Academy of General Dentistry Announces New Director Of Sales & Sponsorship

Christine Odway has joined the AGD team as Director of Sales and Sponsorship
Posted: August 12, 2008

Academy of General Dentistry Announces New Director Of Sales & Sponsorship
CHICAGO (August 11, 2008) - The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is pleased to announce that Christine Odway has joined the AGD team as Director of Sales and Sponsorship to help support the goals and objectives of the association and enhance the quality of effective customer service provided to more than 35,000 members.

“The AGD team works together to advance the value and excellence of general dentistry, promote good oral health to the public and position the AGD as the premier organization of general dentists,” says AGD Executive Director, Christie Tarantino, CAE. “We will continue to enhance existing tools and develop new tools and resources to assist our members and the industry.”

In her new position, Odway will be responsible for the overall activities of the sales and sponsorship department. She will develop and manage non-dues revenue opportunities in support of the AGD.

“I’m looking forward to using my 22 years of experience in the industry to maximize revenue in support of the AGD’s goals and objectives,” says Odway.

Before joining the AGD, Odway was the Regional Sales Manager for Henry Schein Dental. In that position, she managed 26 field sales consultants and four equipment specialists in the Northern Illinois region, with the primary objective to increase market share. Prior to that position, Odway also worked in sales and training management for Hu-Friedy Corporation for 18 years. Odway is a graduate of Loyola University with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene.

“We are pleased to welcome new members that join our team who are just as eager to support the core purpose, mission and vision of the AGD,” says Tarantino. “Odway will help us continue to uphold the high value we place on our members and to further meet the goals of the AGD’s strategic plan.”



About the AGD
The AGD is a professional association of more than 35,000 general dentists dedicated to staying up-to-date in the profession through continuing education. Founded in 1952, the AGD has grown to become the world’s second largest dental association, which is the only association that exclusively represents the needs and interests of general dentists.

A general dentist is the primary care provider for patients of all ages and is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients’ oral health needs.
 
For more information about the AGD, please visit http://www.agd.org.
 
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