The American Dental Association has named Nader A. Nadershahi, D.D.S., M.B.A., Ed.D., as its next executive director, effective March 23, 2026.  Dr. Nadershahi is currently the ADA’s senior vice president of education and professional affairs. Prior to joining the ADA staff in June 2025, he served for nine years as dean of the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco.