Irwin Smigel

Irwin Smigel
Born(1924-10-09)October 9, 1924
Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
DiedOctober 17, 2016(2016-10-17) (aged 92)
Manhattan, New York
Occupation(s)Dental Surgeon, innovator
Known forDental Surgery
SpouseLucia
Children2
Websitewww.smigel.com

Irwin Elliot Smigel (October 9, 1924 – October 17, 2016) was an American aesthetic dentist, innovator and philanthropist.

Smigel founded the American Society for Dental Aesthetics (ASDA), and was President of the ASDA until his death in 2016.[1] Smigel was involved with many major developments in dentistry over the past three decades, including: tooth bonding, laminates, veneers, changing facial structures and teeth whitening.[2][3] New York University College of Dentistry dubbed him "The Father of Aesthetic Dentistry" in 2000.[4] In 2009, The National Museum of Dentistry, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, created a permanent exhibition called The Smile Experience celebrating Dr. Smigel's contributions to dentistry.[5]

Smigel and his wife, Lucia Smigel, have two children, the writer/comedian Robert Smigel and Bellanca Smigel Rutter, and six grandsons. He died in Manhattan from pneumonia on October 17, 2016.[6]

  1. ^ "About Our Founder - Irwin Smigel - ASDA". www.asdatoday.com. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  2. ^ "'Father of aesthetic dentistry' dies at 92". www.ada.org. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  3. ^ DDS, Dean Mersky. "Exclusive Interview: Dr. Irwin Smigel | Dentistry Today". www.dentistrytoday.com. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  4. ^ "Smigel Prize in Aesthetic Dentistry Established".
  5. ^ "National Museum of Dentistry celebrates opening of 'Smile Experience' exhibition". us.dental-tribune.com. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  6. ^ Roberts, Sam (2016-10-17). "Irwin Smigel, New York Dentist Behind Cosmetic Techniques, Dies at 92". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2016-11-13.