Here are five things to know about Dr. Smigel:
1. He popularized two cosmetic techniques: laser whitening and a bonding technique for fillings.
2. He founded the American Society for Dental Aesthetics.
3. He wrote a book, titled Dental Health, Dental Beauty.
4. He worked with celebrities, including Elizabeth Taylor, Tony Bennett, Jimmy Fallon and Bruce Willis.
5. He earned his dental degree at New York City-based New York University College of Dentistry, which established the Smigel Prize in Aesthetic Dentistry in his honor.
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