Cosmetic Dentistry

TIBURON, California – The clear majority of dentists don't think cosmetic dentistry should be a separate specialty. In a recent dental survey by The Wealthy Dentist, 89% of dentists felt that the current system works, and cosmetic dentistry should not be board-certified. Only 11% expressed the opinion that it is time that cosmetic dentistry be recognized as its own specialty. (The American Dental Association does not currently recognize a "cosmetic dentist" category.)

MADISON, Wisconsin – Give Back A Smile, the primary program of the non-profit foundation of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), has news certain to make everyone smile: it recently completed its 500th case and to date has provided more than $4 million dollars worth of donated services to survivors of domestic violence.

CHICAGO, Illinois – What are the characteristics of an attractive smile? While not every person is born with a perfect smile, qualities such as straightness, cleanliness or whiteness of teeth may come to mind. Thanks to developments in the field of cosmetic dentistry, people can change the smile they were born with into a smile they love.

SANTA BARBARA, California – The trend that singer P!nk set with her 'Diamonds' as she calls them, which are temporary gems bonded onto the tooth surface, is finding a huge following among fans and fashion enthusiasts.

TORONTO, Ontario – Common tooth whitening products, which have been used by millions of people, are found to be safe and do not increase the risk of oral cancer when used as directed. This exhaustive review of the literature, including numerous unpublished clinical studies involving over 4,000 human subjects, appeared in an article by Dr. Ian Monroe entitled, " Use of Hydrogen Peroxide-Based Tooth Whitening Products and it Relationship to Oral Cancer," published in Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry.

MADISON, Wisconsin – Previous consumer studies have proved that a beautiful smile will make you more attractive. But according to research conducted by Beall Research & Training of Chicago, a new smile will make you appear more intelligent, interesting, successful and wealthy to others as well.

New York, New York – Looking for a celebrity smile but don't have a celebrity budget? Have a special occasion and want to enhance your smile before the big day? Well a new dental accessory piece called The Snap-on Smile can give you a stunning red carpet smile that's less expensive, less painful, and easier than traditional dental techniques.

CHICAGO, Illinois – Grills (Grillz) or “fronts” may bring a lot of bling to one's mouth, but the American Dental Association says wearers should take notice that they also might be bringing an increased risk of tarnishing the health of their teeth and gums.

MADISON, Wisconsin – The most unattractive thing about a smile are discolored teeth, according to a recent American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) consumer poll. And the numbers prove it! Whitening treatments are the number one requested cosmetic dental procedure and have increased more than 300% since 1996, according to the AACD.

BOSTON, Massachusetts – Helaine Smith, DMD, recently took the dental industry to task for its reluctance to name cosmetic dentistry a specialty. Smith stated her comments in her cosmetic dentistry blog, cosmetic dentistry blog.