Dr. Laurence Rifkin

09/04/2026

Five decades of dentistry—and a passion that hasn’t changed.
For 50 years, I’ve had the privilege of helping people feel more confident in their smiles while constantly evolving with the art and science of dentistry.
Every patient, every case, and every lesson has shaped the dentist I am today.
I’m proud of the journey, grateful for the trust, and excited for everything still ahead.
50 years in. Still learning. Still creating. Still loving dentistry. 🦷✨

09/04/2026

From the day I graduated and began this incredible journey, to sharing so many milestones with my brother, and to the countless patients who have trusted me with their smiles—this journey has been about so much more than dentistry.
It’s been about family, friendship, artistry, dedication, and the relationships built along the way.
There simply isn’t enough space to share all of the greatest moments, the incredible people, and the memories that have made these 50 years so special.
I’m incredibly grateful to look back on a lifetime of smiles, relationships, and experiences that I’ll always cherish.
50 years down, and I’m still smiling. Here’s to the memories, and to everything still ahead. 🥂

09/04/2026

Celebrating 50 Years in Dentistry. 🦷✨
This year marks my 50th anniversary as a dentist—five decades dedicated to the art, science, and evolution of dentistry.
What began as a career has become a lifelong passion. I’m incredibly grateful for every patient who has trusted me, every colleague who has inspired me, and every experience that has shaped my journey.
50 years later, I’m just as passionate about creating beautiful, healthy, natural smiles as I was on day one.
When you know your purpose in life, there’s no such thing as retirement.
Here’s to the next Fifty. 😉

09/04/2026

A refreshed smile should look like it belongs to you—not like it was simply “done.”

This patient came to us with 10 existing crowns, areas of gum recession, and several chipped restorations, looking for a brighter, more refreshed smile.

We replaced the existing crowns with 10 carefully designed crowns, paying close attention to the gum line, tooth proportions, contours, and overall smile harmony.

To prevent the chipping and breakdown of these restorations in the future, we controlled her clenching and Bruxing with a nightguard and Botox neuromodulator.

The result: a brighter, stronger, more youthful smile that still looks natural and uniquely her own that should last decades.

Because a beautiful smile makeover is about more than making teeth whiter. It’s about finding the right balance between aesthetics, function, precision, and longevity.

09/03/2026

“Sisters, not twins.”
After having 6 veneers done with Dr. Rifkin herself, Cat knows firsthand what it means to create a smile that looks natural.
In their conversation, Dr. Rifkin explains why teeth shouldn’t be perfectly identical—and Cat shares her own experience with how natural and seamless her veneers look.
The goal isn’t to make every tooth the same. It’s to create harmony, balance, and a smile that still feels like you.

09/01/2026

The intersection of dental mastery and advanced aesthetics. 💉🦷

Here is a quick look inside my recent comprehensive lecture teaching the benefits of advanced injectable techniques and an optimal team approach to smile and total facial aesthetics to fellow dental professionals.
Dentists spend their entire careers studying facial symmetry, muscle function, and tissue dynamics. This deep anatomical expertise makes our transition into therapeutic and cosmetic injectables a natural evolution.
In this session, we focused on:
    •    Precision mapping for natural, balanced patient outcomes.
    •    Advanced safety protocols
    •    Integrating injectables seamlessly into a modern dental practice
    •    Legality of injectables in your dental office
    •    Necessity of proper training and certification

Join me and DentaSpa Seminars at the next certification workshop here in Beverly Hills,  December 5–6, 2026 for our Botox & Dermal Fillers + Dental Applications Training with live-patient clinical experience.

Watch for future posts for registration instructions

08/30/2026

11 years later, and George’s smile is still going strong. 🦷✨
George first came to me 11 years ago for his veneers, and he’s continued to come back for regular cleanings and maintenance ever since. Seeing patients enjoy their results for this long is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do.
A great smile isn’t just about the day you finish treatment—it’s about maintaining it for years to come.
11 years. Still smiling. Still happy.

08/25/2026

This Saturday—take your dentistry beyond the teeth.

Join me for Optimizing Dentistry with Injectables, a focused 3-hour lecture + LIVE demonstration exploring practical applications for lip and perioral aesthetics, TMD, and facial pain—and how they can complement comprehensive dental care.

📅 Saturday, August 29 | 9 AM–12 PM
📍 Chatsworth, CA | 3 CEs + brunch

Expand your skills. Elevate your treatment possibilities.

👉 Space is limited—scan the QR code and register today.

08/21/2026

Behind the scenes with Dr. Michelle Kelman 🎙️🦷

I had a great conversation with pediatric dentist Dr. Michelle Kelman about prevention—and how the dental habits and experiences we establish in childhood can influence oral health for a lifetime.

We talked about oral hygiene, cavities as a transmissible bacterial disease, clenching, airway and breathing concerns, and how developmental issues in childhood can contribute to much bigger dental and health problems as adults.

One of our most important messages: prevention and education should start early—and parents play an essential role in creating those lifelong habits.

A few moments from the set before the full conversation is released. Stay tuned. 🎙️

08/19/2026