Photo Credit: Dr. Joshua Ghiam
Dr. Joshua Ghiam is a porcelain veneer expert, there is no doubt about it. Based on the flawless before and after pictures, 150k followers on Instagram, and well-spoken patient testimonials, this Haute Beauty expert has us questioning if we should be getting veneers anytime soon. To learn more about Dr. Ghiam's focus on performing extremely high-level cosmetic dentistry and porcelain veneers that mimic nature in their appearance and functionality to create the most natural-looking smile makeover, we asked him specifics. These are his answers:
My greatest achievement:
My biggest professional achievement has to be the trust and reputation I have developed with my patients and the cosmetic dental industry over the last decade. That and opening my new office in Beverly Hills on Rodeo Drive!
What is the future of your field?
The future of Cosmetic Dentistry is exciting and endless, and we have already come so far in terms of creating life-like teeth that appear natural with minimal prep or shaving required for natural teeth to achieve. We are now shifting towards making this process a lot more streamlined and predictable by incorporating digital technology that allows us to be more precise and predictable than ever before and not to mention fast and efficient. The future is bright and beautiful!
The biggest misconception about your field…
There are a few! The biggest with regards to the actual cosmetic dentistry aspect would be that the treatment will look "fake," in particular, the Porcelain Veneers will look "fake" or "bulky" like "chiclets..." As with anything else, the quality of the materials and the Doctor's experience are critical here. Not all veneers are created equal. We strive for and consistently achieve undetectable results and look as natural and life-like as possible, so the misconception of the Porcelain Veneers looking "fake" in our office doesn't exist.
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My most requested procedures:
- Porcelain Veneers
- Porcelain Crowns
- Porcelain Bridges
- Implants
- Gum Lifts
- Invisalign
What surgical advancements are you most excited about?
The goal for every Porcelain Veneer Smile Makeover is to achieve beautiful and natural results that last many, many years. And the fact that I can now practice with the most advanced digital and laser technology allows me to provide the most predictable and consistent treatment that is minimally invasive to the patient's natural teeth.
What are you best known for?
Porcelain Veneers that look natural and undetectable. Porcelain Veneers have been made to mimic natural teeth that appear real and life-like.
What is your most memorable patient reaction?
In 2019 we gifted a Smile Makeover to a young lady for mothers day who hadn't smiled her entire life. She suffered from severe Fluorosis due to drinking water in the town she grew up in. The moment we revealed her new smile, she and her husband both burst into tears of joy and excitement, the moment was caught on video, and it was truly special.
What sets my practice apart:
We just opened our new office in Beverly Hills on Rodeo Drive! July 6th, 2022, was our first official day. To be on the same block as Hermes, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and many more world-famous brands is a true testament to how much my company has grown and, more importantly, the level of Dentistry we strive to provide our patients. As I mentioned earlier, Cosmetic Dentistry and specifically Porcelain Veneers, has grown increasingly popular over the last decade, Porcelain Veneers, in particular, have typically been associated with being "bulky" and "chiclet" looking, in our practice, we take great pride in providing seamless and natural results that are virtually undetectable. Our Porcelain Veneers are all custom designed by myself and made in our very own in-house lab by our team of master ceramists. This allows us to produce consistent, natural, and life-like Porcelain Veneers that suit each patient's facial features and personality.
Unfortunately, many of my patients come to me for revision work that they have received from other dentists locally, in other cities/ states, and more commonly overseas. Dental tourism is very popular on social media, with thousands of people traveling to different countries for bargain cosmetic dentistry, the results are typically bulky and artificial looking and, in some severe cases, very hard to fix and irreversible.
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What do I love most about my profession?
Every Smile Makeover I do is an opportunity to meet and work with a new and incredible individual who trusts me with their smile and allows me to be a part of their life for just a few hours. The work I do is often times difficult and tedious, but I am truly grateful to have the ability, and when given the opportunity, to have a positive impact on someone else life is what I love the most about my profession.
Career-defining procedure?
Porcelain Veneers
What new services are you excited to offer?
We have recently moved into our new office, where we have also built a state-of-the-art Dental Laboratory, allowing us to custom fabricate our Porcelain Veneers by our exclusive team of master ceramists and gifted technicians. This allows for my smile design and aesthetic vision to be clearly and consistently communicated with my team. We are constantly trying to improve the quality and appearance of our Porcelain Veneers, and the fact that we can fabricate our own in-house is a game changer and truly the way it should be done.
