Midwest Dental names new CEO

DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Sep 26, 2012

Tom Tomlinson has joined Midwest Dental as CEO.

Tomlinson replaces Jeffrey Moos, DDS, who will transition into the role of chairman and chief dental officer, the company noted.

Tomlinson previously served as CEO for the Center for Diagnostic Imaging, where he held various roles since joining the organization in 2002.

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