Irvine is a city built around high standards — in education, in business, and increasingly in healthcare. Residents here research their options, compare credentials, and make deliberate decisions. For dental care, that means looking beyond the nearest provider and finding one whose training and approach actually match what you’re looking for. Newport Beach Dental Center is a short drive from Irvine via the 73 Toll Road or Jamboree Road, and it offers something few Irvine-area practices can: a dentist who holds both FAGD status from the Academy of General Dentistry and Diplomate certification from the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine — two of the highest credential standards available in general and sleep dentistry.
Dr. Laura Sharbash, DDS, FAGD, D.ABDSM, built Newport Beach Dental Center around a conservative, biomimetic philosophy that prioritizes preserving natural tooth structure over aggressive intervention. Whether you’re coming from Irvine Spectrum, the Great Park neighborhoods, or UCI, the practice is accessible and the care is worth the drive. Newport Beach Dental Center welcomes new patients from Irvine and throughout Orange County. Learn more about cosmetic dentistry in Irvine, dental implants in Irvine, and restorative dentistry in Irvine.
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The Irvine dental market is large and competitive — with practices like Rice Dentistry, Smile by Design, Lasting Smiles, and dozens of others serving the city. What distinguishes Newport Beach Dental Center isn’t volume or technology alone. It’s Dr. Sharbash’s credential depth and her approach. Her FAGD certification places her in the top 6% of general dentists nationally. Her D.ABDSM Diplomate status in dental sleep medicine is one of the highest bars in that field — representing documented clinical cases, a written board examination, and ongoing recertification rather than a weekend course. Together, these mean Irvine patients get a dentist who evaluates their teeth and their airway, coordinates with physicians when needed, and recommends only what the clinical picture actually supports.
Her biomimetic approach to restorative work extends that same philosophy: preserve natural tooth structure first, restore only what cannot be saved, and use materials that mimic the properties of healthy teeth. For Irvine patients who have been quoted large restorative plans elsewhere, this often represents the second opinion worth getting.
Newport Beach Dental Center offers comprehensive general, cosmetic, and restorative dental care. Irvine patients can access the full scope of the practice’s services, including cosmetic dentistry such as porcelain veneers, Bioclear bonding, and clear aligners with ProMonitoring; restorative dentistry including same-day CEREC crowns and biomimetic restorations; dental implants with clear candidacy evaluation and written treatment plans; preventive dentistry including cleanings, fluoride, and digital X-rays; and oral appliance therapy for patients managing obstructive sleep apnea.
Newport Beach Dental Center accepts PPO insurance plans and maintains in-network status with Delta Dental. The team verifies your benefits before treatment begins so there are no surprises. For patients without insurance or those pursuing elective cosmetic care, CareCredit and Cherry financing are available with flexible monthly payment options. Irvine patients are welcome to call or submit a contact form to verify coverage before their first visit.
Newport Beach Dental Center is approximately 20 to 30 minutes from most Irvine neighborhoods via the 73 Toll Road or Jamboree Road. Patients from Irvine Spectrum, the Great Park area, and UCI regularly make the drive for care they can’t find closer to home.
Dr. Sharbash holds two advanced credentials rare in the area: FAGD status from the Academy of General Dentistry (top 6% nationally) and Diplomate certification from the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. She also practices biomimetic dentistry, a conservative approach that preserves more natural tooth structure compared to conventional methods.
Yes. Newport Beach Dental Center accepts PPO insurance plans and is in-network with Delta Dental. The team verifies your benefits before treatment begins so there are no surprises. CareCredit and Cherry financing are available for costs not fully covered by insurance.
Biomimetic dentistry is an approach that uses materials and techniques designed to mimic the natural properties of healthy teeth. Rather than defaulting to the most aggressive option, Dr. Sharbash evaluates whether an inlay, onlay, or direct restoration can achieve a durable result with less removal of healthy tooth structure — reducing the long-term need for root canals and crowns.
Yes. Dr. Sharbash holds Diplomate certification from the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine — the highest recognition in the field. She evaluates patients for oral appliance therapy as an alternative to CPAP for eligible candidates with obstructive sleep apnea, and works collaboratively with sleep physicians to coordinate care.
