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Dugoni School of Dentistry Launches Center for Innovation and Translation

The University of the Pacific’s Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry has launched the Center for Innovation and Translation. The school will bring together internal and external collaborators to develop innovative practices and translate clinical research to improve oral health care.

The center is directed by Dr. Rebecca Moazzez, professor and chair of the Dugoni School’s Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry.

An advisory board for the center that’s currently being formed will include school leaders, representatives of research organizations, commercial companies, a patient or public member and others. Companies and individuals interested in getting involved with the center’s clinical research activities or advisory board are invited to contact Moazzez at rmoazzez@pacific.edu.


Productive Dentist Academy Adds 2 New Executives

Productive Dentist Academy (PDA) announces the addition of Dr. David Porritt as chief strategy officer (CSO) and Deni Hall, MBA, as chief people officer.

Porritt is the founder and president of DSP Capital Partners. As CSO, he will be tasked with guiding the evolution of PDA’s business platform.

Before her new role, Hall worked for Luxottica Retail and Pacific Dental Services. She has been a part of PDA since June 2021, and is now tasked with aligning the talent and culture of the company.


Glidewell Opens Registration for 2022 Symposium

Glidewell has announced the opening of registration for its 2022 Glidewell Symposium, “Esthetics: Creating Beautiful Smiles” which is scheduled for Oct. 14–15 at the Glidewell Clinical Education Center in Irvine, California. Attendees can earn nine hours of continuing education units.

The two-day symposium is open to dentists, hygienists, and chairside and front-office team members. Tuition is $495 per person and includes breakfast and lunch on both days and a hosted cocktail party and dinner Friday. Participants can enjoy a campus tour at lunchtime Friday, as well as interactive exhibits during both days of the event.

For the complete schedule and to register, visit glidewellsymposium.com.


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