About AACD Accreditation
Expert Eyes, Exceptional Smiles
What AACD Accreditation—and Dr. Desai’s Examiner Role—Really Means for You
Your smile matters. And for that reason, you want more than a good dentist. You want someone who combines precision, artistry, and advanced training to deliver results that look natural, feel comfortable, and last. That’s exactly what Dr. Desai brings to every dental treatment she performs—and her accreditation with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) proves it.
What is ACCD Accreditation?
The Highest Honor in Cosmetic Dentistry
AACD accreditation is a rigorous, peer-reviewed process that recognizes excellence in cosmetic dental care. Only 490 dentists worldwide—and just one woman in Newport Beach—hold this elite distinction.
- Peer-reviewed cases
- Elite global credential
- Artistic + technical mastery
How does a dentist receive AACD Accreditation?
A Multi-Step Process That Tests Skill, Artistry, and Clinical Judgment
Accreditation isn’t a weekend course or a paid membership—it’s a multi-year commitment to clinical excellence. To become accredited, Dr. Desai completed a comprehensive written examination, hands-on workshops, and an extensive review of clinical case studies. The process culminated in an oral exam, where she presented the work she’s completed on her patients (with those patients’ consent, of course) to a panel of leading cosmetic dentists. They evaluated not just her technical outcomes but her entire decision-making process, including diagnosis, materials, technique, and long-term planning.
Every element of her work was held to the highest standards in the profession—and she passed with distinction.
What does it mean to be an AACD Accreditation Examiner?
A Leadership Role Reserved for the Best in Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Desai didn’t stop at becoming accredited. She is now a member of the American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry Accreditation Examiners—a rare and highly respected role. As an examiner, Dr. Desai helps evaluate other dentists pursuing AACD accreditation. She reviews their case submissions, assesses their treatment decisions, and holds them to the same elite standards she met.
Simply put, the dentists learning and testing to earn this credential are being reviewed by Dr. Desai.
What does this mean for you as a patient?
You’re Trusting Your Smile to the Best in the Profession
When you choose Dr. Desai for cosmetic dentistry, you’re choosing a nationally recognized expert in the field—someone trusted by her peers to assess and uphold the gold standard of care. Her work isn’t just high-quality—it’s the kind of work other top dentists aim to achieve.
As a patient, that means:
- You’re getting a smile designed by someone with elite training and artistic skill
- Every material, technique, and plan is chosen with long-term health and beauty in mind
- Your results are being guided by someone who sets the standard—not just follows it
Cosmetic dentistry isn’t just about how your smile looks today—it’s about how it makes you feel for years to come. With Dr. Desai, you can feel confident knowing your smile is in the hands of an examiner, educator, and artist whose expertise is recognized on a global level.
Dental Care from an Award-winning Dentist in Newport Beach
Your Smile Deserves the Best
Dr. Dimple Desai graduated among top of her class from USC dental school in 2008 after being selected for a two-year scholarship by a family who wanted to support a dentist who would carry on their father’s legacy and vision for dentistry. Since then, she’s graduated from the Kois Institute; earned an American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry accreditation; attended Spears workshops; been voted one of the nation’s top 40 dentists under age 40; received the Top Dentist award for Orange County in 2020, 2021, and 2022; been published in “Inside Dentistry” and worked with Miss California pageant winners.
Dr. Desai is one of the 490 dentists worldwide with American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry accreditation.
And the only female dentist in Newport Beach with such accreditation and clinical skills and education. You’re in expert hands at Luminous Smiles.
