Cosmetic Dentist Beverly Hills – DR. JOSEPH GOODMAN DDS, DMD

One of the biggest misconceptions of patients is that Cosmetic Dentists are not general dentists. Before becoming a Cosmetic Dentist- a dentist who focuses on the esthetic, the bite, the comfort and the restorative aspect of your smile makeover - the dentist has to perfect the art of general dentistry, in fact he has to be a master of general dentistry before he can call himself also a cosmetic dentist.

My philosophy as a dentist is and always has been to respect the tooth and preserve as much tooth structure as possible. Whether in preparation for porcelain veneers, for crowns or any kind of dental restoration, I strive to minimize the amount of tooth reduction. It is for that reason I have perfected the art of minimal preparation dentistry and we do many times favor porcelain ½ crowns , ¾ crowns, inlays and overlays over full crowns.

So when you read along, don’t get intimidated by the word “Cosmetic Dentist”. Remember, before becoming a dentist who loves to do smile makeovers with porcelain veneers, one has to perfect master the art of being a master of general dentistry. Thus we do fillings, crowns, cleanings, Invisalign (another passion of mine!) and we have specialists in our office for root canals and oral surgery. When you choose us, we will connect you with the best in their field of dentistry. Our oral surgeon for example is the most respected oral surgeon in town, with 35 years of experience and was the president of the California Dental Association in the past.

The term celebrity dentist is a cliché, and I like to serve anyone from all walks of life. It's fun to see celebrities, famous people, NBA players or TV personalities in our waiting room, but everyone matters in our office and we care about everyone. So, when you see the words "celebrity dentist” anywhere on this website, it's probably my website guy who is too excited. I am a dentist who first and foremost swears by the “Do not harm” philosophy.

Bite corrections, overbite, underbite and TMJ

One aspect of dentistry is to correct bite abnormalities such as overbite (deep bite) or underbite in a non-surgical manner. Restorative dentistry can oftentimes help without surgery to change your biting pattern called occlusion.

Last but not least, I have been an expert dentist appointed by the courts in examining and evaluating patient’s past care. I have been contacted by dental insurance companies to examine, diagnose and help fix problems that I have arisen due to less-than-ideal prior dental care.

One final word, one can not be a “personal dentist”, one that is approachable and easy to get in touch with, without making it possible for patients to directly call or text Dr. Goodman on his cell phone. So, every patient will receive Dr. Goodman’s private number to call or text him after work.

Cosmetic Dentist in Beverly Hills, Dr. Goodman, was one of the first dentists in Germany using porcelain veneers in the early ’90s when veneers were not as commonly used due to limitations in adhesion and materials available at the time. Colleagues back then often dismissed Dr. Goodman’s efforts in achieving dental excellence in porcelain veneers as “unrealistic”, “short term”, and “unpredictable”, not knowing or understanding the full potential of veneers in cosmetic dentistry.

He is chosen as the dentist who works with the Dr. Phil TV Show, works with beauty pageants and beauty queens, was featured on the Doctors TV Show and on KTLA live several times, for his knowledge in healthier and happier smiles.

Dr. Goodman’s patients include dentists, physicians, celebrities, a respected TV anchor, models, and beauty pageant contestants. Being a cosmetic dentist in Beverly Hills, Dr. Goodman has been featured in several magazines and newspaper articles and has received several awards and certificates.

A completely satisfying smile makeover requires a dentist with years of hands-on experience and know-how, as any dentist will tell you. Each patient is different and unique.

As such, the dentist must be trained extensively in the field of Gnathology, full mouth occlusion (bite) analysis, centric relation, and temporal mandibular joint (TMJ). Due to his background in prosthodontics (complex reconstructive, restorative, and implant dentistry), Dr. Goodman is able to perform complicated and difficult cases of partial and full mouth reconstruction, placements of the most beautiful “natural” or “Hollywood” type porcelain veneers.

Dr. Joseph Goodman is also active in the world of beauty and is the go-to dentist for the Miss Newport Beach, Miss Corona Del Mar, Miss Beverly Hills and Miss Malibu pageants. He has the privilege of treating the “crowned queens” like their own cosmetic dentist.