Joseph G. Willardsen, D.D.S.

Advisory Board Member

2022

Cosmetic / Biomimetic / Reconstructive Prosthetic Dentistry

Forbes Health Advisory Board Member

Dr. Willardsen established True Dentistry in Las Vegas, as well as the Esthetic Alliance, a cosmetic dental laboratory focused on full mouth reconstruction. He is a certified biomimetic dentistry instructor with the Alleman-Deliperi Centers. Dr. Willardsen also co-founded Occlusion Connections, a center for dental occlusal studies. He has been invited to speak and present to other doctors on biomimetic and cosmetic dentistry. For over 10 years, Dr. Willardsen has traveled nationally and internationally to share the latest information in dental materials and techniques. He’s been the invited dental expert on numerous television shows and news outlets, including Fox News, CBS News, ABC News, HuffPost, VH1, New Beauty and others. In addition, he is a featured dental expert on the hit television show “The Doctors.” His articles have been featured in professional and consumer magazines, such as Aesthetic Dentistry, Dental Economics, Dental Products Report, Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar, New Beauty and more.

Dr. Willardsen established True Dentistry in Las Vegas, as well as the Esthetic Alliance, a cosmetic dental laboratory focused on full mouth reconstruction. He is a certified biomimetic dentistry instructor with the Alleman-Deliperi Centers. Dr. Willardsen also co-founded Occlusion Connections, a center for dental occlusal studies. He has been invited to speak and present to ....Read More

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Board Certifications and Training

  • American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Occlusion Connections
  • Alleman-Deliperi Centers for Biomimetic Dentistry
  • Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry
  • American Dental Association
  • Southern Nevada Dental Society
  • Nevada Dental Association

Education

  • Utah Valley University Orem, Utah
  • Brigham Young University Provo, Utah
  • Loma Linda University School of Dentistry Loma Linda, California (Doctor of Dental Surgery)

Achievements

  • Official cosmetic and reconstructive dentist to Miss Nevada USA Pageants
  • Awarded for research at Loma Linda University "Cosmetic Dental Composites Density and Curing Depths”
  • Editorial member of the Aesthetic Dentistry advisory board

  • Calculus Bridge: What You Need To Know

    Dental calculus, commonly known as tartar, affects most adults and tends to worsen with age. When not properly removed, it can progress into a calculus bridge, which increases your risk of developing serious gum infections, disease or permanent bone loss...

  • Professional Teeth Whitening: Everything You Need To Know

    Professional teeth whitening is often an efficient, safe and effective choice for brightening your smile. But there’s plenty to consider, including cost, your lifestyle habits and whether a comprehensive in-office treatment or a custom take-home-tray is the better choice.

Health Philosophy

“Patient education and prevention is always ideal. When treatment is necessary, less invasive and conservative treatments should be the first choice of treatment when it is possible. New materials and techniques are changing the face of dentistry. It is now our responsibility as treating doctors to understand and implement the updated techniques to help our patients avoid excessive treatments. Keeping patients out of a dental cycle which requires treatment to be done over and over again is the ultimate goal.”