title: What's behind your smile?
abstract: Dentistry in the 1990s has seen an evolution in new cosmetic materials and techniques. In order to appreciate and use these methods and materials properly, it is important to have an understanding of cosmetic dentistry and its origins. This article gives a brief history of esthetic dentistry and guidelines for cosmetic dentists of the future.
authors.affiliation: Interfaith Medical Center, Long Island.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Lichter
authors.forename: B H
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Solomowitz
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sauco
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sher
mesh_terms: D004955:Esthetics, Dental / Q000266:history; D005145:Face / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D012904:Smiling / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D014070:Tooth / Q000033:anatomy & histology