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Robert Elsenpeter is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to Dental Products Report and Dental Lab Products. He is also the author of 18 technology books, including the award-winning Green IT: Reduce Your Information System's Environmental Impact While Adding to the Bottom Line. As such, he’s particularly interested in the technological side of dentistry.

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 Katy Perry has a million dollar smile. Her smile isn’t so valuable just because she’s cute. Her cosmetic dentist, Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS, of Los Angeles, earned a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records by crafting a $1,000,000 grille out of platinum and rare gems.

Cosmetic dentists to the stars

 The past decade has been a remarkable time for cosmetic dentistry. The profession has advanced on several fronts, including exciting new materials and technologies.

The latest and greatest trends in cosmetic dentistry

 For a limited time, the Silverman Institute of Cosmetic Dentistry is offering free kits to create more than 10 EasySmile LifeLike Veneers® per month in conjunction with its ongoing coaching program.

Silverman Institute of Cosmetic Dentistry is offering dentists 10 free veneers a month

 We recently asked 101 dental practices around the country about whitening. We wanted to know if it was offered and what were some of the obstacles to patients accepting it.

What 101 dental practices told us about their perspectives on in-office whitening

 You don’t have to look too hard to see a popular image of a famous person with a gap-toothed smile, because rocking a natural diastema is gaining popularity. From Live! with Kelly and Michael’s own Michael Strahan and Coldplay’s Chris Martin to Madonna and Brigitte Bardot, the gap tooth has made its presence known and appreciated for years.

Gap-toothed smiles are in, but that doesn’t mean bad business for cosmetic dentistry

A dentist and a lab technician show how to work together to repair a previously failed case.

Technique: How to cooperatively fix a failed cosmetic case

 Two weeks ago, I trained a dentist online in the EasySmile LifeLike Veneer® System. Just like every other dentist, he made an EasySmile LifeLike Veneer from scratch in two minutes.

Building your cosmetic dentistry practice with EasySmile [VIDEO]

 Cosmetic dentistry is one of the few services offered by dentists that patients want.  Some patients need it but most actually desire it. The dilemma is many patients cannot afford it and do not want their healthy teeth “filed” down to have a nicer smile.

Explaining the EasySmile LifeLike Veneer® Program for dental practices [VIDEO]

 Dr. Sam Simos began using TPH Spectra at his practice in Bolingbrook, Ill. more than a year and a half ago and has been very pleased with the many positive results his team and patients have experienced.

Dentsply Caulk’s TPH Spectra a hit with the whole team

Dr. John Nosti, DMD, shares his insight on innovative products and practices that can streamline your denture process while making it more predictable for the dentist.