Dr. Doug Lambert
6545 France Avenue South
Suite 585
Edina, MN 55435
952-922-9119

Style of Dentistry – General dentistry with a cosmetic flair
Style of Presenting – Approachable laid back style yet with energy and honesty

Upcoming Schedule | Lecture Topics


Douglas L. Lambert, D.D.S., F.A.C.D, F.A.S.D.A., F.A.S.D., A.B.A.D. graduated from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management in 1980 and the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1984, where he received the Outstanding Senior Student Award and the Quintessence Award. He is a Fellow in the American College of Dentists, the Pierre Fauchard Academy, the Academy for Sports Dentistry, the American Society for Dental Aesthetics, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry. He has been recognized as one of the Top Educators by Dentistry Today in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 and as a Top Cosmetic Dentist by Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine the past six years. Dr. Lambert has held many societal positions in organized dentistry including Past President of the Minneapolis District Dental Society and is currently a Trustee to the Minnesota Dental Association. He has authored and co-authored several articles on cosmetic and aesthetic topics, and has presented numerous lectures and hands-on seminars nationally and internationally for dental organizations, universities, and study clubs. He also serves as an independent consultant and clinical researcher for many dental manufacturers.

Dr. Lambert is senior partner in an aesthetic-based practice in Edina, Minnesota emphasizing cosmetic, comprehensive, and sports dentistry.


Upcoming Schedule

03/07/2008 Sensitivity in Composites
03/19/2008 Sports Dentistry
04/16/2008 Smile Design
05/09/2008 Conservative Veneer Preparation Workshop
06/03/2008 Composite Update
07/18/2008 Conservative Veneer Preparation Workshop
11/08/2008 Sports Dentistry
01/23/2009 Veneer Workshop
02/23/2009 Smile Design


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Lecture Topics

Smile Design – Simplified Once and For All

What do we really need to consider prior to starting an aesthetic case? Is the Golden Proportion really “golden”? The elements of smile design are critical to starting the path toward a successful outcome for both the patient and the dental team, whether it be one tooth or an entire mouth. Yet, the concept can many times seem daunting and confusing. Learn about the role which macro-aesthetics and micro-aesthetics, simple dental anatomy, color and shade selection, phonetics, material choices, and perio-aesthetics play in planning an aesthetic change.

“Addition By Subtraction” - Conservative Preparation Workshop for Porcelain Veneers

Aesthetics is one of the key driving forces in dentistry today. A renaissance in realizing the beauty of the human dentition is being driven by both patient and dentist alike, and, to this end, new restorative materials and techniques are constantly evolving. This is especially true when considering the use of porcelain laminate veneers as part of an aesthetic change for a patient. One of the key factors, yet many times overlooked, in the successful porcelain veneer case is proper conservative tooth preparation.

A “Recipe for Success” with Posterior Composites

In this contemporary age of “minimally invasive” and “less is more” dentistry, direct composite resins offer the dentist a method to restore the posterior portion of the mouth that is both conservative and cost-effective. Thanks to the do-diligence of the dental manufacturers, the improvements related to the properties of the materials, bonding agents, and light curing systems have elevated all of us in our ability to place a direct composite. However, many times the placement techniques employed by the dentist creates a myriad of potential pitfalls to a successful and long-lasting restoration. This program will offer a “Recipe for Success” for posterior composites by maximizing the benefits of the materials and melding them with techniques to achieve the desired result.

A “Recipe for Success” with Anterior Composites

Aesthetics is one of the key driving forces in dentistry today. A renaissance in realizing the beauty of the human dentition is being driven by both patient and dentist alike, and, to this end, new restorative materials and techniques are constantly evolving. However, as the dental pendulum swings over the years, more conservative options continue to rise to the top. Specifically, direct composite resins offer the patient the most simple and cost-effective way to achieve an aesthetic change in the mouth. Composites have reached widespread use within the dental community, but not without a learning curve along the way. This program will offer a “Recipe for Success” based on clinical fundamentals, coupled with the integration of current technologies and materials, to yield simple, reproducible, and efficient techniques for anterior composite restorations.

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