LAFAYETTE, Colo., Oct. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dental Aid, Inc. is pleased to announce Ernest Duff has been named as its new Executive Director. Duff replaces former Dental Aid CEO, Dennis J. Lewis, who retired September 30, 2018. Dental Aid specializes in providing affordable, high-quality dental care and education to the low-income and uninsured residents of Colorado's
Boulder and Broomfield counties. Its clinics are located in Boulder, Longmont and Louisville, CO.
Duff has over 30 years of experience working in the nonprofit sector as a CEO or senior staff person. His wealth of experience includes serving as the Executive Director of Denver's Howard Dental Center and the Rocky Mountain Survivors Center. Additionally, he was the Executive Director of the Life After Exoneration Program in Berkeley, CA. Duff has a Master's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Divinity.
"Dental Aid's board members all agreed that Ernie has what we are looking for in our new Executive Director; he fits in exceptionally well with this organization's unique purpose and mission," said Tanya Karnavy, DDS, Chairman of Dental Aid Board of Directors.
About Dental Aid Dental Aid provides compassionate, affordable, high-quality dental care and education to low-income and uninsured residents of Colorado's Boulder and Broomfield counties.
The long-term clinical focus of Dental Aid follows a chronic disease management model directed at prevention, education, and treatment in the early stages of the disease. In addition to direct clinical care, Dental Aid prioritizes education and outreach to high-risk patients including:
SOURCE Dental Aid
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Duff has over 30 years of experience working in the nonprofit sector as a CEO or senior staff person. His wealth of experience includes serving as the Executive Director of Denver's Howard Dental Center and the Rocky Mountain Survivors Center. Additionally, he was the Executive Director of the Life After Exoneration Program in Berkeley, CA. Duff has a Master's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Divinity.
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"Dental Aid's board members all agreed that Ernie has what we are looking for in our new Executive Director; he fits in exceptionally well with this organization's unique purpose and mission," said Tanya Karnavy, DDS, Chairman of Dental Aid Board of Directors.
About Dental Aid Dental Aid provides compassionate, affordable, high-quality dental care and education to low-income and uninsured residents of Colorado's Boulder and Broomfield counties.
The long-term clinical focus of Dental Aid follows a chronic disease management model directed at prevention, education, and treatment in the early stages of the disease. In addition to direct clinical care, Dental Aid prioritizes education and outreach to high-risk patients including:
- Families and children of all ages
- Pregnant women
- People with chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and HIV/AIDS
- People with physical, mental or emotional disabilities
SOURCE Dental Aid
