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 are chosen each year as Castle Connolly Top Dentists. These distinctions highlight the practice's commitment to clinical leadership and high-quality patient outcomes, and they carry significant implications for how specialized healthcare providers can differentiate themselves in an increasingly competitive market.
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. This recognition matters because it validates a niche strategy—concentrating solely on veneers—that many dental and medical practices may look to emulate, especially as patients seek specialists with proven track records.
"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."
Da Vinci Dental prioritizes minimal-prep and no-prep techniques to preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible. Additionally, treatment plans emphasize clear communication and visual planning, ensuring every patient can preview and approve their individualized smile design prior to the start of any procedure. Key procedures include porcelain veneers, Drill-free Veneers™, Minimal Drill Veneers™, Digital Smile Design, and Custom Smile Restoration. The practice features a specialized clinical workflow where Dr. Beau Keller personally designs every smile using digital smile design software rather than delegating the design process to an outside dental laboratory. This hands-on approach could signal a shift in how aesthetic practices market themselves—emphasizing personalized, in-house expertise over volume-based models.
Dr. Andrew Keller completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) training at the Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine, gaining extensive clinical expertise in restorative and aesthetic procedures. Dr. Beau Keller completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree at the University of Washington. He is also a Fellow of the International Academy for Dental-Facial Esthetics (IADFE). He has completed thousands of custom veneer cases and has earned additional industry recognition, including being named a Seattle Met Top Dentist in 2022 and contributing to Da Vinci Dental being recognized as Bellevue Lifestyle Magazine's Best Dental Practice of 2025.
Patients can experience their Da Vinci Dental results before treatment begins by requesting a digital smile preview online at dentistinbellevue.com/free-smile-previews. Top Dentists are nominated by peer physicians and selected by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team. Castle Connolly publishes its Top Dentists list at castleconnolly.com and in a variety of print and online partner publications. Nominations are open to all licensed DDS, DMD, or BDS. The Castle Connolly team chooses honorees based on nominee criteria that includes their medical education, training, and disciplinary histories. Dentists do not and cannot pay to be selected as a Castle Connolly Top Dentist.
For HR and talent management vendors, this announcement illustrates the growing importance of third-party validation in specialized professional services. As more healthcare practices seek to attract top talent and patients through peer-reviewed awards, HR platforms may need to integrate credentialing and recognition data into recruitment, onboarding, and performance management systems. The emphasis on peer nomination and rigorous vetting also mirrors trends in employee recognition and skills validation, where verified badges and endorsements are becoming valuable currency in talent marketplaces.
