Cosmetic dentistry is changing faster than ever — and if you’re not paying attention, you’re about to miss the biggest opportunity the profession has seen in decades. In this episode, Dr. Len Tau sits down with one of the leading voices in modern cosmetics, Dr. Brian Harris, to reveal how technology, consumer demand, and affordability are coming together to reshape the future of smile design.

Dr. Len welcomes cosmetic dentistry expert Dr. Brian Harris, a Phoenix-based cosmetic dentist known for pioneering patient communication, virtual consults, and modern smile design workflows.

Dr. Harris breaks down the massive shift happening in aesthetics — from the rise of 3D-printed hybrid veneers, to the power of Instagram, to why virtual consult funnels are now essential for case acceptance.

He shares how he scaled from one cosmetic case a week to three every day, why demand is exploding, and what dentists can do right now to attract more qualified patients. If you're looking to simplify your cosmetic process, improve case acceptance, and tap into this growing market, this episode delivers everything you need.

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Here are some of the interesting stuff we talked about in this episode:

• Cosmetic demand is exploding — patients are more educated than ever because of social media.
  
  
• 3D-printed veneers are creating a new mid-tier option that’s half the time and half the cost of porcelain.
  
  
• Virtual consults pre-qualify patients, eliminate surprises, and dramatically increase case acceptance.
  
  
• Authentic social content wins — simple, honest videos perform better than outsourced, generic posts.
  
  
• Dentists who simplify their process (options, pricing, visits, financing) will dominate the next era of cosmetic dentistry.

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Key Takeaways

00:00 Introduction and Event Announcement

01:27 The Journey into Cosmetic Dentistry

05:20 Harnessing Social Media for Growth

11:07 The Evolution of Cosmetic Dentistry

15:12 Streamlining Patient Engagement and Processes

19:24 The Impact of 3D Printed Veneers

22:40 Cost Comparisons and Patient Education

28:20 Future Trends in Cosmetic Dentistry

30:06 Resources for Dentists and Closing Thoughts

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Connect with Dr Brian

Instagram: @drbrianharris

Email: brian@drbrianharris.com

Website / Smile Virtual: https://www.smilevirtual.com/

Courses & Cosmetic Training:
👉 Available via Smile Virtual & direct inquiry on Instagram

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