Dr. Kristi Crispin, DMD, AAACD

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Kristi Crispin, who serves patients in Tarzana, California.

Dr. Crispin is a dedicated professional providing general, family, and cosmetic dentistry in a caring, low-stress environment. She and her father, Dr. Bruce Crispin, are the Founders of Esthetic Professionals in Tarzana, California.

Esthetic Professionals offers general, cosmetic, implant and reconstructive dentistry, as well as a hygiene department and wellness program. The father-daughter duo pride themselves in utilizing the most advanced technology and using only the highest quality dental materials. They want their patients to feel comfortable and at ease. 

“We prioritize our patients’ overall comfort, and that goes beyond office ambience.  Each of our dental chairs features the latest computerized injection systems, head and massage functions and satellite TV. But most importantly, we personalize our care to each patient’s individual needs. At the end of the day, we find that this is what provides them the greatest level of comfort.”

Academically, Dr. Crispin graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of California Riverside. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, after which she completed extensive post-graduate training in cosmetic, reconstructive, and implant dentistry. 

A true master in the art and science of cosmetic restorative dentistry, she received her accreditation by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. She is only one of 385 dentists in the world to achieve this prestigious honor. 

Committed to advanced education and staying at the forefront of dental technology, Dr. Crispin is on the faculty of Esthetic Professionals Dental Education Center. Her teaching experience includes: Comprehensive Esthetic Residency Program, Didactic and Hands-on Instructor, 10+ years; Advanced Fixed Prosthodontic Program, Didactic and Hands-on Instructor, 10+ years; and speaker on numerous dental topics, 5+ years.

Keeping up with the latest trends in her field, she is a member of several dental societies, including the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (on the Board of Directors & Chair of the Ethics, Conduct and Advisory Counsel), the California Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the San Fernando Dental Society, 

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, treat gum disease, repair decayed teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.

Named a Top Doctor by Ventura Blvd. Magazine (2013, 2014) and by Westlake Magazine (2014), Dr. Crispin is the recipient of the Joseph E. Primack Endowed Prize Fund in Prosthodontics and an Award for Clinical Excellence.

Happily married, she has two children. She loves skiing, spending time with her husband and children, and TRX, among other sports.

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