Meet Dr. Steven Beard

Education & Credentials

The University of Alabama

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Magna Cum Laude
  
• Graduate of the Honors College
  
• Engineering Honors
  
• President — Chemical Engineering Honor Society
• Master of Business Administration‍
• Dean’s Honor Award recipient—only student selected
  

UAB School of Dentistry

• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
  
• Vice President — American Dental Student Association
  
• President — Business Club
  

Foundry Dental Center (AEGD Surgical Residency)

• Chief Sedation Resident
  
• Advanced training in implants, sinus lifts, bone grafting, PRF, IV/oral sedation, full-mouth rehabilitation, overdentures, and cosmetic dentistry.
  

Professional Memberships

• International Congress of Oral Implantologists
  
• Actively pursuing advanced credentials in airway-focused dentistry, sleep dentistry, and implantology
• Member of the IAOMT

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A Modern Approach to Dentistry

Dr. Beard believes great dentistry should consider your overall health, not just your teeth. Modern Dental was built around this philosophy.

His approach includes:

• Biocompatible materials
  
• Non-toxic dental options
  
• Advanced Dental Implant Placement Techniques
  
• Hydroxyapatite
  
• Airway-focused dentistry
  
• PRF for improved healing
  
• Full-body considerations when planning treatments
  
• A focus on long-term wellness, not quick fixes
  

He invests in technology that elevates patient comfort, accuracy, and safety, including:

• Low-dose full-view CBCT (evaluation of the entire head & neck)
  
• 3D Facial Scanner
  
• Digital X-rays & intraoral scanners
  
• 3D printers for restorative and implant cases
  
• Intraoral cameras in every room
  
• AI-Enhanced Digital X-Rays
• De-ionized water systems

This technology allows Dr. Beard to provide extremely comprehensive exams—often more thorough than what patients have ever experienced.

Care That Feels Personal, Honest, and Human

At Modern Dental, you are not a number. Your oral and whole-body health is our top priority.

Dr. Beard takes time to:

• Learn your story
  
• Understand your goals
  
• Explain your options clearly
  
• Create a personalized, realistic plan
  
• Support you with transparent pricing and financing
  

He deeply values communication, trust, and education—because an informed patient is an empowered patient.

Whether you’re here for dental implants, routine care, restorative work, or a complete transformation, you’ll feel heard, respected, and cared for every step of the way.

Beyond Dentistry: Faith, Family & Community

Living in Hoover with his loving wife, Madeline, and their daughter, Nora, Dr. Beard embodies the values of family and community. His deep Birmingham roots and genuine care for his neighbors shine through in every patient interaction. Whether it's crafting a beautiful smile or ensuring comfort during a procedure, his dedication to his patients is unwavering.

Outside the practice, Dr. Beard's life is filled with joy and balance. He finds peace and fulfillment in joy and balance. He finds peace and fulfillment in spending time with his family, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, staying active through workouts, leading worship at his local church, and enjoying serene moments by the lake.

Dr. Beard knows firsthand how heavy an infertility journey can feel, and how much it matters to be supported through it. That’s why Modern Dental partners with Carrywell, a Christian nonprofit that walks alongside couples experiencing infertility. Dr. Beard and his wife lived this journey themselves before welcoming their daughter, Nora.

For him, giving back isn’t a side project. It’s part of how he lives out his faith and serves people with compassion, both inside and outside the practice.