David Alan Behrman is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College, specializing in Dentistry and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. He has contributed significantly to the field through a range of publications that address various aspects of oral health and surgery. His research interests include the medical treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders, the response of oral epithelium in electronic cigarette users, and the use of preoperative embolization techniques for surgical interventions. Notably, his work has been published in reputable journals such as the Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine and the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Behrman has also engaged in clinical education, sharing his expertise with medical students and residents, and aims to enhance surgical techniques and patient outcomes in oral surgery. He completed his primary education at Hamilton College before earning his B.A. at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine.