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. The dual distinction places the practice among a select group of dental providers nationally recognized for clinical leadership and patient outcomes. Only 10% of the nation’s licensed dentists are chosen each year as Castle Connolly Top Dentists, making the honor a significant marker of peer esteem and professional credibility.
The recognition matters because it signals to patients that Da Vinci Dental meets rigorous standards for education, training, and disciplinary history. Top Dentists are nominated by peer physicians and selected by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team, and dentists cannot pay to be selected. For consumers navigating a crowded dental market, this third-party validation can simplify the search for high-quality cosmetic care. It also raises the profile of the practice’s specialty focus: custom porcelain veneers and comprehensive smile design.
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 operates locations in Bellevue, Washington, and Newport Beach, California. “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.”
The practice’s approach emphasizes minimal-prep and no-prep techniques, which can reduce the need for irreversible tooth reduction—a common concern for patients considering veneers. Treatment plans also rely on clear communication and visual planning, allowing patients to preview and approve their individualized smile design before any procedure begins. Key procedures include Porcelain Veneers, Drill-free Veneers™, Minimal Drill Veneers™, Digital Smile Design, and Custom Smile Restoration.
A distinguishing feature of the practice is its clinical workflow: Dr. Beau Keller personally designs every smile using digital smile design software rather than delegating the process to an outside dental laboratory. This level of involvement can translate into greater precision and consistency, particularly for complex aesthetic cases. Dr. Andrew Keller completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine training at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine, gaining extensive expertise in restorative and aesthetic procedures. Dr. Beau Keller earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Washington and is a Fellow of the International Academy for Dental-Facial Esthetics. He has completed thousands of custom veneer cases and was named a Seattle Met Top Dentist in 2022; he also contributed to Da Vinci Dental being recognized as Bellevue Lifestyle Magazine’s Best Dental Practice of 2025.
For patients interested in seeing potential results before committing to treatment, the practice offers a digital smile preview, which can be requested online at dentistinbellevue.com/free-smile-previews. Castle Connolly publishes its Top Dentists list at castleconnolly.com and in various print and online partner publications. Nominations are open to all licensed DDS, DMD, or BDS professionals, and honorees are chosen based on medical education, training, and disciplinary histories.
The recognition arrives as demand for cosmetic dentistry continues to grow, with patients increasingly seeking minimally invasive options that preserve natural teeth. By securing both a Center of Excellence designation and two Top Dentist honors, Da Vinci Dental strengthens its position in the competitive aesthetic dentistry market. For the broader industry, the award underscores the growing value of peer-reviewed credentials in helping consumers distinguish among providers. For patients, it offers a measurable benchmark of quality at a time when treatment choices can feel overwhelming.
