Dr. Mackenzie Kelley, cosmetic dentist and smile design expert.

I’m Mackenzie, but everyone calls me

Cosmetic Dentist & Smile Artist

Mentor for Dentists Who Want to Break the Mold

Fitness Fanatic & Weightlifting Enthusiast

Confidence Creator, Hype Woman & Yes Friend

Avid Reader & Self-Proclaimed Nerd

10+

Smiles made(and selfies saved!)

200+

students and dentists mentored

10+

Stages/panels spoken on

850+

Hours of continuing education

600+

smiles made

1000+

lattes consumed while designing smiles

10,000

photos captured for smile design

1 goal

making confidence contagious

Maybe we haven’t met yet, but I know how much a smile can affect confidence.

Whether it’s a patient second-guessing their reflection, or a dentist second-guessing their veneer preps—the uncertainty shows up in more ways than one.

That’s why my work lives in two worlds:

For Patients:

I make veneers that don’t scream “veneers.” Using minimal-prep, and a process that’s so comfortable it will have you rethinking what a dentist visit should look like.

For Dentists:

I pull back the curtain on how I do it all, teaching the techniques, and mindset shifts that make cosmetic dentistry feel less like guesswork and more like art.

Places I’ve Been Talking Teeth.

I’ve shared my work and insights on bigger stages, panels, and podcasts—helping dentists and patients understand the art behind the smile.

Curious how I do it?

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My journey to cosmetic dentistry

Where it all began...

I grew up in Indiana, went on to graduate with highest distinction from Indiana University School of Dentistry, and sharpened my skills in a hospital-based residency where I learned how to handle complex cases. From implants to surgical extractions, I wanted to be confident in every chair I sat behind.
But my real passion was the art of cosmetic dentistry. I wanted to help people not just fix teeth—but transform the way they see themselves.

Where dentistry got it wrong

(and why I had to fix it)

Like most dentists, I wasn’t handed a clear playbook for cosmetic work. I was basically handed a cookie-cutter template and told, ‘Here, this is how you make a smile.’ Spoiler: real people don’t fit cookie cutters. Patients were left feeling like they had to settle for “perfect but fake” smiles. And honestly? That wasn’t good enough for me.

So I became a little obsessed (okay, a lot obsessed). Hundreds of hours of training, mentorships, live cases—you name it. If it could help me ditch the fake-smile look, I was in.

Where I landed

(and why I’m obsessed)

Today, I create smiles that barely touch the teeth but massively boost confidence. Patients can literally preview their future smiles with 3D mockups before committing—because I believe you deserve to see what’s possible.

And while I spend plenty of time teaching on stages and mentoring other dentists, the best part of my job is still watching someone stop hiding, start smiling, and finally love the reflection staring back at them.

When I’m not talking teeth

You can find me in the gym lifting weights (yes, I can squat twice my bodyweight), traveling with my husband, or hanging out with our cats. And if you catch me on Instagram? Expect dancing, dental tips, and a lot of laughs.

Want to work with me?

whether you’re in the chair or behind one

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