About

The origin story

The Art of Dentistry was born out of a love for sharing, creativity, and craftsmanship. Its purpose is not only to blend artistry with dental technique, but to inspire fulfilment in the work we do and to connect like-minded clinicians around the world.

Over the past 10 years, Art of Dentistry has trained thousands of dentists across more than forty countries and fourteen international locations. At its core, this is about reconnecting talented clinicians with the fulfilment that dentistry can offer. We get to create art with our hands every day. How special is that.

Faculty

Dr. Rhodri Thomas

Founder of Art of Dentistry

Rhodri Thomas, BDS (Hons), graduated with Honours from Cardiff University, where his artistic background inspired a dedication to aesthetic dentistry. His clinical focus is on advanced restorative techniques that harmonise seamlessly with nature.

For more than a decade, Rhodri has been an internationally recognised educator, lecturing and teaching on aesthetic dentistry across the world. Every year he teaches in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Miami, London and Toronto. He was awarded the British Society of Prosthodontics Heraeus Kulzer Prize for his research on tooth wear, has pioneered two resin layering techniques, a denture impression technique and has developed multiple composite resins and instruments. He is also the author of several books on composite artistry.

A multi-award-winning clinician, Rhodri became the youngest-ever speaker at the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, youngest published author in the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, and has received a record-breaking six consecutive national awards for his work.

In addition to founding Art of Dentistry, his own international series of hands-on training programmes that have transformed the skills of thousands of dentists worldwide. He currently is part of the teaching faculty for Stribe Dental in Los Angeles and Cosmedent in Chicago.

At the heart of his philosophy is a simple belief: Every clinician has a natural creative ability inside of them and enjoys nothing more than helping to ignite it.

Dr. Andi-Jean Miro

Instructor

Dr. Andi-Jean Miro received her dental degree from New York University College of Dentistry in 2014. While studying at NYU, Dr. Andi specialized in Aesthetic Dentistry and completed an advanced one-year clinical program in the field. After completing her studies, Dr. Andi pursued further professional development by participating in a one-year Clinical Residency in Brooklyn, New York. Following her residency, she joined Apa Aesthetic NYC, a well-known practice in New York City, where she honed her skills for ten years and had the opportunity to work with leading experts in the field like Dr. Mike Apa.  After 10 years of practicing in NYC, Dr. Andi was asked to run the Apa Aesthetic Los Angeles office.

Dr. Andi's commitment to staying at the forefront of the dental profession is evident in her dedication to continuing education. She attends approximately 300 hours of continuing education courses each year to stay updated with the latest advancements and techniques in dentistry. In 2020, she co-founded Stribe. This platform has helped promote dental education and has made it easier for individuals to enhance their skills and knowledge in the field.

Apart from her clinical practice and educational endeavors, Dr. Andi holds several academic teaching positions. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor at New York University College of Dentistry in the Aesthetic Dentistry Department, where she imparts her knowledge and expertise to aspiring dentists. Additionally, she serves as a senior clinical instructor and lecturer at the Rosenthal Institute Hands-on Aesthetic Advantage Continuing Education program in New York, solidifying her role as an influential figure in dental education. Dr. Andi also frequently travels to Florida as an Adjunct Clinical Professor at Nova Southeastern Dental School.

Dr. Freek Gols Linthorst

Instructor

Freek Gols Linthorst is a dentist specialised in cosmetic dentistry. He graduated from Radboud University in Nijmegen in 2016 and has since pursued extensive postgraduate training in both the Netherlands and abroad, focusing on cosmetic and restorative dentistry. He has been working at ACCT since 2020, where he is now a co-owner.

He is a co-founder of the continuing education company Karma Dentistry and currently gives courses and lectures to fellow dentists both nationally and internationally. Freek also serves on the members’ council of the Royal Dutch Dental Association (KNMT).

In addition to his work as a dentist, Freek has a strong passion for art. He has been drawing and painting since a very young age and often uses his own illustrations in his lectures.