Dr. Lawrence Addleson graduated from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry. His extensive experience in cosmetic dentistry, coupled with years of special study and training in the field, have made Dr. Addleson a highly-respected general dentist to both patients and his peers in the industry. He has gained worldwide respect as a clinician and lecturer as a result of his knowledge and passion for beautiful smile design and makeovers that also appear natural. Dr. Addleson focuses on aesthetic reconstructive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry at his practice, The Art of Dentistry, which is located in San Diego, California.
In addition to having been elected to serve as President of the largest cosmetic dentistry academy in the world, The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), Dr. Addleson has been a Board Examiner for both Accreditation and Fellowship of the AACD. He has been Chairman of Education and Credentials and served two terms as Chairman of the American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry (ABCD), formerly known as The Board of Governors. Dr. Addleson was one of several dentists who worked to develop the challenging clinical and written examination requirements to test dentists who want to become an Accredited Dentist of the AACD, as well as the even more challenging requirements to become an Accredited Fellow of the AACD. Throughout the world there are fewer than 75 dentists who have successfully achieved requirements to become an Accredited Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD).
The Art of Dentistry, founded by Dr. Addleson in San Diego, is a state- of- the- art practice. where patients are provided with the finest general, reconstructive and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Addleson and partners, Dr. Doug Campbell and Dr. David Landau, make use of cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art equipment for the benefit of their patients. The dentists and their team members, are dedicated to The Art of Dentistry’s reputation as a respected center of excellence for general, reconstructive, and restorative dentistry in San Diego.
Dr. Addleson is passionate s about providing beautiful, artistic smile design and smile makeovers, through sophisticated dentistry for patients. Dr. Addleson is a dedicated teacher and mentor, sharing his vast knowledge and expertise with other dentists. He knows that ultimately, a dentist’s knowledge and experience brings benefits to patients in his own community as well as to patients worldwide. Therefore Dr. Addleson is dedicated to hands-on-teaching and mentoring for dentists.
Additional Honors and Accomplishments
- Accredited Fellow American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- President American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD with 6,000 members)
- Twice elected Chairman of The Board of Governors– now titled American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry (ABCD)
- A Founder Southwest Chapter AACD
- Voted a Top Dentist— consistently many years by peers for general and cosmetic dentistry
- A featured dentist in the book TopDentists™
- Cosmetic Consultant and a Director for the San Diego Advanced Study Group
- International Instructor and Lecturer, Adhesive Dentistry
- Executive Editorial Advisor, Consumer Guide to Dentistry
- Served on dental advisory panel to several dental manufacturers testing new dental technologies and products
- Attendee Kois Center for Dental Excellence
- Invited attendee American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
- Member, Doctors of Oral Conscious Sedation
- Member, American Dental Association
- Member, California Dental Association
- Member, San Diego Dental Society
- Founder The Art of Dentistry on Fifth Avenue in San Diego