Dr. Brett Kessler

Past President and Consultant
American Dental Association
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Dr. Kessler is a dentist with experience in clinical practice and healthcare policy. He served as president of the American Dental Association and has testified before Congress and federal agencies on healthcare issues.

He is also a past president of the Colorado Dental Association and serves as chair of Colorado’s Dental Well-Being Committee. He is a consultant to the American Dental Association on wellness initiatives.

Kessler has practiced esthetic, functional, and reconstructive dentistry since 1995. He completed a general practice residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and practiced in Michigan before relocating to Colorado, where he continues to practice. He has held faculty appointments at the University of Michigan and the University of Colorado dental schools.

He has been named a “Top Dentist” by 5280 Magazine and received the Denver Post’s “Strength in Health” award. He is a fellow in three dental honor societies and has completed the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, twice.

His presentations focus on leadership, professional wellness, and navigating change in clinical and organizational settings.