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Smile Brands exec named executive director of ADSO
- Source
- Becker's Dental + DSO Review
- Author
- Ariana Portalatin
- Originally at
- beckersdental.com(opens in a new tab)
Summary and scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol. Not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
DSOs and multi-site operators gain a new leader at ADSO who brings clinical operations experience from Smile Brands, potentially shaping how support organizations coordinate with member practices.
Key points
- 01
The Association of Dental Support Organizations named AJ Acierno, DDS, as its next executive director.
- 02
Dr. Acierno co-founded DecisionOne Dental Partners, which merged with Smile Brands in 2019, and most recently served as president of clinical operations at Smile Brands.
- 03
Andrew Smith announced his departure from the executive director role in August.
- 04
Dr. Acierno also serves on the board of trustees at Creighton University.
Who should care
- DSO
- Owner
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