BIOLASE, Inc. announced two key appointments to its senior management team. Samir Chowdhury, Ph.D., an accomplished senior operations executive, has been appointed General Manager. Dr. Chowdhury will primarily oversee the Company's new product development and engineering efforts as well as assist in developing strategic business plans, creating new lines of business, marketing current leading-edge technologies and establishing new revenue streams. Previously, Dr. Chowdhury held the General Manager and Chief Operating Officer positions at Gamma Medica, Inc. Colleen Boswell, a senior executive with experience in quality and regulatory compliance in high growth medical device companies, has been appointed Vice President, Regulatory Affairs.

Ms. Boswell will oversee and execute regulatory compliance initiatives for the Company, providing oversight for all U.S. and international regulatory matters, including filings and interactions with regulatory authorities. Before coming to BIOLASE, Ms. Boswell worked at Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc., rising throughout her career there to Vice President, Regulatory Affairs. Previously, she worked at Alpha Therapeutic Corporation in the Biological Division.