PRESS RELEASE: Carestream Dental Announces New Board Member with Extensive Technology and Software Background

ATLANTA—To support its commitment and investment in dental software leadership, Carestream Dental has recently appointed Troy Richardson to its Board of Directors. As a proven leader in the software and technology space, Richardson will provide valuable insights into Carestream Dental’s innovative and growing software assets.

Digital dentistry is reshaping dental practices around the world. Software solutions and applications that connect practices, patients and partners with streamlined workflow is at the heart of this transformation.  Additional advancements in artificial intelligence, algorithms and infrastructure will continue to set the pace for innovation and change.

Richardson’s experience, gained from working at some of the world’s leading software technology companies—such as CSC, Oracle, SAP, HP and IBM—makes him an exciting addition to the company’s governance structure. He will be able to provide valuable insights into Carestream Dental’s leading role in digital dentistry. 

“Mr. Richardson is an accomplished executive, with more than three decades of experience of sales and operational experience with some of the biggest software brands in the industry,” Lisa Ashby, CEO, Carestream Dental said. “I am confident his insights will prove valuable to the future of Carestream Dental innovation.”

Richardson is currently the EVP/COO at PTC. He holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Eastern Illinois University and an MBA from Northwestern University’s J.L. Kellogg School of Management.

Carestream Dental became an independent digital dental technology company in 2017 when it was acquired by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and CareCapital Advisors Limited. John Dineen, former CEO of GE’s healthcare business, serves as Chairman of Carestream Dental’s Board of Directors.

To learn more about Carestream Dental, or any of its innovative solutions, please visit carestreamdental.com.