Cosmetic and restorative dentist, named a 2025 Healthcare Headliner by Vegas Inc, 2024 Star Dentist by the Southern Nevada Dental Society, and one of the Top 20 Doctors of the Year in 2023.
One of eight professionals honored across Southern Nevada healthcare, and the only dentist among them. Cited for making dental care easier to understand and less frightening to sit through.
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Given by the state dental society for building genuine connections with patients in and out of the office, and for turning social media into somewhere people actually learn something.
Named one of twenty across Southern Nevada medicine for patient-centered care.
A volume award. It reflects how fast the practice's clear aligner program grew rather than anything about the dentistry.
A smile has to fit the face it sits in and the life that face walks around in. Perfection is beside the point.
Dr. Bonifatto earned both his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences and his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, graduating in the top 20 percent of his class. He has completed extensive advanced training in cosmetic and restorative dentistry since, and is a member of the American Dental Association and the Southern Nevada Dental Society.
Across nearly a decade of practice he has treated more than 25,000 patients, spanning comprehensive general dentistry, complex restorative cases, and cosmetic smile design. He has practiced in both Los Angeles and Las Vegas, was the highest-producing associate within a large dental group, and later co-owned a private practice in partnership with a venture capital group.
That volume is the point. Tens of thousands of cases is a dataset, and it is what informs every restorative decision he makes now: what holds up at year ten, and what quietly fails at year three.
Every patient is evaluated individually. Facial features, bite dynamics, existing wear, and personal preference all inform the final design. Nothing is standardized. Nothing is rushed.
Dr. Bonifatto has been recognized locally and nationally, both for clinical work and for how he explains dentistry to the people having it done. He was interviewed by Dentist Magazine in September 2025 on what makes a practice ownership transition work and what quietly makes one fail. Among peers he is known for practical insight on delivering high-quality dentistry in real clinical conditions, with a focus on ethics and on how a case looks at year ten.
A Las Vegas native, Dr. Bonifatto lives and works in the community he serves. He values craftsmanship and restraint, and those carry well beyond dentistry into how he approaches health and daily life. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, he is committed to a practice environment that is respectful and discreet for every patient who sits in the chair.
Smile transformations are permanent decisions. They deserve time, planning, and a level of care that prioritizes trust over trends.
“I highly recommend them when it comes to veneers. When you're investing in something that permanently impacts your confidence, that level of care matters.”
“Dr. Bonifatto is the best. Very knowledgeable, makes the visit enjoyable, and is honest about what needs to be done each visit. Any LGBTQ+ patient looking for a dentist, he is your dentist.”
Joshua Seumalu“Literally the best dental experience I've ever had. I walked out with a brand new crown and came back for a cleaning that was actually amazing.”
Jason MoyersCoordinated through Summer Dental & Orthodontics in Las Vegas. Ask for Dr. Bonifatto by name.