BRIAN PAUL LeSAGE, D.D.S., F.A.G.D.,F.A.A.C.D.     go to presentation >

Date of Birth: October 04, 1957
Office Address: 436 N.Roxbury Drive Suite #100 Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 276-2468 Fax: (310) 276-1018
www.cosmetic-dentistry.com
www.bhide.info
Email: brian@cosmetic-dentistry.com

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Education

1983 - 1984

 

University of California, Los Angeles
School of Dentistry
Los Angeles, California

General Practice Residency

 

1979 - 1983 

 

University of Maryland Dental School
Baltimore College of Dental Surgery
Baltimore, Maryland  

D.D.S.  
Magna Cum Laude

1975-1979

University of California, Dave
Davis, California

B.S., Bacteriology with Honors

Professional Experience Clinical

1990 - present

1986 - 1990

1986 - 1990

1984 - 1986

1984 - 1986

1983 - 1984

1981

Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry - Beverly Hills, California

General Dentistry - Washington, D.C.

Drs. Arnold and Molnick - Silver Spring, Maryland

Drs. Shane, Wyett, Katz - Pasadena, Maryland

Dr. Ken Ingber - Washington, D.C

University of California - Los Angeles School of Dentistry

Dr. Michael Lamb - Baltimore, Maryland

Private Practice

Private Practice

Associate Dentist

Associate Dentist

Associate Dentist

General Practice Residency

Lab Technician

Professional Experience Academic Responsibilities

September 2012 – present

 

Pre-Clinical CAD/CAM Technology
University of California, Los Angeles
School of Dentistry           

Director

 

May 2012 – present

 

Division of Restorative Dentistry
CAD/CAM                                                     
University of California, Los Angeles
School of Dentistry           

Technology Coordinator

July 1999 - present  

 

UCLA Center for Esthetic Dentistry
University of California, Los Angeles
School of Dentistry
Co-Director/Faculty
October 2004 - present   Global Institute for Dental Esthetics     

Faculty

July 1997- present  

    

UCLA Aesthetic Continuum, Level I   
University of California, Los Angeles
School of Dentistry

Founder/Director

 

February 1998 - April 2005

 

UCLA Aesthetic Continuum, Level II
University of California, Los Angeles
School of Dentistry

Founder/Director

 

October 1998- 2003

 

The Ultimate Anterior Restorative
Hands-On Continuum:Accreditation Preparation Course   
University of California, Los Angeles
School of Dentistry 

Co-Faculty with Dr. Jimmy Eubank and Dr. Jeff Morley

July 1990 - June 2009

 

General Practice Residency & Hospital Dentistry Department
University of California, Los Angeles
School of Dentistry
Part-time Faculty and Clinical Instructor

1984-1987  

 

Departments of Fixed and Removable
Prosthodontics and Endodontics  
University of Maryland
School of Dentistry  

Part-time Faculty and
Clinical Instructor

 

Honors and Awards

2014  American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Fellowship

2009

 

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Excellence in Cosmetic Dental Education Award

 
2008 – present   American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Member 
2007 – present             Dentistry Today

Top 100 Leaders In CE

2004 - present

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry  

Fellowship Chair 

2002- present  

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry  

Fellowship Status  

1996- present 

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry 

Examiner for Review Board  

1994 - present 

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry  

Accreditation Examiner/Mentor

2007 

Program Approved for Continuing Education (PACE)
Through the American Academy of General Dentistry  

 

2007 

Private Educators Supporting Accreditation (PESA)
Through the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry  

 

2003 - present  

American Dental Association 

Consultant to the Council on Dental Practice

2005-2006 

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
AACD Annual Meeting - San Diego, 2006  

Program-Co Chair  

2006 – present   Top Clinicians in CE Dentistry Today    

1994-1996

Who’s Who in Dentistry

Featured Member

1992-present

Academy of General Dentistry

Fellowship

1983-present

University of Maryland - School of Dentistry

Omicron Kappa Upsilon

1983

American Academy of Gold Foil Operators

Achievement Award

1982-1983

Fixed Restorative Department preceptor
Student Appointment By Faculty

 

1982-1983

Fixed Prosthodontics Honor Society
Elected into Membership

 

1981-1983

Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontics
Elected into Honor Society Membership

 

1981-1983

Gorgas Odontological Honor Society
Elected into Membership

 

1980-1981

University of Maryland /Dean’s Scholarship
School of Dentistry

 

1983

Phi Kappa Phi Academic
Elected into Honor Society Membership

 

Professional Licensure

1984

1984

1983

1983

State of California, Dental License 

Washington D.C., Dental License  

State of Maryland, Dental License 

National Board of Examiners  

 

