Consultant
Execudent, Inc
Glendale, Arizona, United States
Joel Berg, DDS, MS is an industry-respected consultant, lecturer, author, and thought leader in dentistry. A board-certified pediatric dentist, Joel was President of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) from 2012 to 2013 and President of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry from 2018 to 2019. Joel is also the former Dean at the University of Washington School of Dentistry and was principal in the creation of a 26-chair, state-of-the-art facility that provides comprehensive oral health services to children. He continues to practice pediatric dentistry part-time in the Phoenix area, and stays connected to organized dentistry through his consulting business, industry research and published works, and various philanthropic roles.
Joel is co-editor of the book "Early Childhood Oral Health," and has published extensively on subjects, including dental restorative materials for children and medical management of dental caries. He lectures to dental professionals regularly on “Medical Management of Dental Caries” and “Moving Toward a New Kind of Dentistry." He is currently looking at the trends in the profession that have been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic and which may have a positive effect on the future of dentistry.
Joel is also the host of "Pedo Teeth Talk," a podcast that invites AAPD leaders, experts, and professionals in the field to talk about all things pediatric dentistry. The podcast takes a holistic approach to its coverage and its wide-ranging topics include the best infection control practices, behavioral management, how to manage your business online, innovative ideas for best practices, and discussions on policies and legislation that could affect pediatric dentistry.
In his free time, you can find him lounging by the pool, hanging with his Great Pyrenees puppy named Walden, or spending time with his two daughters.
I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.