cosmetic dentistry

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, cosmetic dentistry has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby (Feb 2026). Discussed as a specialized area within dentistry that lacks standardization and is often performed without proper training.

Cosmetic dentistry is generally used to refer to any dental work that improves the appearance of teeth, gums and/or bite. It primarily focuses on improvement in dental aesthetics in color, position, shape, size, alignment and overall smile appearance. Many dentists refer to themselves as "cosmetic dentists" regardless of their specific education, specialty, training, and experience in this field. This has been considered unethical with a predominant objective of marketing to patients. The Americ