Interview with Dr. Levine

WHY DID YOU BECOME AN AESTHETIC DENTIST
Elective procedures is where the power is

FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB
Working with people towards fabulous outcomes

BEST ADVICE YOU HAVE RECEIVED
Life is all about the journey- learning and teaching

ANTI-AGING ADVICE
Improve your smile

BEAUTY PRODUCT EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE
Smileceuticals

ALTERNATIVE OCCUPATION
Coaching lacrosse

RIGHT NOW I AM READING
A New Brand World by Scott Bedbury

I START EACH DAY
Cycling

I'M NEVER WITHOUT
My BlackBerry

I WOULD LOVE TO OWN
An organization that coaches children on how to be accountable for oral health and wellness

DOCTOR OF MEDICAL DENTISTRY
Boston University School of Dentistry
New York University Postgraduate Prosthodontics

AFFILIATIONS
Academy of Osseointegration
American Dental Association
College of Prosthodontics
Northeast Gnathological Society

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Aesthetic Reconstructive Dentistry
Implant Reconstruction
Restorative Dentistry
TMJ/MPD Syndrome
Oral are Products and Advice

PRESS
NY Post: 7.11.06
NY Times: 2.22.05
BOOK
SMILE! The Ultimate Guide to Achieving Smile Beauty by Jonathan B. LevineClick here for details on Dr. Jonathan B. Levine's book SMILE! The Ultimate Guide to Achieving Smile Beauty
Jonathan B. Levine, is a man with a mission: To give the world a reason to smile. A “smile beauty” practitioner for more than two decades, Dr. Levine is an accomplished aesthetic dentist, professor, product innovator, entrepreneur, author and philanthropist. His dental practice, located on Fifth Avenue in New York City, attracts high-profile members of the fashion community, social circuit and Hollywood elite such as Christie Brinkley, Peter Gallagher and Mariska Hargitay. In 2002, he and his wife, Stacey, co-founded the revolutionary smile beauty company GoSMILE™.

Recognized around the world as an authority on cosmetic dental procedures, Dr. Levine has always been on the cutting edge of aesthetic dentistry. He was one of the first dentists in the United States to apply porcelain veneers and among the first in the world to offer in-office tooth-whitening services. As an Associate Professor at New York University School of Dentistry and a published researcher, Dr. Levine is equally committed to influencing the next generation of dentists as he is to providing smile care and education to people in places that need it most. As such, he contributes his time and services to organizations such as Operation Smile, which works to correct childhood facial deformities around the world.

Dr. Levine’s professional affiliations include: the College of Prosthodontics, Northeast Gnathological Society and the Academy of Osseointegration. A two-time All American lacrosse player, he received his B.A. from Cornell University and his doctorate from the Boston University School of Dentistry, with post-graduate training in Prosthodontics from New York University. Dr. Levine lives in Purchase, New York, with his wife and two sons, Cody and Julian, who bestowed GoSMILE with its name, making the company a true family affair.

In the early 1990s, Dr. Levine developed the revolutionary GoSMILE formula for his celebrity patients who wanted to whiten their teeth simply, effectively and safely. Nine years later, the GoSMILE tooth whitening on the go™ System debuted at Saks Fifth Avenue, instantly transforming the beauty landscape and paving the way for what has become the hottest emerging category of the beauty business today. GoSMILE soon found its way onto the selling floors of America’s most prestigious retailers, including Bergdorf Goodman and Nordstrom, and specialty retailers such as Sephora and ULTA. The line has since expanded to include GoSMILE touch ups, GoSMILE balm, GoSMILE elixir, GoSMILE zen whitening toothpaste, GoSMILE am/pm whitening toothpaste, and GoSMILE Advanced Formula B1.

Embraced by both the media and beauty industry insiders, Dr. Levine was recently added to the editorial advisory board of Men’s Fitness magazine. He has been featured on The View, Good Morning America, CNN, VH1, and the Style Network. USA Today and US Weekly named him a top celebrity dentist, and makeup artists, plastic surgeons, and journalists frequently consult him for his smile counsel.

In May 2006, Dr. Levine authored his first book SMILE! The Ultimate Guide to Achieving Smile Beauty. Written in a breezy, conversational tone, SMILE! explains the latest advances in aesthetic dentistry, recommends the best at home oral care and whitening programs, demystifies the latest advances in aesthetic dentistry and reveals astonishing new treatments that can literally transform your smile and your life. Moreover, this enlightening book explains the surprising correlation between oral health and overall health and wellbeing – discussing the direct correlation between gum disease and heart disease.

Professor, author, frequent media guest, and noted authority on the latest in aesthetic products and techniques. Here at Jonathan B. Levine, Dr. Levine brings a systematic approach to aesthetic enhancements. Prior to any treatment taking place, Dr. Levine conducts a thorough evaluation of a patient’s face, lips and teeth, makes a diagnosis of the overall condition of the mouth and gives an accurate visualization of “what could be.” This multi-dimensional approach becomes the blueprint for a conversation with the patient. “Being thoughtful early on helps prevent the biggest failure in aesthetic dentistry - communication mistakes.”

Dr. Levine is not a fan of replicating “the perfect smile” onto every patient. “Smiles are unique - they impact each face differently. Those with high wide smiles show every tooth. Lower profile smiles may not show much at all.” Some patients prefer straight symmetrical teeth; others want natural imperfections built in. Position, edge and color all contribute to the overall design. Dr. Levine likes to draw a distinction between “cosmetic” dentistry and “aesthetic” dentistry. “Cosmetic” camouflages using a color or a facade.“Aesthetic” marries beauty with function.