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Comment: Already deleted Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Kevin Sands. Gheus (talk) 18:56, 24 June 2025 (UTC)
Dr. Kevin Sands | |
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| Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Education | University of Southern California |
| Occupation | Cosmetic dentist |
| Website | drkevinsands |
Dr. Kevin Sands is an American cosmetic dentist based in Beverly Hills, California.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Sands was born and raised in Los Angeles, California.[4] He attended the University of Southern California School of Dentistry and later received advanced training at the Las Vegas Institute. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Career
[edit]In 1999, Sands established his private practice in Beverly Hills, California.[4] His clients include celebrities such as Kim Kardashian[5][6], Tori Spelling[7], Justin Bieber[8], Charlie Sheen[citation needed], and members of royal families from the Middle East.[9][10]
He has also worked with Olympic gold medalist Shaun White and actress Emma Stone.[1][11] Some of his services include porcelain veneers, Invisalign, teeth whitening, and full-mouth reconstructions.[12][13]
His work and insights have been featured in media outlets such as GQ, FOX News, Delish, and Poosh, where he has discussed topics including popularity of veneers in Hollywood, natural teeth whitening methods and the effects of diet on dental health.[14][15][16] In 2024, his practice earned accreditation from the Better Business Bureau.[17]
Philanthropy
[edit]Sands is involved in several charitable initiatives. In 2023, he donated funds to the Asociación Mexicana de Ayuda a Niños con Cáncer de San Luis Potosí, A.C. (AMANC SLP) to assist in the purchase of an autoclave for the dental treatment of children in Mexico.[18]
He also supported the GRACE Smiles: Dental Hygiene Project by donating 100 dental kits to children in Thailand to promote oral health education.[19]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Shira, Dahvi. "Inside The Polarizing World Of Dental Veneers". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ Baum, Gary (2024-08-05). "Pricey Veneers Have Made Hollywood Smiles Too Perfect". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ Short, Alice (2016-12-18). "During awards season, a dazzling smile on the red carpet is pretty equal to wearing the perfect dress". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ a b Goldstein, Jessica M. "Have you noticed that everyone's teeth are a little too perfect?". Washington Post. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ Joseph, Alanah (2018-02-23). "Inside the Life of the Kardashians' Dentist: 10K Veneers, Wine Spray and More". E! Online. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ "Kim's bizarre dental diet!". Yahoo News. 2016-03-09. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ Somers, Caitlyn (2024-07-08). "Tori Spelling Shares Why She Got Veneers: 'My Smile Used to Be My Thing When I Was Young'". AOL. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ Tibbits, Ashley (2016-05-09). "I Got My Teeth Whitened By Justin Bieber's Dentist". Racked LA. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ "5 Premier Services by Dr. Kevin Sands: Dentist to the Stars". Beverly Hills Magazine. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ Petrarca, Emilia (2016-05-31). "Meet Dr. Kevin Sands: The World's Most Connected Dentist". W Magazine. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ "Dr. Kevin Sands Expands A-List Clientele". Kevin Sands DDS. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ Maddison, Jacqueline (2024-03-07). "Dr. Kevin Sands: Transforming Smiles As A Dentist in Beverly Hills". Beverly Hills Magazine. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ "Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist Transforms Smiles with Custom Porcelain Veneers". Kevin Sands DDS. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ Rudy, Melissa (2023-10-12). "These Halloween candies are the worst for your teeth, according to a dentist". Fox News. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ "Why Does Everyone in Hollywood Have Veneers Now?". GQ. 23 October 2024. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ "Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist Spotlighted in Three Publications". Kevin Sands DDS. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ "Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist Earns Better Business Bureau (BBB) Accreditation". FOX2Now. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ "Dr. Kevin Sands Makes Vital Donation to Support the Oral Health of Pediatric Cancer Patients". Dentistry Today. 2023-06-08. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ "Dr. Kevin Sands Donates 100 Dental Kits to Help Impoverished Children in Thailand". USA Newshour. 2023-06-23. Retrieved 2025-06-24.