General Dentist, Alan R. Stein, Named 2016 Northridge "Super Dentist"®

NORTHRIDGE, Calif., Jan. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The office of Alan R. Stein, D.D.S. is pleased to announce he has been named one of the 2016 Super Dentists in Northridge. This is Dr. Stein's third consecutive year being recognized by independent researchers, MSP Communications, as seen in Los Angeles Magazine.

According to MSP Communications, Super Dentists are selected through a thorough, stepwise process that combines peer nomination, peer evaluation by practice area, and independent research and examination. Healthcare consumers can then use the resulting list of the best and brightest as a resource to find a dentist or learn more about their current dentist.

"I've spent my entire career dedicated to the betterment and advancement of dentistry. This acknowledgement by MSP's panel and my peers and colleagues is really special. Being recognized three years in row inspires me to continue to serve our community the best way I know how," states Dr. Alan R. Stein. 

Each nominee in the candidate pool is evaluated by using a set of 10 established indicators with varying point values in addition to being evaluated on the indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. They include:

• Years of experience
• Fellowships
• Professional activities
• Leadership positions
• Academic achievements/positions
• Board certifications
• Publications, lectures & presentations
• Honors and awards
• Other outstanding achievement

For final selection, the nominations, research and panel points are totaled. Only the highest-scoring doctors are included on the Super Dentist list which is limited to only 10% of dentists in their area.

About Alan R. Stein, D.D.S.
A graduate from the University of Southern California, Dr. Stein has been restoring and improving smiles, self-image and oral health for over 35 years. Dr. Stein is known for his work and contributions throughout the community: Chief of Dentistry at Northridge Hospital, Clinical Instructor at USC, Fellow of the American and International College of Dentists, published author and trustee to the American and California Dental Associations.

SOURCE Alan R. Stein, D.D.S.