Da Vinci Dental has been recognized as a 2026 Castle Connolly Center of Excellence, and its founders, Beau Keller, DDS, and Andrew Keller, DMD, have each been named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Dentists. Only 10% of the nation's licensed dentists receive the Top Dentist distinction each year. The dual recognition matters because it is peer-driven: nominations come from physicians and are evaluated by a physician-led research team, so the honor reflects professional trust rather than advertising spend. For patients, that translates into a credible, independent signal when choosing a cosmetic dentist.
The award also highlights a treatment philosophy that is gaining traction in aesthetic dentistry. Dr. Beau Keller, a cosmetic dentist and owner of Da Vinci Dental, and his brother Dr. Andrew Keller specialize in advanced aesthetic dentistry. The practice focuses exclusively on custom porcelain veneers and comprehensive smile design, with locations in Bellevue, Washington, and Newport Beach, California. By limiting their scope to veneers, the Kellers have positioned themselves as specialists rather than generalists, which can lead to more predictable outcomes and refined techniques.
That focus shows up in the practice's emphasis on minimal-prep and no-prep techniques. "Being named Castle Connolly Top Dentists is a real honor, because it reflects the trust of our peers and, ultimately, the patients who have trusted us with their smiles," said Dr. Beau Keller. "At Da Vinci Dental, porcelain veneers are all we do. We personally design every smile and focus on minimal-prep and no-prep veneers that preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible. Our philosophy is simple: a new smile should look like it has always been yours, and every patient should see their smile before treatment begins. When a patient tells us they finally smile freely in photos, that's the best part of what we do." The approach preserves natural tooth structure, a key concern for patients wary of aggressive drilling. Key procedures include Porcelain Veneers, Drill-free Veneers, Minimal Drill Veneers, Digital Smile Design, and Custom Smile Restoration.
The recognition carries implications beyond the practice. Castle Connolly's selection criteria include medical education, training, and disciplinary histories, and dentists cannot pay to be selected. That independence gives patients a reliable shortcut amid a crowded market of cosmetic dental marketing. Da Vinci Dental's model of personally designing every smile using digital software, rather than delegating to an outside lab, also suggests a shift toward in-house artistry and accountability, which could raise patient expectations across the industry.
Patients can preview their results before treatment begins by requesting a digital smile preview online at dentistinbellevue.com/free-smile-previews. The Castle Connolly Top Dentists list is published at castleconnolly.com and in partner publications. As cosmetic dentistry grows, third-party validation like this may become an increasingly important differentiator for practices and a deciding factor for patients.
