Bankers Healthcare Group : Chief Relations Officer Appointed to Oral Health America's Board of Directors

SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla., Jan. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Oral Health America (OHA) recently announced the appointment of six new members to the board of directors:

    --  David Benovy: Septodont International Director of Sales North America
    --  Michelle Filiault: Henry Schein, Inc. VP of Field Operations
    --  Leslie Grant, DDS: former President of the National Dental Association
    --  Karen Neiner: Hu-Friedy VP of Corporate Development and Professional
        Relations
    --  Carolyn Van Eck: President of Van Eck Consulting
    --  Al Canal: Bankers Healthcare Group, Inc. Chief Relations Officer

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"I consider it an absolute privilege to serve the OHA alongside my fellow board members," said Canal. "The opportunity to be part of their mission in providing access to dental healthcare to all age groups, whether young or old, is something I truly look forward to."

In 2009, Canal joined Bankers Healthcare Group, a leading provider of financing solutions for healthcare professionals. As Chief Relations Officer, he is responsible for the strategic development of new affiliate partnerships and the direct sales division. Canal recently spearheaded the launch of "Healthy Start--A BHG Foundation," a nonprofit that recognizes and supports healthcare practitioners who have made a difference in underprivileged communities.

"We are honored to have Mr. Canal on our board of directors starting in 2015," said Oral Health America President and CEO Beth Truett. "His charitable work through BHG makes it clear that he is dedicated to giving back to the community, and we appreciate his dedication to our cause of improving overall health through oral health."

Canal and the other new members officially joined the board of directors on January 1, 2015. To read brief bios of each new member, please refer to the OHA press release.

About Oral Health America
OHA's mission is to change lives by connecting communities with resources to drive access to care, increase health literacy and advocate for policies that improve overall health through better oral health for all Americans, especially those most vulnerable. Through Smiles Across America®, which serves 440,000 children annually, the Wisdom Tooth Project(TM), which reaches tens of thousands of older adults, and the Campaigns for Oral Health Equity, which prioritize oral health alongside other chronic diseases, OHA helps Americans of all ages to have a healthy mouth and understand the importance of oral health for overall health. For more information about Oral Health America, please visit www.oralhealthamerica.org.

About Bankers Healthcare Group, Inc.
Since 2001, Bankers Healthcare Group has been committed to providing hassle-free financing solutions for healthcare professionals, allowing them to remain focused on delivering high quality care. BHG has provided more than $1 billion in funding to thousands of satisfied customers nationwide. Inc. has recognized the company nine times for growth and job creation. For additional information, please visit www.bhg-inc.com or follow @BHGstat on Twitter.

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