Dr. Bill Dorfman
World-renowned celebrity cosmetic dentist
Dr. Bill Dorfman is a world-renowned celebrity cosmetic dentist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Affectionately known as “America’s Dentist” and “Hollywood’s Smile King,” he has revolutionized the aesthetic dental industry through ground-breaking innovations and high-profile media appearances. He operates his premier private practice, Century City Aesthetic Dentistry, located right next to Beverly Hills in Los Angeles.
🎓 Education and Early Career
Undergraduate
Earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychobiology from UCLA in 1980. He received the prestigious Outstanding Senior Award.
Dental School
Graduated from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco in 1983.
Residency
Completed a highly selective two-year residency at a dental hospital in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Establishment
Opened his legendary Century City aesthetic practice in 1985.
📺 Television Personality & Fame
Dr. Dorfman transitioned into a household name by showing the world the transformative power of a smile on major network television programs:
Extreme Makeover
Starred as the primary featured dentist on ABC’s hit reality series.
The Doctors
Served as a prominent recurring guest co-host on the Emmy-nominated daytime talk show.
Media Regular
Frequently shares expert insights on Oprah, Good Morning America, Larry King Live, The Today Show, and Entertainment Tonight.
🚀 Entrepreneurship & Dental Innovations
Beyond treating patients, Dr. Dorfman has shaped the modern dental market as a visionary businessman:
Discus Dental
Co-founded Discus Dental in 1989. The company grew into a global powerhouse manufacturing premier oral hygiene items. It was later acquired by Philips Oral Healthcare.
Household Products
He is the mastermind responsible for inventing and distributing globally recognized teeth whitening and oral care brands like Zoom!, BriteSmile, Nite White, and BreathRx.
Recent Ventures
Continues to pioneer the market with products like POOOF!® Whitening and Kickballz caffeinated energy gumballs.
🌟 Celebrity Clients
Dr. Dorfman is trusted by some of the world’s most recognizable faces. His star-studded client portfolio has included:
Katy Perry
Jessica Simpson
Eva Longoria
Usher
Hugh Jackman
Anne Hathaway
Sir Anthony Hopkins
Mark Wahlberg
And many more
🎗️ Philanthropy & Leadership
Dr. Dorfman actively practices his lifetime philosophy:
“Learn so you can earn and then return.”
LEAP Foundation
Founder of the non-profit LEAP Foundation, a highly successful motivational leadership program. It hosts hundreds of students aged 15–25+ at UCLA each summer.
Crowns for Kids
Raised millions of dollars for children’s charities worldwide through various dental campaigns.
🏆 Accolades & Personal Life
Author
New York Times bestselling author of Billion Dollar Smile and author of The Smile Guide.
Elite Dentistry Status
One of only 33 elite Fellows in the prestigious American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD).
Awards
Has been granted over 20 career Lifetime Achievement Awards and holds two Guinness World Records.
Fitness Enthusiast
A lifelong dedicated athlete who works out daily and is a recurrent judge for the Miss USA pageant. He has three daughters.