About Richard S. Bernstein, DDS
Richard Bernstein, DDS, has been a respected cosmetic dentist, and a leader in the development of smile design techniques for over 25 years. He has trained and worked with many of the world's best cosmetic dentists, and furthers his knowledge with more than 100 hours of continuing education per year. He stays at the forefront of the latest technology and developments in dentistry. ABAD establishes and promotes care standards for aesthetic dentistry. The status of Diplomate recognizes that Dr. Bernstein has met their stringent criteria for technical expertise and natural artistry. As a Diplomate, he has completed 250 hours of continuing education in aesthetic dentistry, successfully completed a 500 question written examination, and submitted ten case studies demonstrating mastery in this area. Dr. Bernstein joins an elite segment of only about 50 individuals inducted into ABAD. They are distinguished as leaders in the field and spokespersons for the profession. Dr. Bernstein is a generous supporter of education and charitable organizations. His practice donates all mouth guards to the local high school football teams. He is a regular contributor to breast cancer research, as well as donating to many of his patients’ causes and fundraisers. When he is not working to design and create beautiful smiles, Dr. Bernstein enjoys watching his favorite hockey team, the Detroit Red Wings. He is a hockey player himself, and a member of a local competitive team. He also plays golf, and is a certified scuba diver. His other interests include art, a talent he inherited from his mother. As early as elementary school, Richard Bernstein's artistic skills caught the attention of the Detroit Art Institute, where some of his early mosaic work ended up.