More Than an Orthodontist: A Lakewood Institution
Dr. Joel Brodsky has been creating smiles exclusively in Lakewood since 1976. He has helped create over 30,000 Brodsky smiles and prides himself on delivering clinical excellence in orthodontic treatment and on building lasting relationships with patients and their families.
With decades of experience, Dr. Brodsky has stayed at the forefront of treatment since day one. He is recognized as an Invisalign® Blue Diamond Provider and continues to use advanced technology to make care more precise, comfortable, and predictable.
Degrees, Memberships & Accomplishments
Dr. Brodsky’s commitment to excellence is reflected in his memberships, certifications, and professional affiliations.
American Association of Orthodontists
Angle Society
Cleft Palate Association
Invisalign
Kaiser Permanente
Long Beach Memorial Hospital
National Research Society
Member
Sigma Xi
UCLA
Bachelors of Engineering, Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Rochester
Masters of Science
Proudly Serving Lakewood and Generations of Families
Because he’s remained in the same neighborhood for an extended period, Dr. Brodsky has had the pleasure of treating as many as three generations of some local families. He considers the relationships he’s created the most rewarding part of the job.
Over the last 40 years, Dr. Brodsky has created a professional, friendly atmosphere to make you feel comfortable. He enjoys providing a high level of personal service and always makes time to treat people as individuals.
Dr. Brodsky and his son, Dr. Charles Brodsky, are involved in every aspect of patient care and examine each patient at every visit. They’re always available to answer your questions and keep you updated on treatment progress.
A Home-Grown Southern California Orthodontist
Dr. Brodsky was born in Los Angeles and attended UCLA for eight years, where he studied engineering and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1974.
It was at UCLA where orthodontics sparked Dr. Brodsky’s interest, as he became enamored with the idea of creating smiles without drilling. For this reason, he headed across the country to Rochester, New York, where he studied orthodontics at the Eastman Dental Center - University of Rochester and earned his certificate in orthodontics and a master of science degree in 1976.
Paying It Forward
Dr. Brodsky believes in giving back to the profession he loves and has done so in many ways.
Academic Leadership
Dr. Brodsky has held an academic appointment at the UCLA School of Dentistry, where he donated time as a clinical instructor in orthodontics and oversaw student research in the field.
Craniofacial & Cleft Palate Care
Dr. Brodsky considers his most challenging and satisfying cases those of patients with craniofacial problems and/or skeletal disharmonies that require a team approach and/or orthognathic surgery.
He’s associated with the cleft palate teams at:
- Long Beach Memorial Hospital
- Orthopedic Hospital Los Angeles
- Southern California Kaiser Permanente
High-Tech Orthodontics, Human Touch
Dr. Brodsky has always believed in incorporating cutting-edge technology into orthodontic practice and has lectured on this topic at dental schools and meetings across the country.
Cutting-Edge Research
Today, Dr. Brodsky’s research centers on 3D digital imaging, the Pendulum appliance, and Invisalign® treatment. He has lectured extensively on these topics at dental schools and meetings nationwide.
Advanced Technology
Dr. Brodsky has always been ahead of the curve, embracing 3D digital imaging, the Pendulum appliance, and Invisalign® to deliver more precise, comfortable, and predictable orthodontic outcomes.
Outside the Office
Dr. Brodsky currently lives in Long Beach with his wife of more than 40 years, Edie. In their free time, they like to spend time with their children and four adorable grandkids.
When he’s not babysitting, Dr. Brodsky likes to tinker with computers, exercise regularly, play golf, snow ski, and travel.
Hear From the Doctor Himself
Watch this video to learn more about Dr. Joel Brodsky’s philosophy, his journey, and what sets Brodsky Orthodontics apart.
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