Bio

Dr. Finkelstein is an experienced doctor, executive, and entrepreneur. Dr. Finkelstein is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bedford HealthCare Solutions which provides quality and compliance services to both dental providers and dental insurers. Prior to founding Bedford, Dr. Finkelstein served as the Chief Dental Officer of AmeriChoice / United Health Group, insuring millions of lives. Dr. Finkelstein began his career as a Dental Officer in the US Army. Dr. Finkelstein is a longtime proponent of integrated dental and medical care and has lectured at dental and medical schools and conferences on the subject of early childhood dentistry and the need for Medical/Dental integration to achieve holistic outcome based healthcare. Throughout his successful business career, Dr. Finkelstein has continued to see patients, is licensed in New York and New Jersey, and currently maintains a dental practice, specializing in Periodontal Prosthesis located in Great Neck, New York. In Addition, Dr. Finkelstein has been active in many community activities, including philanthropies and dental outreach programs for the underserved. Dr. Finkelstein is currently an adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry at the College of Dentistry at New York University, a Senior Advisor for Oral Health Strategies, and an adjunct facility member of the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health at Still University. He also serves as a member of the Harvard University School of Dental Medicine Dean’s Advisory Board, a member of the Drexel College of Medicine Student Advisory Board and a member of the Visitor’s Board of the Kornberg School of Dentistry at Temple University. Dr. Finkelstein is currently a member of the board of Children’s Dental Health Associates, a DFW V portfolio company focused on pediatric dentistry, and frequently reviews DFW opportunities in dentistry and more broadly in healthcare. Dr. Finkelstein received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh and graduated with honors from Temple University School of Dentistry.