Dr. Irwin Smigel, celebrity dentist, passes away: 5 things to know
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Dr. Irwin Smigel, celebrity dentist, passes away: 5 things to know

Dr. Irwin Smigel, celebrity dentist, passes away: 5 things to know

Here are five things to know about Dr. Smigel:

1. He popularized two cosmetic techniques: laser whitening and a bonding technique for fillings.

2. He founded the American Society for Dental Aesthetics.

3. He wrote a book, titled Dental Health, Dental Beauty.

4. He worked with celebrities, including Elizabeth Taylor, Tony Bennett, Jimmy Fallon and Bruce Willis.

5. He earned his dental degree at New York City-based New York University College of Dentistry, which established the Smigel Prize in Aesthetic Dentistry in his honor.

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