Nashville, Tenn.-based Chord Specialty Dental Partners appointed Steven Melnic, DMD, as its next chief clinical officer.
Dr. Melnic has served as a pediatric dentist in Chord's partner practices for more than eight years, according to a July 16 news release.
In addition, Dr. Melnic serves as a diplomat to the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Chord Specialty Dental Partners is a multi-specialty organization supporting pediatric dentistry, orthodontics and oral surgery practices as well as ambulatory surgery centers. The company has a network of more than 60 partner practices across six states.
Jason Hartman, DMD, who had been serving as the company's chief clinical officer, will continue with the organization as a member of its board of directors, the release said.