NEEDHAM, MA – June 30, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE –
Dr. Erica Frenkel, D.M.D., Ph.D., M.S.D., has joined Chestnut Dental Associates at their Bedford, MA office as an orthodontist, bringing extensive academic credentials and research expertise to the established dental practice. Dr. Frenkel earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, her Ph.D. in Microbiology from MIT, and completed her orthodontic residency and Master of Science in Dentistry at the University of Washington.
Dr. Frenkel’s distinguished academic career includes receiving the Pierre Fauchard Academy Award and the Dr. Roy O. Greep Award, both from Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Her orthodontic research has been published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, contributing to advances in the field of orthodontic treatment methodologies.
Her professional journey from Harvard to MIT to the University of Washington orthodontic residency program represents a comprehensive foundation in both clinical practice and scientific research. This combination of clinical expertise and research background positions Dr. Frenkel to provide evidence-based orthodontic care to patients in the Bedford community.
The addition of Dr. Frenkel to the Bedford MA dentist team expands the specialist capabilities at the Bedford location, where Chestnut Dental Associates already provides coordinated pediatric, orthodontic, and adult dental services. Her presence strengthens the practice’s ability to deliver comprehensive orthodontic care to patients of all ages within the existing multidisciplinary framework.
“Dr. Frenkel’s exceptional academic achievements and research contributions make her a valuable addition to our Bedford practice,” said Anne Hertzberg D.M.D., founding partner at Chestnut Dental Associates. “Her combination of clinical excellence and scientific rigor aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing the highest standard of dental care to the Bedford community. We are pleased to welcome her to our team of specialists.”
Dr. Frenkel will be treating orthodontic patients at the Bedford office, providing consultations and comprehensive treatment plans for children, adolescents, and adults seeking orthodontic care. Her expertise encompasses traditional braces, clear aligners, and complex orthodontic cases requiring interdisciplinary coordination with other dental specialists.
The Bedford location represents one of three Chestnut Dental Associates offices in Massachusetts, alongside locations in Needham and Franklin. The practice has served Massachusetts communities since 1970 and maintains affiliations with Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
Chestnut Dental Associates provides comprehensive dental services including pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, adult cosmetic dentistry, and emergency dental care. The practice features a team of dental specialists including prosthodontists, periodontists, and pediatric dentists, offering coordinated care across specialties. The Bedford office operates extended hours including evenings and Saturdays to accommodate patient scheduling needs.
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For more information about CHESTNUT DENTAL ASSOCIATES, P.C., contact the company here:
Chestnut Dental
Anne Hertzberg D.M.D.
17814446650
anne@chestnutdental.com
87 Chestnut St #1
Needham, MA, 02492, United States
