Dr. Jonathan A. Bregman

DDS, FAGD, CAFL

Speaker and Clinician Biography and Synopsis

Professional Background

Jonathan A. Bregman, DDS, FAGD is a clinician, speaker, consultant, and author. His energized, thought-provoking style inspires audiences and readers nationally and internationally. Dentists, dental team members, and non-dentist alike benefit from Dr. Bregman’s more than 30 years of experience running a highly successful dental practice plus his years of experience as an educator, effective speaker, dentist to dentist ‘success coach’, clinical onsite consultant, and author.

Out of his almost 50 years as a clinically active dentist, the past 15 years Dr Bregman has seen patients as a locum tenens dental provider to over 45 different local practices in his home state of North Carolina

His greatest passion surrounds providing outstanding patient care and educating dental professionals to do the same. He effectively addresses early oral cancer detection, and enhanced clinical practice management issues in his numerous course offerings

As one of only four initial individuals certified by Dr. Charles Blair the patented ‘Practice Booster Analysts’ software, Dr. Bregman has analyzed numerous practices thought Dr. Blair’s unique approach to improve patient care and determine how to grow ones practice ‘from the inside’. From work with ‘Practice Booster’ along with clinically focused onsite assessment and consulting, plus over 30 years of running a highly successful practice, Dr. Bregman brings a unique perspective and a strong connection to dentists and the entire dental team.

Dr. Bregman has launched the website www.endoralcancer.com as a way to reach out to the public to improve awareness and enhance prevention of oral cancer.

Over his years as a dental professional, Dr. Bregman has been recognized for his tireless efforts toward excellence in dentistry as well as community service.

Among the many honors and achievements are:

  • University of Delaware, BA in Biological Science, cum Laude:1972
  • Northwestern University Dental School, DDS: 1976
  • Charlotte Memorial Hospital, Dental Residency Certificate: 1977
  • American College of Dentists, Award of Merit: 1976
  • American Society of Dentistry for Children, Award of Merit: 1976
  • American Public Health Dentistry, National 1st place award: 1976
  • State of North Carolina License to Practice Dentistry, 1976-present
  • Illinois State License to Practice Dentistry: 1976-present
  • Northeast Regional Board, Certification, 1976
  • Charlotte Memorial Hospital or CMH (now Carolinas Medical Center) Dental Residency certificate 1976-77
  • CMH dental Residency Program, Vice-chair/education director 1977-1982
  • Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry: 1983
  • Doctor of Distinction presented by Linda L. Miles: 1985
  • LD Pankey Institute, One Triple Plus Club: 1989
  • President, Central Charlotte, NC Sertoma Club: 1979-1984
  • Adjunct Clinical Professor, University of North Carolina, School of Dentistry: 1990-95
  • Attending, North Carolina Hospital and Medical Center, Department of Dentistry: 2009-2019
  • Duke Cancer Patient Support Program, 2009, Board Chair (and honored through  the planting of “The Jonathan A Bregman Tree of Inspiration”)
  • Duke Cancer Patient Support Program Board member 2009-present
  • Elected, Member-at-Large, Academy of Dental Management consultants 2010
  • Speaking Consulting Network, Steering Committee, Director of Member Relations: 2010-2011

Memberships

  • American Dental Association 1976-present
  • Academy of General Dentistry 1976-present
  • North Carolina Dental Society 1976-present
  • Durham/Orange Dental Society 1976-2019
  • National Speakers Association 1990-2000
  • Academy of Dental Management Consultants 2010-2020
  • Speaking Consulting Network 2010-2023
  • American Association of Oral Systemic Health
  • American Association of Dental Office Managers 2020-present

Speaker: Major meetings

  • Chicago Midwinter Meeting
  • Hinman Dental Meeting
  • Yankee Dental Congress
  • New York Dental Meeting
  • Star of the South
  • California Dental Association
  • Quebec Dental Meeting
  • Puerto Rico Dental Meeting
  • North Carolina Dental Association
  • Florida Dental Association
  • Pacific North West Meeting
  • South West Dental Meeting (Arizona)
  • Numerous state, city, and regional meetings for dentists plus their entire team

 

What can I say but EXCELLENT! I look forward to implementing the concepts that I learned. Brought me back to focus right where it should be: excellent patient care!

Jake L.

Oregon

I cannot imagine why dentists do not take advantage of things technology has brought to us. Keep up the good work and I look forward to your next presentation at Midwinter

Ted Borris, DDS

Director of Scientific Programs, Chicago Dental Society

Dr. Bregman is passionate about early oral cancer detection. The educational skills he brought to the lecture helped ensure on-­‐site learning. Bravo.

Joe Calderone

Dentist, Florida

Dr. Bregman’s lecture was very informative and he is a very enthusiastic speaker. He keeps you involved and part of the lecture. An excellent experience.

Sonia Turki

Raina, Dentist, Florida

Georgia Passionate and inspiring. Dr. Bregman’s experience comes across clearly to a broad audience, making him an accessible and valuable speaker.

Robert McDowall

Anesthesiologist, New York

Absolutely an eye-­opening seminar. Kept my attention the whole time!

Brittany Bonds

Dental Assistant, Michigan

Dr. Bregman is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced speaker and coach who delivers a great message with powerful passion. Through a unique perspective, wonderful humor and his own clinical cases, he lets us clearly know that the future of dentistry is right here and right now.

David M. Reznik, DDS

Speaker and Consultant, Georgia

Wonderful learning experience. Fabulous fund of knowledge. Very practical techniques. Helps save lives. I highly recommend his course.

Vivek Gandotra

Dentist, Nevada

Dr. Bregman is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced speaker who delivers a great dental message with powerful passion. Through a unique perspective, wonderful humor and his own clinical cases, he lets us clearly know that the future of dentistry is right here and right now.

David M. Reznik, DDS

Speaker and Consultant

You must take Dr. Bregman’s course! I was very impressed with the amount information in Dr. Bregman’s lecture and I’m excited about informing my patients about early oral cancer detection and confident in being able to effectively screen each and every one of my patients.

Chrisine Skolyak

Dental Hygienist, Georgia

Dr. Bregman’s seminars are full of valuable information. He teaches with passion and integrity. Anyone attending his courses is sure to come away with valuable tools, increased knowledge and renewed passion for dentistry.

Lois Banta

Speaker/Consultant, Missouri

Passionate and inspiring. Dr. Bregman’s experience comes across clearly to a broad audience, making him an accessible and valuable trainer.

Robert McDowall

Anesthesiologist, New York

Wonderful learning experience. Fabulous fund of knowledge. Very practical techniques. Helps save lives. Highly recommended.

Vivek Gandotra

Dentist, Nevada

This course was great! I stayed focused and learned a lot. Dr. Bregman’s passion makes me want to incorporate what I learned into my practice and into my life.

Dawn Dameron

Office manager, Michigan

Dr. Jonathan Bregman is an awesome instructor, meeting the needs of all learning types. He is extremely knowledgeable of the material and great information was given.

Theresa H.

Indiana

Two thumbs up for an outstanding presentation; lots of info to use in my practice, presented with vitality and energy to keep me engaged.

Gary C.

Pennsylvania

Dr. Bregman teaches with passion. He wants us to improve the quality of care for our patients and ultimately society. It was easy to learn because he makes it relevant. Great communication skills, clear achievement of goals.

Hope T.

Pennsylvania

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