40 UNDER 40 HONOREES

Rachel Bresler

  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Age:

37

Name of Practice:

Doc Bresler’s Cavity Busters

Specialty:

Pediatric dentistry

Education:

DMD, Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry; certificate in pediatric dentistry, Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital


Why She Was Nominated:

Dr. Bresler works alongside her sister-in-law, Dr. Tracey Bresler (next dentist), at Doc Bresler’s Cavity Busters, founded in 1982 by the late David A. Bresler (Rachel’s father) and now run by his children and daughters-in-law. The practice has grown to eight locations, 45 dentists and 250 staff. The group also owns and operates Red Lion Surgicenter, the nation’s first free-standing ambulatory surgery center dedicated exclusively to dental procedures.

Why She Became a Dentist:

“When I was in high school and assisting my father in the office, I fell in love with the fact that dentistry was its own language. I loved that I could discuss cases with my dad or any dentist in the world, and they would know exactly what I was talking about. Pediatric dentistry is the perfect combination of psychology, education and goofiness—everything I wanted in a career.”

Most Memorable Patient:

“In my first week of residency, I was called for a consultation for a newborn with a cleft lip/cleft palate. I met with the family every week for the first few months to help with nasoalveolar molding. I was in the O.R. when the child had his first surgery, and although they live in Cleveland, years later, I’m still in touch with the parents.”

Inspiration:

“My relationship with my two brothers. All three of us are pediatric dentists, and we work together in our practice every day.”

Impact of the Pandemic:

“We’re drinking a lot more water to keep up with the sweat from all the new PPE.”

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