Dr. Padolsky graduated from dental school from Emory University in 1982. At that time there were no TMJ courses taught in the curriculum. After observing TMD problems in his patients, Dr. Padolsky immediately realized the importance of understanding and treating this disorder. In over 30 years of practicing dentistry Dr. Padolsky has successfully treated many TMJ patients and has taken an exhausting number of continuing education courses. This earned him a Fellowship in the Atlanta Craniomandibular Society in 1990. The Society was dedicated to the multidisciplinary study of TMJ Dysfunction. Dr. P is also a past president and served as Vice President and General Meeting Chairman in 1989.