At Westside Dental Associates, we love straight smiles just as much as you do! That’s why our award-winning dentist, Dr. Les Latner, offers Invisalign in West Los Angeles. We understand that it may be embarrassing for some patients to undergo a straightening treatment that includes metal brackets and wires. With Invisalign clear aligners, you don’t have to worry about that at all and still can reap all the benefits of a straight smile.
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Benefit from Straight Teeth & Invisalign in West Los Angeles
May 12, 2017
Dr. Les Latner Appointed to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
Dr. Latner is serving on the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation’s (AACDCF) Board of Trustees. Through its flagship program, Give Back a Smile, the AACDCF assists in rebuilding the smiles and lives of adults who’ve suffered dental injuries from domestic and sexual violence.
“I’m passionate about restoring smiles and lives for survivors of domestic violence and honored to lead this organization by serving on the Board of Trustees.” said Dr. Latner.
About Dr. Latner
As much as he’s known for excellence in dentistry, Les Latner is also known for his love of football. While attending UCLA in the early ’70s, he divided his time between earning his Master’s Degree in Kinesiology and managing the school’s famed football team. After graduating, he received his dental degree from Washington University in St. Louis but soon returned to his old stomping grounds as the team dentist, helping the Bruin boys with their oral injuries for many years. More than 30 years later, he still can’t separate himself from the action. Dr. Latner currently keeps stats for the referees during games, staying as close to the field as he can without actually wearing a uniform and enduring bone-crunching tackles.
In addition to his pigskin endeavors, Dr. Latner graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Dental Medicine and completed a two year residency in pediatric dentistry at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. However, his true passion is general dentistry. Dr. Latner is one of fewer than 10 dentists who’ve achieved both accreditation in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. Also, he currently serves on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, is a clinical assistant professor at the UCLA School of Dentistry, lectures regularly on esthetic dentistry, and has authored an article published in the Journal of the American College of Dentists. Fittingly, the sports-loving dentist was officially recognized by the Sports Dentistry Commission for the World Cup in 1994 and was a presenter at the 1986 Academy for Sports Dentistry National Symposium.
When away from the office, Dr. Latner spends time with his beautiful wife, Nora, and his black lab, Shaina, while missing his son who attends Wheaton College in Massachusetts. Whenever they can, they steal away to the mountains for some rejuvenating snow skiing.
About Give Back a Smile
The GBAS program was launched May 27, 1999. Since its inception, more than 1,600 smiles have been restored for a total dollar value of more than $16 million.
For complete details about the GBAS program visit www.givebackasmile.com, e-mail givebackasmile@aacd.com or call 800.773.4227.
Your Cosmetic Dentist in West Los Angeles Weighs Options
May 2, 2017
There are a countless number of patients that are unhappy with their smiles. Unfortunately, this means that there are countless people that feel less than confident about themselves. Here at Westside Dental Associates, we have a well-known cosmetic dentist in West Los Angeles that has actually built a reputation as one of the best in this area. Dr. Les Latner is here to help you choose between your next smile improvements: porcelain veneers or dental crowns.
Superior Porcelain Veneers From Your Cosmetic Dentist In Los Angeles
April 16, 2017
Let’s be honest, your smile makes you frown. You’ve got a few chipped teeth, staining from all the coffee you drink, and short teeth that leave gaps in your grin. You want to upgrade your pearly whites, but you don’t want braces – and they wouldn’t fix the discoloration or chips anyway. You wish there was a way you could treat everything at once, rather than going through multiple procedures. Luckily for you, porcelain veneers can address these issues in with a single treatment method. The team at Westside Dental Associates, your award-winning cosmetic dentist in Los Angeles, educates you on this durable, natural-looking upgrade in this post.
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See Your Cosmetic Dentist in Los Angeles for a Cost-Effective Investment
March 24, 2017
Want to take ten years off of your age? Have your teeth whitened. Need to make a chipped tooth look whole again? For this smile flaw, there’s cosmetic bonding. And to transform an entire smile, consider porcelain veneers. Your cosmetic dentist in Los Angeles, Dr. Les Latner, offers all of these services. At this time, however, cosmetic dentistry is not generally covered by insurance. Rather, these are considered elective procedures that are an out-of-pocket expense. Nevertheless, Dr. Latner and his team know the value of an attractive smile. Therefore, we offer several ways to cover the cost of your cosmetic dentistry service. Make no mistake—anytime you put time and money into your smile, you are making a worthwhile investment that will pay you back in dividends of confidence and good looks!
Porcelain Veneers in Los Angeles Can Match Celebrity Smiles!
March 3, 2017
Have you ever wondered how it would be to go through life without a cosmetic flaw? To look like one of those people that belong on the cover of a glamorous magazine? Little do you know, you are one of those people! The flaws in your smile are never too far gone or too extensive to be fixed by your cosmetic dentist, Dr. Latner. Westside Dental Associates take pride in enhancing our patients smiles in a personalized, comfortable cosmetic procedure: porcelain veneers. We have helped patients enhance their natural smiles for the past 30 years and strive to keep helping our community each day. View our smile gallery to see photos of real patients and how we have changed their smiles—and lives—with cosmetic dentistry.
How Do I Find a Great Dentist in Los Angeles?
February 9, 2017
A great dentist by your side is an invaluable asset to protecting the health and beauty of your smile over the years. However, when it comes to choosing a dentist in Los Angeles, you have unique needs and comfort preferences. You need a dentist who holds the services and qualifications to handle your specific dental needs throughout your life. In addition, you need a dental office that makes you feel comfortable so you enjoy going to the dentist. With so many options available in the area, it can be difficult to choose the best dentist for you. Westside Dental Associates is here to make the selection easier.
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Invisalign In Los Angeles – The Clear Winner For Straight Teeth
February 7, 2017
Los Angeles is home to some of the most glamorous people on the planet – from movie stars, to musicians, to athletes, you’re surrounded by beautiful people. To get ahead in this town, image and appearance is important – especially when it comes to your smile. If you have crooked teeth you’ll certainly want the issue to be corrected, but traditional metal braces will only make the problem worse before it gets better. With Invisalign in Los Angeles from Westside Dental Associates, you can take advantage of invisible treatment and the red-carpet smile you deserve.
Dr. Les Latner Bringing Brighter Smiles to Domestic Violence Survivors
January 17, 2017
Dr. Les Latner, DDS, of Westside Dental Associates, spearheads teeth-whitening fundraising campaign for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation to help rebuild the smiles of domestic and sexual violence survivors.
“By booking your teeth-whitening appointment with us, you will not only get a whiter and brighter smile for the new year, but you will also give a survivor of domestic violence a chance to restore their smile.” – Dr. Les Latner
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Help – I Need an Emergency Dentist in Los Angeles!
January 8, 2017
It’s 2017 and your New Year’s resolution was to try new things. So, you joined the It’s Always Sunny in Culver City Adult Kickball Team. You’re stoked to be at the field for the first official game – you even bought some trendy new knee pads to be in style while you show off your athletic abilities. The coach stations you at first base, right where all the action is. Things are going well until suddenly, a rogue ground-ball bounces – hard – and catches you right in the mouth. Getting your wits about you, you wipe your mouth and see blood. Your tongue searches for what’s wrong – oh no! You’re missing a tooth! You find your tooth on the ground and rush to the sidelines. Your entire team grabs their phones to search for an emergency dentist in Los Angeles. You’re in luck – Dr. Les Latner at Westside Dental Associates is right up the road and can see you right away.