Finding a dentist you genuinely trust is rarer than it should be. Most patients have sat in a dental chair wondering whether the treatment being recommended was truly necessary, or simply the most profitable next step. At Newport Beach Dental Center, the philosophy is different from the ground up: preserve more, intervene less, and treat every patient as a capable adult who deserves honest, thorough explanations.
Newport Beach Dental Center is a boutique practice serving patients throughout Newport Beach and the surrounding Orange County communities. Led by Dr. Laura Sharbash, DDS, FAGD, D.ABDSM, our practice offers a wide range of dental services rooted in clinical excellence and a deep respect for the natural tooth. Whether you are walking through the door for a routine cleaning or a full restorative case, you will be met with the same level of personalized attention from the moment you arrive.
The phrase “minimally invasive” gets used a lot in modern dentistry, but at Newport Beach Dental Center, it is more than a talking point. It is the foundation of every clinical decision Dr. Sharbash makes. The guiding principle is straightforward: your natural tooth structure is irreplaceable, so the goal is always to protect as much of it as possible before reaching for a drill, crown, or extraction.
This philosophy is grounded in biomimetic dentistry, a discipline that studies how teeth behave under real-world stress and designs restorations that mimic those natural properties. Rather than shaving down healthy tooth structure for a traditional crown, biomimetic techniques often allow Dr. Sharbash to bond a conservative inlay or overlay that preserves the underlying tooth. The result is treatment that works with your biology rather than around it, which tends to mean fewer complications and less dentistry needed over time.
Dr. Sharbash is a member of the Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry, and she brings this training into routine cases as well as advanced restorative ones. Patients who have been told they need aggressive treatment elsewhere often find that a second opinion at Newport Beach Dental Center leads to a more conservative path forward.
Dr. Sharbash holds credentials that place her among a very select group of general dentists in the country. Her FAGD designation, Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, is earned by fewer than 6 percent of general dentists in the United States. To earn a Fellowship award, a dentist must complete at least 500 continuing dental education hours, pass a rigorous and comprehensive exam, and maintain AGD membership for three continuous years Academy of General Dentistry, according to the Academy of General Dentistry. It is one of the most demanding achievement-based distinctions available to a general dentist.
In addition to her FAGD, Dr. Sharbash holds the D.ABDSM credential, Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, making her one of a small number of dentists trained to diagnose and treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea/OSA through oral appliance therapy. She is also Facial Injectables Certified, offering Botox and dermal filler services for patients who want to address cosmetic concerns in a single, trusted environment. Across all of these areas, her approach remains the same: listen first, educate thoroughly, and recommend only what genuinely serves the patient’s long-term health.
Beyond credentials, Dr. Sharbash has been recognized as one of the “10 Dentists to Watch” by AGD Impact magazine and has served as an official spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry. She is a board member of both the Southern California AGD and the California AGD, and she serves on the Dental Practice Council of the AGD. These roles keep her deeply connected to emerging standards in general dentistry and allow her to bring that knowledge directly into patient care.
I’m passionate about delivering holistic and minimally invasive dentistry that not only addresses your dental needs but supports your overall health and well-being. My mission is to blend the already-established tradition of excellence here with innovative techniques and a personalized approach to create the best possible experience for each of our patients.
Newport Beach Dental Center is a comprehensive practice, meaning patients can address the full scope of their dental needs under one roof rather than managing referrals to multiple providers. From restorative work like dental implants and same-day crowns to cosmetic treatments such as smile makeovers, Dr. Sharbash is trained and equipped to handle complex, multi-phase treatment in a setting that feels personal rather than clinical. Our practice also offers treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea/OSA through custom oral appliances, an area where Dr. Sharbash’s D.ABDSM training sets our practice apart from general dental offices.
Preventive care forms the backbone of our practice. Patients who stay consistent with their cleanings, exams, and diagnostic imaging tend to need far less restorative work over time, and Dr. Sharbash structures her practice around making that preventive relationship easy to maintain. For patients who want to better understand what to expect, detailed information on all available treatments can be found on the provider profile page for Dr. Sharbash.
Our practice is in-network with Delta Dental and offers CareCredit and Cherry financing for patients who want flexible payment options. A three-tier membership plan is also available for patients without insurance, covering preventive care at a predictable annual cost.
If you are ready to experience dentistry that genuinely puts your long-term health first, Dr. Sharbash and the team at Newport Beach Dental Center would love to meet you. Fill out our contact form to request your appointment. Your first visit will give you a clear picture of where your oral health stands and a plan that is honest, personalized, and built to last.
Conveniently Located near Big Canyon in Newport Beach. Our building is located by the intersection of Avocado Avenue and San Nicolas drive.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about our services, payment options, and more. We are here to serve our patients.
