“Fake smiles” have become a thing of the past thanks to award-winning Colombian dentist, Dr. Daniel Zabaleta. Within the last 16 years of his career, he has mastered the redesigned approach to traditional veneers– turning chunky and bulky fake teeth into the natural-looking smile everyone dreams of. Now, around 50,000 procedures later, he is one of the world’s most sought-after physicians in dentistry.
Dr. Zabaleta gained his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree at the Fundación Universitaria San Martin in Baranquilla, Colombia. He proceeded by completing his general residency at the Hospital Eduardo Arrendondo. After successfully graduating, he gained three post-graduate degrees in Cosmetic Dentistry and Prosthodontics. Dr. Zabaleta has also received several internationally-recognized certificates, such as the “Essentials for the Esthetic Dentist” certificate from New York University.
After achieving numerous milestones in his career, Dr. Zabaleta decided it was time to share some of the knowledge he’d been fortunate to learn. As a result, he founded the Daniel Zabaleta Institute, where he invites dentists from all over the world to fulfill clinical residencies, learn theoretical and practical coursework, and conduct industry-changing research. The seminar’s end goal is to keep doctors at the forefront of new concepts in esthetic dentistry whilst providing top-notch, hands-on skills sets for its incoming students. As of today, the seminar has traveled to over 10 different countries and has certified over 800 students worldwide.
And in addition to his many remarkable years of success, the cosmetic dental surgeon recently received one of the world’s most prestigious awards for his work in the dentistry community. In October 2021, Dr. Daniel Zabaleta was awarded the Order of the Democracy of Simón Bolívar from the Congress of the Republic of Colombia. The award is given to individuals who practice outstanding merit that directly contributes to the strengthening of the economic, social, and cultural order on a global basis. The award is an immense honor that is very rarely obtained, and as a winning recipient, Dr. Daniel Zabaleta will now be a name forever recognized in Colombian history.
So, what’s on the agenda for the man who’s already seemed to conquer it all? Well, to continue expanding his horizons, of course. Although his home office of Sonrisa Italiana is located in Barranquilla, Colombia, he plans to extend his offices into Medellin and Cartagena by mid-2022. He is now also offering franchise opportunities on a global scale for Sonrisa Italiana. Aside from dedicating himself to his business, Dr. Zabatela and his wife just welcomed a new baby girl, so it’s safe to say he’s got a full schedule for the next few years. But we can’t wait to see what achievement he’s headed for next.
To read more about Dr. Daniel Zabaleta’s history, career, and list of offered services, visit www.sonrisaitaliana.com. You can also follow his work on Instagram at @sonrisaitaliana.
