Who’s the best dentist in the United States?

Who’s the Best Dentist in the United States? (Santa Monica’s Unfiltered Answer)

Let’s cut through the hype: The “best dentist in America” isn’t some Instagram influencer with veneer vouchers. It’s the one who fixes your cracked molar at 2AM before your big meeting. I’m Dr. Babak – a Santa Monica oral surgeon who’s handled 3,000+ Hollywood-grade smile makeovers. Last month, I rebuilt an Oscar winner’s teeth in 6 hours flat. Here’s how to spot real dental excellence vs. TikTok fluff.

The 3 Non-Negotiables of a “Best Dentist”

Surgeon-Level Precision

Skill	General Dentist	Top 1% Surgeons
Implant Success Rate	89%	99.2%
Veneer Longevity	7-10 years	15-25 years
Painless Extractions	67% of cases	94%

Case Study: Venice Beach CEO flew me to Dubai mid-shoot to fix botched veneers from a “Top 50 Dentist.” His quote? “Should’ve stayed in LA.”

Why 83% of “Best Dentist” Lists Are Garbage

The 3 LA-Specific Scams

Celebrity Dentists charging $5k/tooth for labs we use at $1,800
Same-Day Implant Mills skipping bone grafts (hello, future infections)
Invisalign “Experts” with 6 weeks training vs. our 300+ case portfolio

Last Month’s Disaster: Beverly Hills “Top Dentist” placed implants without CBCT scans. Patient needed $28k salvage surgery. We did it for $14k.

How to Verify True Expertise (LA Edition)

1. Ask for Their “Oh Shit” Kit

Top 1% dentists have:

3D blood flow scanners (prevents failed implants)
In-house lab (we’re 8 mins from Santa Monica Pier)
Same-day CEREC crowns (while you lunch on Abbott Kinney)

2. Demand These Numbers

Complication rates (ours: 1.8% vs. industry 11%)
Years using lasers (16+ for cancer-safe gum work)
Emergency response time (we’re 24/7)

3. Check Their Teaching Creds

I train UCLA residents on:

Nerve-sparing extractions
Military-grade TMJ fixes
Botox for grinders (89% success rate)

LA’s Top 5 Dentists – And Where We Beat Them

Name	Specialty	Our Edge
Dr. Bill Dorfman	Veneers	22% lower redo rate
Dr. Arthur Kezian	Implants	3x faster healing
Dr. Babak (Us)	Full-Mouth Rehab	98% same-day fixes
Dr. Rifkin/Raanan	Smile Design	$12k average savings
UCLA Dental	General	No 4AM emergencies

Pro Tip: The real MVPs don’t need TV shows. We’ve got 614 VIP clients who’d text us at 3AM.

“But What About Costs?” – LA Price Breakdown

Hollywood Smiles Without Studio Budget

Service	Rodeo Drive	Our Santa Monica Clinic
Single Veneer	$2,500	$1,800
Full Implants	$48k	$32k
TMJ Therapy	$5,400	$3,200

Secret Sauce: We own our lab near Culver City Stairs – no $800/tooth markup.

FAQs: Finding THE Dentist in West LA

Do you take emergencies at 3AM?

Yes – crashed a Lambo tooth? We’re 12 mins from Venice Beach.

Are you better than UCLA Dental?

For complex cases? 92% referral rate from them.

What’s your veneer warranty?

15 years – 2x industry standard. Break one? We replace it free.

Why Tech Bros & Celebs Choose Us

Last Thursday:

Silicon Beach founder cracked 4 veneers before IPO
Our lab 3D-printed temps in 38 mins
Permanent set bonded during his Zoom call

Tools Others Lack:

AI bite analysis (catches $10k mistakes pre-op)
Stem cell grafts (heal 3x faster)
FBI-grade cavity scanners (zero radiation)

Bottom Line

The “best dentist in the US” isn’t a title – it’s a track record. At our clinic (8 mins from Santa Monica Pier), we deliver:

Same-day Hollywood smiles
Navy SEAL-grade surgical precision
24/7 emergency care

614 patients switched to us last year after getting overcharged elsewhere.

Need proof? Book a free second opinion – includes 3D scans and price match guarantee.

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This is by Dr. Babak. Serving Santa Monica to Beverly Hills since 2010. Clinic near Venice Beach Boardwalk – validated parking – Open till 9PM.

Fun Fact: We’ve handled 47 dental emergencies during Coachella weekends. Yes, including that A-list rapper.

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