Life & Work with Dr. Bernard Baseri of Los Angeles

Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Bernard Baseri.

Hi Dr. Bernard, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I’ve loved precision tools for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I often accompanied my dad—an engineer—on site visits. While he inspected measurements, I was fascinated by the instruments themselves and the way careful hands could turn raw ideas into something real.

That curiosity followed me into a dental chair when it was time to have my wisdom teeth removed. Watching the surgeon work with a completely different set of specialized tools lit a spark: dentistry felt like engineering on a personal scale, where the “structures” were smiles.

I began my career behind the scenes as a dental-lab technician and master ceramist, spending seven years crafting crowns and veneers down to the micron. It was rewarding, but I missed the human side—the moment a patient finally sees their new smile. So I earned my Doctor of Dental Surgery, moved chairside, and never looked back.

Two decades later, Smile Recreation Dentistry blends my engineer’s respect for accuracy with the artistry I learned in the lab. From AI-assisted imaging to hand-finished restorations, every step is about restoring health and confidence. Nothing beats seeing someone who used to hide their teeth laugh out loud for the first time.

Helping people eat, speak, and smile without hesitation isn’t just my profession; it’s the passion that still gets me excited to pick up those instruments each morning.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Smooth? Not exactly. The hardest stretch was deciding to step away from a stable career in the dental laboratory and head back to school to become a dentist. I was already years into adulthood, with bills to pay and a timeline many people called “too late” for a restart. Trading a steady income for tuition felt like leaping without a net.

Balancing full-time coursework, clinical rotations, and part-time lab work to keep the lights on stretched my calendar—and my confidence—to the limit. There were plenty of 4 a.m. study sessions followed by 7 a.m. shifts in the clinic. I also had to relearn the student mindset: asking questions, accepting critique, and admitting what I didn’t know after years of being the “expert” technician.

Still, every hurdle reinforced why I made the jump in the first place. Each new concept mastered, each patient I could finally help face-to-face, made the sacrifices worth it. Those challenging years built the grit and empathy that shape my practice today.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
At Smile Recreation Dentistry I wear two hats: engineer-minded clinician and artist. On the clinical side, I provide the full spectrum of general, cosmetic, and surgical care—from routine cleanings to complex implant reconstructions—under one roof. On the artistic side, my seven-year background as a master ceramist still guides every restoration I place; I hand-shade crowns chairside until they disappear next to a patient’s natural enamel.

I specialize in turning “I hate my smile” moments into genuine laughter. That often means blending digital precision (AI-enhanced X-ray interpretation, intra-oral scanning, 3-D printed surgical guides) with the kind of human touches that calm anxious patients—blankets, aromatherapy, and oral or IV sedation when needed. Because we house a periodontist, an oral surgeon, and an endodontist in-house, patients don’t have to bounce between offices or juggle conflicting treatment plans; they get a cohesive roadmap and a single point of accountability—me.

What I’m proudest of isn’t a list of procedures but the impact: over 100,000 patients who now chew, speak, and smile without thinking twice. Many once hid their teeth in photos; seeing them post a full-face grin online months later is my north star.

What sets us apart is that every decision—tech purchase, staff training, even the Spotify playlist—serves one purpose: restoring confidence as predictably as we restore teeth. Precision tools satisfy the engineer in me; life-changing results satisfy the human in me.

Before we let you go, we’ve got to ask if you have any advice for those who are just starting out?
1. Get your hands dirty early. Shadow professionals, volunteer, or join a small team where you can see every step of the process. Real-world reps beat perfect grades.
2. Collect mentors like favorite podcasts. One good mentor accelerates your learning curve more than any textbook. Ask questions that feel “basic”—they open the door to advanced insight.
3. Learn the business while you learn the craft. Whether you’re designing, coding, or drilling teeth, cash flow, marketing, and leadership will ultimately decide how far your talent travels.

If I’d internalized those points sooner, the journey would have been less bumpy—but maybe not half as interesting. Keep moving, keep learning, and remember: the only real mistake is quitting before momentum shows up.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.SMILERECREATION.COM
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbaseri
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorbaseri
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-bernard-baseri-d-d-s-a1075b9b
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/drbaseri
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.baseri
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