• Dr. Ari Kupietzky is a leading expert in pediatric dentistry, certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and is the only dentist in Israel to hold this distinction.
• He served as Secretary General of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD) for more than eight years (2015–2023), making significant contributions to advancing international collaboration and improving the quality of oral healthcare for children worldwide.
• Currently, Dr. Ari Kupietzky is a Senior Lecturer at the Hebrew University–Hadassah School of Dental Medicine and a Visiting Professor at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, with over 20 years of teaching experience.
• He is the editor of Wright’s Behavior Management in Dentistry for Children, the author of more than 70 scientific publications, and a frequent keynote speaker at prestigious international dental conferences, including IAPD and PDAA…
- Received his D.M.D. degree from the Hebrew University–Hadassah School of Dental Medicine in Jerusalem.
- He went on to earn a Master of Science degree in Pharmacology at the Hebrew University Medical School and completed his specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark.
- During his postgraduate studies, he conducted fluoride research at Colgate Research Laboratories and was twice awarded the Alpha Omega Postdoctoral Research Fellowship.
- Dr. Kupietzky is a senior faculty member in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the Hebrew University–Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, where he conducts research on the dental care of very young children.
- He served as Visiting Professor at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine for more than 20 years.
- He is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, a former fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and a former member of the Advisory Council of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (Sedation and Hospital Section).
- He also served on the Expert Panel of the Alliance for a Cavity Free Future.
- From 2015 to 2023, Dr. Kupietzky directed the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD), serving as Secretary General for over eight years. He is also abstract editor of Pediatric Dentistry.
- Dr. Kupietzky has published more than 70 scientific articles and five textbook chapters.
- He is the editor of Wright’s Behavior Management in Dentistry for Children (3rd ed., Wiley) and is currently preparing the 4th edition. A sought-after speaker, he has lectured extensively in the United States and internationally.
- In addition to his academic work, Dr. Kupietzky maintains a private practice in central Jerusalem, where he treats patients from across the region.