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Shaping the Future of Orthodontics

Meet Dr. Stuart Frost

Dr. Stuart Frost, known globally as The Artist Orthodontist, is the founder of Frost Smile Academy and a pioneer in aesthetic and functional orthodontics. With over two decades of experience, he’s helped transform the way orthodontists approach smile design — blending cutting-edge technology with artistic precision to achieve wide, balanced, and naturally beautiful results.

Through Frost Smile Academy, Dr. Frost shares the techniques and principles that have shaped his world-renowned practice. He’s lectured in over 30 countries, taught thousands of orthodontists, and continues to lead the field with his signature “6 Keys to a Frost Smile” — a philosophy grounded in facial harmony, innovation, and life-changing outcomes for patients around the globe.

Dr. Stuart Frost

Founder/CEO

Dr. Stuart L. Frost is known globally as The Artist Orthodontist — a pioneer in combining advanced technology with artistic precision to create beautiful, wide, and balanced smiles.

With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Frost is a recognized thought leader, lecturer, and consultant in the field of orthodontics. He brings a rare blend of clinical mastery and aesthetic intuition to each patient, no matter how complex the case.

A passion for dentistry runs deep in the Frost family. Inspired by his father’s work, Dr. Frost pursued dentistry at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, graduating with honors in 1992. After five years practicing general dentistry alongside his father, he completed a TMJ fellowship at the renowned Eastman Dental Center and a two-year residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at the University of Rochester.

Today, Dr. Frost is an associate professor at the University of the Pacific School of Orthodontics and a respected international lecturer, having spoken in over 30 countries on topics like advanced case finishing, gummy smile correction, and the future of orthodontics. He has spent nearly two decades presenting on the Damon System and advising top dental technology companies including i-CAT, Ormco, Propel Orthodontics, and Spectrum Lasers.

Dr. Frost is a proud member of premier orthodontic study clubs such as the Schulman Group and the Damon Study Club. He and his team at Frost Orthodontics have been honored with Phoenix Magazine’s “Top Orthodontist” award twelve times between 2004–2018.

Beyond accolades, Dr. Frost remains committed to innovation, education, and results that transform lives. As a global observer and educator, he continuously refines his craft and shares his knowledge to elevate the standard of care for orthodontists around the world.

OUR FACILITY

Training in a Cutting-Edge Facility

Our learning center is built for clinical immersion. Equipped with the latest technology, live patient viewing monitors, and space for up to 30 attendees, it’s where theory meets application. Whether you’re reviewing bracket placement on a typodont or observing laser gingival contouring techniques, every detail of our space is designed for a hands-on, collaborative learning experience.

Hands-On Learning
Full Access to Clinical Procedures

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower orthodontists with the clinical tools, finishing protocols, and mindset to deliver exceptional smiles. We believe education should be hands-on, high-tech, and aesthetically focused. Whether through in-person courses or our on-demand digital platform, we’re building a global community committed to aesthetic excellence.

Excellence in Finishing

Teaching precision at every stage

Innovation

Leveraging the latest tools and technology

Community

Building a collaborative network of professionals

Accessible Expertise

Education that meets you where you are