ADA New Dentist Message—Dr. Tal Masserman, Scottsdale, AZ

Director’s notes about filming a membership video for AzDA, featuring Dr. Masserman:

Yep, this is another lunchtime inspiration I had to film this promotion for the American Dental Association (ADA). Dr. Tal Masserman and his team (Scottsdale, Arizona), along with our team, had a blast. We ended filming around 10pm and everyone was pretty silly by then. Dr. Tal had a great sense of humor and was a joy to work with. This video was filmed early in my videography career. It was fun, but I can spot a lot of things I’d do differently now. Whether you’re a dentist, CPA, or videographer, your skill level (hopefully) improves as you move along in your career. It’s too bad I filmed this earlier in my film career. Dr. Masserman did a wonderful job—I just wasn’t that good at filming back then!

About dentist Dr. Tal Masserman:

Dr. Tal Masserman grew up in Orange County, California. He earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan, from which he graduated with high distinction. Pursuing his dream of a career in dentistry, he earned a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of California Los Angeles School of Dentistry. During dental school, he was a director for the Mobile Dental Clinic, which provides dental care for underserved children throughout the state of California. Graduating cum laude, Dr. Masserman was inducted into the esteemed Omicron Kappa Upsilon honor society for his outstanding academic achievements and community involvement.

After dental school, he moved to New York City and studied in a three-year specialty program to obtain a certificate in orthodontics from Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine. To complete his orthodontic training in a hospital-based setting, Dr. Masserman received extensive clinical experience and learned about the latest technology available in the field.

Dr. Masserman also practices at Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics in Scottsdale, AZ and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. He is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontics, the Arizona Dental Association, and the American Dental Association. He serves on the Arizona Dental Association Council on Membership as a member of the subcommittee on the new dentist. In addition, he is a member of the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Emerging Leaders program and the Phoenix Suns Charities 88 organization.

About the Arizona Dental Association:

Founded in 1909, the Arizona Dental Association is one of 53 constituent/territorial societies of the American Dental Association, and represents over 70% of all licensed dentists in Arizona. More than 2,400 members, comprising every dental specialty, collectively exemplify the AzDA mission of to provide leadership, resources, and advocacy to ensure the success of our members and promote oral health. AzDA is comprised of three components representing different geographical sections of the state: Central Arizona Dental Society, Northern Arizona Dental Society, and Southern Arizona Dental Society.

AzDA’s mission is to provide leadership, resources and advocacy to ensure the success of our members and the promotion of oral health. AzDA’s vision is a strong, successful, quality dental profession in Arizona.