Dr. Jamal Washington

Orthodontic Financial Specialist, DMD with 12 Years of Experience

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Graduated with DMD from Howard University College of Dentistry in 2012, completed orthodontic residency at University of Pennsylvania in 2014. Began in a Philadelphia group practice treating urban populations, where uninsured rates highlighted estimate your costs barriers—prompting my pivot to financial modeling for braces. By 2017, led billing reforms at a chain of 10 orthodontic offices in the Northeast, reducing out-of-pocket surprises for $4,000-$8,000 ceramic cases. Now independent consultant for bracescost.org since 2020, dissecting data from AAO surveys showing only 17% adult patients. My motivation traces to advising my sister's family on lingual braces at $9,000 without coverage. In leisure, I coach youth basketball, applying team strategy to patient payment plans. Handled 2,500+ consultations, specializing in self-ligating options that cut adjustment visits and long-term costs.

DMD
Orthodontic Residency UPenn
Certified Dental Financial Advisor

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