Zahn Dental Announces Retirement of Rita Acquafredda; Sarah Anders Named Successor

Zahn Dental announced that Rita Acquafredda, President, Global Dental Lab & Prosthetic Solutions, will retire, effective April 10, 2026. Sarah Anders, Executive Director, Commercial Strategy & Growth for Zahn Dental, will take on the expanded role of Executive Director, General Manager – Zahn Dental. Rita Acquafredda joined Henry Schein in 2006 as part of the Darby Lab acquisition as Director of Operations for the Zahn Dental business. Her 37-year tenure with Darby and Henry Schein is defined by a passion for the lab business and extensive knowledge of the industry’s landscape. As a preeminent authority in the dental lab sector, she is widely respected by customers and vendors alike for her commitment to pioneering innovation and her ability to navigate complex market shifts within the dental industry. 

Sarah Anders will take on the responsibility of leading the Zahn Dental organization. She rejoined Henry Schein in 2025, with more than 30 years of dental industry experience, holding positions across Sales, Marketing, and Continuing Education with several major dental materials manufacturers. She has held senior leadership roles, successfully developing and executing strategic market growth initiatives while fostering both individual and team development.