Rate My Professor David Hershkowitz

David Hershkowitz, DDS, AAS, serves as Associate Chair of Preventive & Restorative Sciences, Professor of Clinical Restorative Dentistry, and Division Chief of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. In this role, he oversees preclinical, clinical, and postgraduate education initiatives, faculty, and staff within the Division of Restorative Dentistry, which is part of the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences chaired by Dr. Markus Blatz. His responsibilities emphasize clinical education, patient care management, and program direction in restorative dentistry.

Hershkowitz received a B.S. in Health Science from Case Western Reserve University in 1982, a D.D.S. from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in 1986, and completed a residency in General Anesthesia at the Hospital of the Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1987. He practiced general dentistry privately in Stony Brook, New York, from 1987 to 2014. His academic appointments include Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of General Dentistry at SUNY Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine from 1994 to 2008, where he directed the General Practice Program (2001–2005), Anesthesia (2005–2006), and Emergency Care (2006–2008). From 2008 to 2019, he was at New York University College of Dentistry, starting as Clinical Assistant Professor and Associate Chairman of the Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care, advancing to Clinical Associate Professor and Associate Chairperson in 2015. There, he managed predoctoral clinical facilities, oversaw more than 400 faculty and staff, and contributed to the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program. He is New York State Board Certified in General Anesthesia Parenteral Sedation since 1987 and has served as Consultant to the Northeast Regional Board of Dental Examiners since 2004. Awards include Dean’s Awards from NYU in 2011 and 2017 for department management and program development, Faculty of the Year from SUNY Stony Brook students in 2002, and various service recognitions. His interests include treatment of apprehensive patients and innovative approaches to patient care and clinical education.