Ultradent Products recently announced that Dirk Jeffs will take over as the new CEO.
Ultradent founder Dr. Dan Fischer will shift out of his role as CEO but will remain active as CEO Emeritus, according to a press release. He’ll be involved with research and development projects, outreach and lecturing.
Jeffs has been with Ultradent since 1996 and has led various growth opportunities, including developing satellite operations in Europe, Japan, China and Brazil. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University, where he earned his MBA.
“Dr. Fischer’s impact on dentistry can’t be understated and I’d like to thank him for the exemplary leader he’s been for Ultradent employees as well as the industry as a whole over more than four decades,” Jeffs said, according to the release. “Dentistry is facing unique challenges and we’re committed to empowering clinicians to better serve their patients. I look forward to supporting the passionate and talented people of Ultradent as we pursue our mission to improve oral health globally. We’re all grateful to have Dr. Fischer remain engaged with our company as an advisor, mentor and speaker.”
Jeffs will retain his current position as company president.
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Source: Ultradent Products