Joshua A. Bresler, DMD

Diplomate – American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Fellow – American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Fellow – American College of Dentists

“Dr. Josh” is a graduate of Penn State University (B.S., 1999) and Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry (D.M.D, 2003). He completed a two-year pediatric residency in a combined program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (certificate in pediatric dentistry, 2005) where he served as chief resident. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (2008), fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (2017), and fellow of the American College of Dentists (2018).

Dr. Josh is currently an active staff member of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, where he is regarded as a go-to specialist for children with serious medical conditions such as complex cardiac disease, bleeding disorders, and rare congenital diseases. He is also on staff at Suburban Community Hospital, where he treats adults with similar medical issues. He serves as medical director of the Red Lion Surgicenter, and is certified in pediatric advanced life support and advanced cardiac life support.

Dr. Josh is an assistant professor of pediatric dentistry at Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry and an assistant professor of pediatric dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He lectures on pediatric pharmacology, sedation, oral surgery, hospital dentistry, and behavior management.

Dynamically involved in continuing education and the dental community, Dr. Josh is actively involved with the following boards, academic clubs, and associations: Temple Dental Alumni Association, board Member; Temple Dental Board of Visitors, Temple Dental Haiti Club, faculty advisor; American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Pennsylvania Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, YMCA board member, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry College of Diplomates, and the Think Dental Learning Institute advisory board.

Dr. Josh’s professional memberships, awards, and acknowledgments include Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society, recognition in the Stomatognathic Honor Society, and many other awards, including the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology Horace Wells Award, the American Association of Orthodontists Oro-Facial Complex Award, the R. Ralph Bresler M.D. Pediatric Dentistry Award, the Temple University Humanitarian Award, and Dental Alumnus of the Year Award for his humanitarian efforts in Haiti.

Dr. Josh received recognition as one of Philadelphia’s top young business leaders in 40 under 40, Philadelphia Business Journal (2016), and one of the country’s most promising young dentists in 40 under 40, Incisal Edge Magazine (2017).

Born and raised in the Lafayette Hill and Ft. Washington areas, Dr. Josh resides in Ambler with his wife Tracey (who is also a pediatric dentist) and their three children: Noah, Kayla, and Dani. He enjoys spending spare time with his family, as well as boating, deep-sea fishing, and travel.