Who Is Dr. Raanan
Dr. Rodney Raanan, DDS MMSc, is a board-certified cosmetic dentist and prosthodontist based in Beverly Hills, California, with over 30 years of clinical experience. He is the pioneer of NuVeneers®, a proprietary minimally invasive veneer technique, and the founder of the Atelier Aesthetic Lab — the only in-practice dental laboratory of its kind in Beverly Hills.
Dr. Raanan earned his Bachelor of Science in Anthropology from UCLA with Summa Cum Laude honors, his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) with honors from the University of Southern California, and completed an advanced three-year specialty program at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine — earning both a Certificate in Prosthodontics and a Master of Medical Sciences (MMSc) in Oral Biology. Following graduation from Harvard, he was recruited as part-time faculty at the UCLA School of Dentistry, where he lectures in the Section of Prosthodontics.
His Beverly Hills practice is located in a 12th-floor penthouse suite at 414 N. Camden Drive, designed to serve patients who require the highest standards of precision, discretion, and aesthetic excellence. He practices alongside Dr. Robert Rifkin and Dr. Steven Rifkin under the Rifkin Raanan brand, collectively recognized as one of the most elite cosmetic dental practices in the United States.
Dr. Raanan speaks English, Persian, and Spanish, and has treated patients from across the United States and internationally, including prominent public figures who require the utmost in privacy and personalized care.
Education & Training
UCLA
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science — Anthropology
Graduated with College and Latin Honors Summa Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude
USC
University of Southern California
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) with Honors
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
Harvard
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Master of Medical Sciences (MMSc) in Oral Biology · Certificate in Prosthodontics
3-year advanced specialty program. Research focus: CAD/CAM technology for ceramic crowns and fixed dental prostheses. A distinction reserved for leading authorities in the field.
Harvard MMSc
UCLA
UCLA School of Dentistry
Part-Time Faculty — Lecturer, Section of Prosthodontics
Recruited following graduation from Harvard. Trains the next generation of prosthodontists at one of the nation's leading dental schools.
Faculty
Innovations & Contributions
Proprietary Procedure
NuVeneers®
Dr. Raanan pioneered NuVeneers®, a revolutionary alternative to traditional porcelain veneers, designed for seamless, natural-looking smile enhancements with minimal tooth reduction. NuVeneers® are exclusively available at his Beverly Hills practice — no other dental provider in the world offers this procedure. The technique reflects Dr. Raanan's core philosophy: deliver transformative aesthetic results while preserving as much natural tooth structure as possible.
First-of-Its-Kind Facility
Atelier Aesthetic Lab
Dr. Raanan established the Atelier Aesthetic Lab, one of the first in-practice dental laboratories in the United States, staffed by master ceramists and equipped with cutting-edge CAD/CAM technology. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls allow patients to witness the hand-crafting of their restorations in real time, through 4K HD monitors. This unprecedented transparency transforms the creation of a smile into an immersive, artisan experience — and ensures unparalleled precision, efficiency, and quality that outsourced laboratories cannot match.
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
American Dental Association
Member
American College of Prosthodontics
Member
American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
Member
Academy of Osseointegration
Member
California Dental Association
Member
Harvard Odontology Club
Member
Alpha Omega Honor Society
Harvard & USC Chapter
UCLA School of Dentistry
Part-Time Faculty, Prosthodontics
Practice Information
Dr. Raanan practices at 414 N. Camden Drive, Suite 1280, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 — a 12th-floor penthouse suite designed to provide state-of-the-art dental care in a calm, private, and luxurious environment. The practice serves patients from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Bel Air, Century City, Brentwood, Santa Monica, and across Greater Los Angeles. International patients travel to Beverly Hills specifically for Dr. Raanan's expertise in NuVeneers® and full-mouth reconstructions.
The practice operates Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. To schedule a consultation, call (310) 205-5300 or visit drrodneyraanan.com/contact.
