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Affordable Care CEO Gene Kirtser to Retire, New Chief Executive Appointed

Dentistry Today

Affordable Care, LLC, has announced that chief executive officer, Gene Kirtser, will retire from the company at the end of February 2024. Kirtser informed the board last year of his intention to retire, and a search for a new CEO was started to support a seamless transition.

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Kansas City University Opens College of Dental Medicine

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Many practicing dentists are nearing retirement or left the field. . ” Diverse Student Body KCU’s inaugural cohort of dental students, the Class of 2027, represents a diverse population with a wide range in age, background and ethnicity. Nearly 50 percent of the students come from Missouri , Kansas , Arkansas and Oklahoma.

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Kaleim Manji Retires as CEO of Spear Education, Passing the Torch to Matthew Coggin

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Kaleim Manji Retires as CEO of Spear Education, Passing the Torch to Matthew Coggin Coggin’s elevation to the CEO position underscores the confidence placed in his leadership and vision for Spear Education. His enduring commitment to the institution and its stakeholders assures a stable and promising future.

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American Academy of Periodontology Names New EIC of the JOP and CAP

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Dr. Ioannidou will rely on the strong foundation retired EIC Dr. Kenneth Kornman established for both journals while contributing a fresh, innovative perspective to AAP’s esteemed publications. When searching for a new editor-in-chief, the Academy interviewed many impressive candidates.

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American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Welcomes New Executive Director

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He takes the place of retiring executive director, Barbara Kachelski, CAE, MBA, who has led the AACD for the past ten years. The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) is pleased to welcome Michael DiFrisco, CAE, an association leadership veteran, as the next executive director of the 40-year-old Academy.

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VCU Receives Grant to Encourage New Generation of Dental Educators

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Faculty shortages in dental schools, compounded by many senior faculty members nearing retirement, have led to a crisis in the profession. The DFLRP’s purpose is to address economic barriers and increase the number of primary care dental and dental hygiene faculty.

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Paperwork Blunder Keeps Some Navy Dentists Serving Longer Than Anticipated

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Due to an error in how years served were calculated, many United States Navy dentists and physicians who thought they were nearing the 20 years needed to retire are finding that they owe 3 more years. This retirement plan is used as an incentive to encourage not only dentists and doctors but also aviators to join the service.

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