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General, Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry
Smiles Designed for Natural Beauty and Lasting Confidence
Maria Cardenas DMD is one of the most advanced boutique cosmetic dental practices in the country. Located in Wellesley, MA, our award-winning practice specializes in smile makeovers, porcelain veneers, dental implants, and full mouth reconstructions.
Award-Winning
Boutique clinic recognized as Boston Magazine's Top Cosmetic Dentists for the last 10+ years
See Before You Commit
Preview your new smile with Digital Smile Design before any treatment begins
Master-Level Artistry
In-house Master Ceramist and certified DSD expertise ensure natural, beautiful results
As the first certified Digital Smile Design (DSD) Clinic in the U.S., we combine 25 years of clinical expertise with facially driven smile design and master-crafted ceramics designed and refined in our on-site dental lab, to create smiles that are natural, expressive, and uniquely yours.
Because the most beautiful smiles aren’t perfect, they’re authentic. We help you rediscover your confidence and love your smile again.
Your smile should enhance your confidence, not hold you back.
Are You Hiding Your Smile When It Should Be Your Greatest Asset?
You've achieved success in every area of your life, but when you look in the mirror or see yourself in photos, your smile doesn't reflect your accomplishments. Maybe you:
Cover your mouth when laughing during important meetings
Avoid photos at professional events and family gatherings
Feel self-conscious about old dental work that looks fake or doesn't fit your face
Worry that your smile is aging you or holding you back professionally
Have been disappointed by previous cosmetic dental experiences
Your 3 Step Plan
Introducing Digital Smile Design: The Future of Smile Transformation
At Maria Cardenas DMD, we've solved the biggest challenge in cosmetic dentistry: uncertainty. With our revolutionary Digital Smile Design technology, you'll see your new smile before any treatment begins.
Schedule a Call to Discover & Design
We start by understanding you, your lifestyle, personality, and smile goals. Using advanced facial analysis and 3D imaging, we design a smile that harmonizes with your unique features.
Visualize & Approve
See your new smile through digital simulation and "test drive" the look. Make adjustments until it fits you.
No surprises, no regrets, only confidence.
Create, Reveal & Celebrate
Our Master Ceramist handcrafts your restoration in our state-of-the-art in-house lab, ensuring every detail meets our exacting standards. Experience the moment your new smile is revealed. Watch as your confidence transforms along with your appearance.
Meet our founder
Dr. Maria Cardenas, D.M.D., C.A.G.S., DSD Master
Dr. Maria Cardenas is a pioneer in Digital Smile Design (DSD) and one of the nation’s leading authorities in facially driven cosmetic dentistry. Her dedication to excellence and innovation led her practice to become the first certified Digital Smile Design (DSD) Clinic in the United States. As a Certified DSD Master, she brings cutting-edge digital planning, artistic precision, and a deeply personalized approach to every smile transformation.
At the core of Dr. Cardenas’ philosophy is a clinic-first mindset—a rare and deliberate commitment to being fully present in the treatment room every day. While many leaders in the field transition away from direct patient care, she remains hands-on with every case, continually refining protocols, materials, and techniques to elevate the patient experience. This deep immersion in both clinical artistry and precision execution is what fuels the practice’s national reputation and long-standing patient trust.
Widely known as the “dentist for dentists,” Dr. Cardenas is trusted by both local and international colleagues who travel to her boutique clinic in Wellesley—just outside Boston—for advanced cosmetic care. With over 25 years of clinical experience, her work blends natural aesthetics, functional harmony, and uncompromising quality to create results that feel as authentic as they look.
Precision dental technology
What is Digital Smile Design?
Digital Smile Design is revolutionary technology that allows you to see and approve (test drive) your new smile before any treatment begins, ensuring predictable, natural-looking results that harmonize with your unique facial features. As the first certified DSD clinic in the United States, we use advanced 3D imaging and facial analysis to design your perfect smile with precision and artistry.
Dr. Maria Cardenas is one of the few certified Digital Smile Design Masters in the United States.
Watch the emotional reaction of patients as they see their smile transformation for the first time.
