Dr. Joshua Goldfaden, DDS, Del Mar, CA | Dentist

About Dr. Joshua Goldfaden

"Doctor Josh" uniquely is a dentist, a medical school-educated oral pathologist, and a biopsy surgeon. He completed his residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center after earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. Doctor Josh is one of only a handful of doctors in the United States who is dual-credentialed as both a a Fellow of the American Academy of Oral Medicine (FAAOM) and a Fellow of the American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology (FAAOMP). According to the American Academy of Oral Medicine, designation as an FAAOM is "a highly respected and sought-after credential" that is awarded to medical practitioners who have demonstrated "proficiency in the diagnosis and management of oral mucosal diseases, difficult oral/dental diagnoses, orofacial pain, and dental management of medically complex patients." The American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology grants medical practitioners the FAAOMP designation only upon passing a rigorous exam demonstrating mastery in the diagnosis of microscopic diseases of the oral cavity and jaws "using clinical, radiographic, microscopic, biochemical, or other examinations."

Popular visit reasons

Bad breath/Halitosis

Bleeding Gums

Bridge

Cracked Tooth Repair

Dental Cleaning

Dental Consultation

Pediatric Dentist Consultation

Root Canal

Bad breath/Halitosis

Bleeding Gums

Bridge

Cracked Tooth Repair

Office location

Southern California Oral Pain Experts Corporation

12835 Pointe Del Mar Wy, Ste 3, Del Mar, CA 92014

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Education and background

Practice names

Southern California Oral Pain Experts Corporation

Education and training

Dental School - University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Residency)

Professional memberships

American Dental Association
California Dental Association
American Academy of Oral Medicine
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1992487862

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What practice does Dr. Joshua Goldfaden work with?

Dr. Joshua Goldfaden works with Southern California Oral Pain Experts Corporation.

Where is Dr. Joshua Goldfaden's office located?

Dr. Joshua Goldfaden's office is located at 12835 Pointe Del Mar Wy, Del Mar, CA 92014.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Joshua Goldfaden?

Dr. Joshua Goldfaden frequently sees patients for Bridge, Dental Cleaning, Dental Consultation, Pediatric Dentist Consultation, and Root Canal. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Joshua Goldfaden on their profile.