The Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO) announced that its board of directors has selected Andrew Smith as the next executive director of the organization.
In his new role, Smith will represent the dental support organizations industry to policymakers and other key stakeholders to ensure that DSO-affiliated dentists can operate in a practice environment that allows them to receive the support they need.
“DSOs are doing important work to expand access to patient care and provide dentists more time to focus on the clinical side of dentistry. I look forward to working alongside my fellow dental associations to shape the current and future discussions, and supporting the dental industry as it grows its vision strategically,” Smith said.
“I am thrilled to have Andrew join the ADSO team,” said Emmet Scott, president of the ADSO. “Andrew's expertise will support the ADSO in advancing key relationships and navigating critical policy decisions. His advocacy insights will help meet the needs of both emerging and established DSOs.”
Smith served as executive vice president of government relations and external affairs for Parallel (formerly Surterra Wellness), where he managed the state and federal government relations teams, served as the company’s chief advocate and spokesperson to policymakers and regulators, and led the company's advocacy and communications goals in the public affairs space.
Prior to joining the private sector, Smith spent a decade working in government, campaigns and public policy. In particular, he worked as finance director and senior advisor for Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, for whom he oversaw the strategy, development and implementation of a record-breaking $44 million fundraising operation.
Smith is originally from Chicago and is a graduate of Georgetown University with a degree in government and history. He lives in Greenwich, Conn., with his wife, Laura, and their two children, Holden and Caroline.
Succeeding Chris Badgley as executive director, Smith has already begun his position at the ADSO.
(Source: Association of Dental Support Organizations)
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