Da Vinci Dental has been named a 2026 Castle Connolly Center of Excellence, while its founders, Beau Keller, DDS, and Andrew Keller, DMD, were each selected as 2026 Castle Connolly Top Dentists. Only 10% of the nation's licensed dentists receive the Top Dentist designation each year, making the dual recognition a notable marker of clinical standing in aesthetic dentistry.
The importance of this announcement lies in how Castle Connolly honorees are chosen. Top Dentists are nominated by peer physicians and then reviewed by the organization's physician-led research team, which evaluates education, training, and disciplinary history. Dentists cannot pay to be selected. For patients, that peer-driven process offers an independent signal of quality at a time when cosmetic dentistry options are abundant and marketing claims are difficult to verify.
Da Vinci Dental's model reinforces the significance of the award. The practice focuses exclusively on custom porcelain veneers and comprehensive smile design, with locations in Bellevue, Washington, and Newport Beach, California. Dr. Beau Keller, a cosmetic dentist and owner of Da Vinci Dental, personally designs every smile using digital smile design software rather than delegating that work to an outside dental laboratory. That in-house workflow is central to the practice's approach to minimal-prep and no-prep veneers, which aim to preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible.
"Being named Castle Connolly Top Dentists is a real honor, because it reflects the trust of our peers and, ultimately, the patients who have trusted us with their smiles," Dr. Beau Keller said. "At Da Vinci Dental, porcelain veneers are all we do. We personally design every smile and focus on minimal-prep and no-prep veneers that preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible. Our philosophy is simple: a new smile should look like it has always been yours, and every patient should see their smile before treatment begins."
That preview element distinguishes the patient experience. Treatment plans emphasize clear communication and visual planning so patients can preview and approve their individualized smile design before any procedure starts. Key offerings include Porcelain Veneers, Drill-free Veneers, Minimal Drill Veneers, Digital Smile Design, and Custom Smile Restoration. Patients can request a digital smile preview online at dentistinbellevue.com/free-smile-previews.
The Kellers bring distinct credentials to the recognition. Dr. Andrew Keller completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine training at the Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine, gaining extensive clinical expertise in restorative and aesthetic procedures. Dr. Beau Keller completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Washington and is a Fellow of the International Academy for Dental-Facial Esthetics. He has completed thousands of custom veneer cases, was named a Seattle Met Top Dentist in 2022, and helped Da Vinci Dental earn recognition as Bellevue Lifestyle Magazine's Best Dental Practice of 2025.
Castle Connolly publishes its Top Dentists list at castleconnolly.com and through print and online partner publications. Nominations are open to all licensed DDS, DMD, or BDS professionals. For a practice built around elective cosmetic work, the 2026 honors carry particular weight: they suggest that peer-reviewed quality and patient-focused planning can coexist with a niche, veneer-only clinical model.
