Da Vinci Dental has been recognized as a 2026 Castle Connolly Center of Excellence, while its founders, Beau Keller, DDS, and Andrew Keller, DMD, have each been named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Dentists. The dual distinction matters because Castle Connolly selects only 10% of the nation's licensed dentists each year for its Top Dentists list, making the honor a peer-driven signal of clinical quality rather than a paid endorsement. Dentists cannot pay to be selected, and nominees are evaluated by a physician-led research team on criteria including medical education, training, and disciplinary history.
For patients considering cosmetic dental work, the recognition provides an independent marker of trust at a time when the aesthetic dentistry market is crowded and often confusing. 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.
"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."
The practice's emphasis on minimal-prep and no-prep techniques is clinically significant because it preserves natural tooth structure, reducing the risk of long-term dental complications. Treatment plans also emphasize clear communication and visual planning, ensuring every patient can 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 specialized clinical workflow: 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 gives patients direct access to the clinician responsible for their results and allows for greater customization.
Dr. Andrew Keller completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine 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 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.
Patients can experience their Da Vinci Dental results before treatment begins by requesting a digital smile preview online at dentistinbellevue.com/free-smile-previews. The broader implication of the Castle Connolly honors is that peer-reviewed recognition continues to serve as a meaningful differentiator in elective healthcare, where patients increasingly seek validated expertise and transparent outcomes before committing to care.
