Dentist – Boston, MA
Get to Know Dr. Alan Budd
With nearly 40 years of experience, Dr. Alan Budd is a distinguished dental practitioner with a profound commitment to service and advocacy. After graduating from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1983, Dr. Budd entered the US Public Health Service Dental Corps and became a passionate advocate for dental policy reform. His influence is evident through his role as a panelist on a national program organized by the American Dental Association, where he contributed to guiding dentists and their staff through the challenges of dental practice closures and reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Budd currently holds numerous chair positions at the Massachusetts Dental Society and National Council of Dentist Health Programs, and is program director of Dentists Concerned for Dentists, Inc.
Since joining Dental Health and Wellness Boston as an associate in 2004, Dr. Budd has focused on private practice, where he strives to make each visit as comfortable as possible with his comforting approach and good sense of humor. His special interest in TMJ/Jaw Joint Disorders and Restorative Dentistry reflects his dedication to enhancing patient care and outcomes. Dr. Budd’s blend of service-oriented experience and policy advocacy underscores his commitment to both the art and science of dentistry.
What Was Your Path To Dentistry ?
For Dr. Budd, dentistry is a perfect fit. Dr. Budd has always been dedicated to volunteering and service: He spent his childhood mentoring as a Big Brother, recording audiobooks for the blind, and making weekly home visits to the elderly. After graduation, Dr. Budd entered the US Public Health Services Dental Corps. Operating for two years in a dentally underserved area provided an opportunity to address the health needs of a disadvantaged population, while developing the clinical skills he now brings to the practice.
Where Did You Study ?
Dr. Alan Budd joined as an associate in Dental Health and Wellness Boston in 2003. He graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1983. Dr. Budd has diverse training in general dentistry and has practiced in a variety of clinical settings. His special interest includes Restorative Dentistry and has trained at The Pankey Institute. Dr Budd has also been interviewed on television and lectured to hundreds of colleagues on his use of oral appliances to address bite problems and relieve jaw problems, and prevent migraine headaches.
To give back to his Alma mater, Br. Budd joined the Tufts faculty in 1985 as a Clinical Instructor and retired 13 years later as Assistant Professor of Restorative Dentistry. Being in academia reinforced his commitment to being a lifelong student. He constantly attends more continuing education courses than required for licensure and is an active member of the Mass Dental Society, American Dental Association, and Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity.
Dr. Budd now devotes his professional time exclusively to private practice. He strives to make dentistry as comfortable as possible with a laid-back approach and a good sense of humor. “If I can get my patients to smile or laugh in the chair, I feel like the appointment was a success.”
Outside of the Dental Office,
What Do You Like to Do ?
Dr. Budd is happily married to Missy, and they have a daughter named Sabine. When he isn’t busy caring for smiles at the practice, his biggest hobby is woodworking!