Media
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and video.
Coverage of Brett's ADA presidency, dental policy, and advocacy for wellbeing, plus his own writing, keynote video, and photos.
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During his presidency, Brett spoke for the profession in national coverage of the fluoride debate and federal health policy.
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Featured coverage
CNNLive Interview, May 7, 2025Why Fluoride Belongs in Community WaterRead or watchThe New Yorker2025Mexico's Molar City Could Transform My Smile. Did I Want It To?Read or watchUSA Today2024Dental Access Is an American Crisis: How the Vulnerable Are Shut OutRead or watch
ADA News, 2024Showing Up as His Best Self: Brett Kessler, DDS, to Become 161st President of ADAADA News, 2024Brett Kessler, DDS, Installed as ADA PresidentADA News, 2025ADA President Details 'Year of Constant Challenges,' Growth, ChangePolitico, 2025Dentists Are Struggling to Counter RFK Jr. on FluorideChief Healthcare Executive, 2025Doctors, Nurses, and Dentists Have Something in Common: BurnoutADA News, 2025ADA Advocates for Removing Stigmatizing Questions from Licensure ApplicationsADA News, 2025ADA President Tells FDA Fluoride Supplements Are Safe, EffectiveADA News, 2025ADA President Highlights Oral Health as Essential During Dentech KeynoteADA News, 2025SmileCon Opening Session Unites Dentists Around Leadership, Shared PurposeCU AnschutzCU Dental Commencement Speaker Brett Kessler, DDS, Recognized with Honorary Alumni AwardAmerican Association of EndodontistsCharting a Collaborative Future: ADA President Dr. Brett Kessler on Unity, Wellness, and EndodonticsThe Thriving DentistAn Inspiring Interview with ADA President-Elect Brett Kessler, DDSLoosidWorking the Steps and Maintaining Your SpiritMDDSCareer Path Interview: Brett Kessler, DDSDental Lifeline NetworkDental Lifeline Network Welcomes Brett Kessler, DDS, to the National Board of Directors
Brett's interviews on other podcasts: Contact Point, Think Oral Health, The Dental Marketer, the Pulp Podcast, and more. See guest appearances
Writing
Articles and publications
Brett's writing in JAMA Health Forum, the Journal of the American Dental Association, ADA News, the Colorado Dental Association, and The Washington Post.
The Washington Post, ADA sponsored contentAmerica's Well-Being Depends on Oral HealthJAMA Health Forum, 2025, with Scott D. Smith, DDS, MSRemoving Fluoride From Water? An Oral Health Crisis UnfoldsJADA, 2026, with Brendon Anderson and Bruce DonoffWe Welcome You to a Demanding Branch of MedicineMDDS Articulator, 2026Reimagining the Possible: What True Medical-Dental Integration Would Actually RequireJADAA Catalyst for Change: Leading the American Dental Association Toward a Brighter FutureJADAMake America Healthy AgainADA NewsHealth Equity and DentistryJADAConsiderations for Dental ConsultantsJADAAuthors' ResponseColorado Dental Association, 2024The Breath of LifeColorado Dental Association, 2023Where Will You Be on This Spectrum?Colorado Dental AssociationStarfish and RipplesColorado Dental AssociationAn October Hat TrickColorado Hospital Association2020 Opioid Prescribing and Treatment GuidelinesColorado Dental AssociationWho Is John Galt? Disrupters in DentistryColorado Dental AssociationCDA Proud: Inalienable RightsColorado Dental AssociationMethamphetamine: Oral Effects and TreatmentCDEWorldMethamphetamines: Oral Effects and Treatment (CE course)Tallahassee DemocratPlease, Mr. Trump: Can You “Guilfoyle” Another Floridian for Us?
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Media inquiries
For interviews, headshots, or bios, send a note and Brett will be in touch shortly.