Dr. Bruce Hartley
Cosmetic Dentist in
Los Altos, California

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Bruce W. Hartley, DDS
Cosmetic Dentistry in Los Altos, California

Peninsula Center of Cosmetic Dentistry
99 3rd Street , Los Altos California 94022
Phone 650.948.5524
e-mail: info@pccd.net

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Los Altos, California

Dr. Bruce Hartley's patients come from all over the United States and from as far away as Europe and Asia. NBC's Today Show has featured his work on a recent segment titled "Turning Back the Clock, Rejuvenating your Smile." His cosmetic dentistry has been published in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry's Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, Shape Magazine, Women's Health and Fitness Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, and many other publications.

About Dr. Bruce W. Hartley
Dr. Hartley has bonded over 7,000 porcelain and 3500 resin restorations with impressive results since establishing his practice in 1986. The Peninsula Center of Cosmetic Dentistry was the first practice to specialize in cosmetic dentistry in Northern California. His practice is limited to cosmetic dental procedures.

Since opening his cosmetic dental practice in 1986, Dr. Bruce Hartley has been committed to providing the highest standards of quality and care to his patients. As a master craftsman and dental artist, he has bonded over 7,000 porcelain restorations to renew and create beautiful smiles for his patients. Dr. Hartely's cosmetic dentistry has been featured on NBC's Today Show, published in the Journal Of Cosmetic Dentistry, and seen on models in magazine and newspaper advertising. His dedication to his patients and profession is evidenced by many academic and dental honors bestowed upon him from his years in dental school and practice. Dr. Hartley enjoys lecturing about cosmetic dentistry to dentists, laboratory technicians, and groups.

About the Peninsula Center of Cosmetic Dentistry

The Peninsula Center of Cosmetic Dentistry specializes in cosmetic dentistry and the art of perfecting your smile. The Peninsula Center of Cosmetic Dentistry provides the highest standard of quality and care for each of their valued patients. The most up-to-date materials and techniques are used in their dedication to renewing and creating beautiful, healthy smiles. With every visit to the office you will discover an atmosphere that is relaxing and comfortable. The Peninsula Center of Cosmetic Dentistry's goal of exceptional service and outstanding care is realized through their commitment to excellence.

When making porcelain veneers, most cosmetic dentists allow the laboratory ceramist to determine critical aesthetic proportions such as tooth shape, angle, width, length and arrangement. Dr. Hartley is one of a handful of cosmetic dentists worldwide who takes responsibility for determining all of these critical aesthetic factors by creating a full form cosmetic mock up on the patient's own teeth. This technique developed by Dr. Hartley is called the Bio-Aesthetic Prototype. The prototype is artistically created using resins to blend naturally with a patient's gums, lips, smile and face shape. Both Dr. Hartley and the patient can then evaluate the aesthetics of the prototype and make changes as necessary. This allows the patient to "preview" the final result and set expectations. A resin copy of the prototype is then used as a temporary veneer, which further allows the patient to evaluate the aesthetics of the new smile at home, and live with it on a trial basis. Finally, the lab receives a model of the prototype and then faithfully reproduces the defined aesthetic proportions for the new veneers, thereby eliminating any guesswork on their part. This unique method allows Dr. Hartley to artistically create consistently beautiful, natural looking smiles that complement the individual facial features of each patient. From the Diode Laser for gum recontouring, to Cad Cam assisted Invisalign orthodontics, Dr. Hartley stays current on all the latest advances in cosmetic dental science. He has developed techniques in cosmetic dentistry and has lectured to dental groups and laboratory technicians.

The Peninsula Center of Cosmetic Dentistry's state of the art dental facility is comfortable, modern, inviting, and artfully decorated in warm soothing colors. Aromatherapy candles burn throughout the office set against the background sounds of water sculpture fountains. During treatment, patients are invited to relax in back massaging dental chairs while listening to their favorite music CDs. Warm neck and eye pillows further aid in your total comfort. After dipping your hands into a soothing paraffin bath, you are then wrapped in a warm blanket to complete your feeling of well-being. When your treatment is completed, warm lemon scented towels are given to freshen your hands and face.

Certification/Professional Memberships

• Member, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• Member, California Dental Association
• Member, American Dental Association
• Member, Mid Peninsula Dental Society

Procedures Performed:

Porcelain Veneers Porcelain Inlays, Onlays, and Crowns Invisalign Bonding Cosmetic Recontouring Laser Gum Reshaping

Bleaching BriteSmile Professional Teeth Whitening Computer Imaging Composite (Resin) Fillings Hygiene/Cleanings