Memberships and Professional Organizations

2008-present

1994-present 

1994-present 

1994-present

1993-present

1992-present  

1991-present 

1990-present 

1985-present

1982-present

1982-present

1994-1998

1990-1996

1985-1990

1985-1991

1985-1991

1985-1986

1984-1987

American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry

American Association for Dental Excellence Member 

American Association of Hospital Dentists Member  

Advanced Treatment Planning Study Group Member 

Federation of Special Care Organizations Member in Dentistry  

Advanced Treatment Planning Study Group Member  

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Member 

California Dental Association Member  

American Association of Dental Schools Member

Academy of General Dentistry Member

American Dental Association Member

Century City Chamber of Commerce Member

Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce Member

Washington D.C. Junior Chamber Member of Commerce

Washington D.C. Dental Society Member

Washington D.C. Study Club Member

Greater Washington Implantology Study Club Member

Faculty Assembly University of Maryland Maryland Dental School

Publications  

LeSage, B., Using Direct Composite Resin Layering Techniques to Create Lifelike CAD-CAM Fabricated Composite Resin Veneers & Crowns. JPD, March 2014, Volume 112, Issue 1, pgs 5-8

LeSage B, McLaren E, Establishing a Classification System and Criteria for Veneer Preparation and Material Selection.  In Press JERD 2014

LeSage, B., Establishing a Classification System and Criteria for Veneer Preparations
Compendium, February 2013, Volume 34, Number 2, pgs 104-116

LeSage, B., Are You Treating Planned Cases or Treating Teeth to Stay Busy?: Dentistry Today September 2012, Volume 31, No. 9, pgs 76-83

LeSage, B., Dalloca, L., Approaches to Smile Design: Mathematical to Artistic Interpretation: Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry
Spring 2012, Vol. 28 Issue 1, pgs 126-147

LeSage, B., Finishing and Polishing Criteria For Minimally Invasive Composite Restorations: Journal of the Academy of General Dentistry,November 2011, Volume 59 number 6, pgs 422-428

LeSage, B., Wells, D., Two Viewpoints on Prepared Veneers and Prep-Less Veneers: Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, Summer 2011, Vol. 27 issue 2, pgs 66-76

LeSage, B., Composites In The 3D World, Ease, Strength and Beauty: Dentistry Today,October 2011, Vol 20 number 10, pages 106-111

LeSage, B., Smile Beautiful: New You Magazine, Spring 2011                                                                                           

LeSage, B., and McLaren, E., Feldspathic Veneers: What Are Their Indications?: Compendium, May 2011                      

LeSage, B., Composite: The Ultimate Material For Minimally Invasive Dentistry: Dentaltown, February 2011, pg 94-100

Cerec doctors.com Magazine Q3 2010: Cover Story, page 20, An interview with Brian LeSage DDS FAACD

LeSage, B., Concepts of Temporary Restorations: Learn How a “Customized”  Temporary is a Blueprint For Success
Dear Doctor, September 2010, pg 22-29  

LeSage, B., Revisiting the Design of Minimal and No-Preparation Veneers: A Step-by-Step Technique
Jour of Calif Dent Assoc.,  August 2010, pg 561-569

LeSage, B., Challenging the Underuse of Composites in Support of Minimally Invasive Dentistry: Inside Dentistry Jan 2009 Vol 5, number 1: pg 38-43

LeSage, B., Milnar, F., Wohlberg, J., Achieving The Epitome of Composite Art: Creating Natural Tooth Esthetics, Texture, and Anatomy Using Appropriate Preparation and Layering Techniques:Dental Innovations, September 2008

LeSage, B., Aesthetic Anterior Composite Restorations: A Guide to Direct Placement:  Chapter 7 in Dental Clinics of North America Text; Guest Editors: Calamia J, Wolff MS, Simonsen RJ: Successful Esthetics and Cosmetic Dentistry For The Modern Dental Practice: Vol 51, Issue 2 pg 359-378

LeSage, B, Clinical Results For A New Total-Etch Adhesive: Inside Dentistry 2007:Volume I, Issue I pg 15-19

LeSage, B., Minimally Invasive Dentistry: Paradigm shifts in Preparation Design: Pract Proced Aesthet Dent 2007:19(10 Suppl): pg 15-19

LeSage, B., Making The Most Of Continuing Education: Dental Economics May 2006

LeSage, B., Improving Implant Aesthetics: Prosthetically Generated Papilla Through Tissue Modeling With Compostite
Practical Procedures & Aesthetic Dentistry  2006;18(4):257-263

LeSage, B., Contemporary Instrumentation: Clinical Laboratory Applications And Collaborative Techniques
Collaborative Techniques, May 2002

LeSage, B. Q & A with Dr. Brian LeSage: Dental Equipment & Materials 2002; Vol 7.1:28-30

LeSage B, Gallegos A, Koczarski M, Lee E.  Aesthetic Soft Tissue Management:  Predictable Care using Contemporary Techniques and Applications: Collaborative Techniques, Winter 2001; Vol 1 Number 2: 13-15
Repeated Dental Collaborations, Winter 2006

LeSage, B., Long -Term Prototype: New Technique for Implant
Dentistry. The AACD Monograph, Volume II 2005 Picture Perfect Aesthetics, page 111-114