Cosmetic dentistry is not a specialty recognized by the American Dental Association. There is no cosmetic dentistry residency and no board certification required to use the title. Any licensed dentist in the United States may describe themselves as a cosmetic dentist.
That makes credentials in this field harder to evaluate — and more worth publishing in full. What follows is Dr. Naysan's complete education, training, certification, and membership record.
The gerontology degree preceded dental school. It is uncommon background for a cosmetic dentist and it informs how he evaluates wear, bite collapse, and age-related change in the lower face — more on this on his biography.
Aesthetic dentistry has no residency pathway, so competence in it is built through continuing education — and the quality of a cosmetic dentist's CE record is a more meaningful signal than the title itself.
Dr. Naysan has completed advanced training in aesthetic and restorative dentistry, with ongoing coursework in:
the primary professional body for aesthetic dentistry in the United States
Also: Los Angeles Dental Society, Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity
Since the term is unregulated, here is a reasonable way to evaluate anyone using it:
Those questions are worth asking of any cosmetic dentist. They are worth asking of Dr. Naysan.
Dr. Naysan is licensed to practice dentistry in the State of California. License status is publicly verifiable through the Dental Board of California.
Patient recognition of Dr. Naysan's work is also reflected in reviews across Google and other platforms — read patient reviews →.