Garza release

TULSA, Oklahoma--PennWell® Corp., a global business-to-business media and information company, has announced Albert Garza as the new Vice President and Publisher of Dental Continuing Education for PennWell’s subsidiary company Odontos World Media and the Academy of Dental Therapeutics. Albert will report to Lyle Hoyt, Senior Vice President and Group Manager.

In his role as Vice President and Publisher of Dental Continuing Education, Albert will spearhead the mission of expanding PennWell’s continuing education business by delivering enhanced products and services which align with the needs of PennWell’s partners and target customers.

“I am very excited to join a company with an outstanding reputation in the industry and with such a strong commitment to the industries, partners, and customers we serve. Continuing education is more important than ever to healthcare professionals and I look forward to expanding our core business and introduce new, innovative customer experiences leading to more effective, and efficient, learning platforms.”

“Albert brings an extensive background of dental knowledge within the medical device/equipment, pharmaceutical and consumer products categories,” says Lyle Hoyt. “In addition to establishing a successful marketing consulting company, he also served as a Director of Global Marketing and Sales at Discus Dental, a Philips Company.”

“Albert has extensive experience leading diverse companies and product categories through long-term strategic planning and brand management,” says Lyle. “We are pleased to have him take on this important position for PennWell’s Dental Group.”

Introducing the DALE Foundation

Helping dental professionals worldwide promote oral health has been an integral part of PennWell’s business for more than 100 years. With a long-standing tradition of serving the dental industry with a comprehensive mix of timely publications, web sites and educational conferences, PennWell’s Dental Division is the unsurpassed source of information where dental professionals look first to see what’s happening next.

About PennWell® Dental Group
PennWell’s dental division consists of Dental Economics®, RDH®, Dental Office® and Proofs®. In addition, several supplements and special issues are published throughout the year. RDH® magazine presents the leading annual dental hygiene event, RDH Under One Roof®. The PennWell® Dental Group also holds several symposiums, focusing on topics ranging from dental practice transitions to the link between oral and systemic health.

About PennWell®
PennWell® Corporation is a diversified business-to-business media and information company that provides quality content and integrated marketing solutions for the following industries: oil and gas, electric power, water and wastewater, renewable, electronics, semiconductor, contamination control, optoelectronics, fiberoptics, enterprise storage, converting, nanotechnology, fire, emergency services and dental. Founded in 1910, PennWell® publishes over 100 print and online magazines and newsletters, conducts 60 conferences and exhibitions on six continents, and has an extensive offering of books, maps, web sites, research and database services. In addition to PennWell's headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma the Company has major offices in Nashua, New Hampshire; Houston, Texas; London, England; Mountain View, California; Fairlawn, New Jersey, Moscow, Russia, and Hong Kong, China. In 2010, PennWell® celebrated 100 years in business.

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