth System Department of Dental Medicine and associate dean of graduate studies at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine.
- In addition to the deanship, Pinto will serve as director of oral health integration under NSU’s chief medical officer.
Who should care
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