Celebrity Dentist Dr. Catrise Austin To Gift Celebrities Backstage At The 2009 BET Awards in Los Angeles, Hosted by Jamie Foxx

During this years highly anticipated 2009 BET Awards, Dr. Catrise Austin of VIP Smiles will be on hand backstage at the BET Awards official gifting suite held at the Shrine Auditorium giving the nominees, performers, presenters, and celebrity attendees $1,000 gift certificates to enhance their smiles. Dr. Austin's goal is to give the celebrities like Jaime Foxx, Kanye West, Beyonce, Maxwell, Young Jeezy, Ne-Yo and Soulja Boy who are expected to come to the suite a gift that will not only make them look good, but also feel sexy and attractive, and that could ultimately help them continue to advance in their careers.

New York, NY (PRWEB) June 24, 2009 -- Next to the star studded red carpet parties and all the fanfare, most celebrities would agree that the best part of any award show is the gift bags! During this year's highly anticipated 2009 BET Awards, Dr. Catrise Austin of VIP Smiles will be on hand backstage at the GBK gifting suite giving the nominees, performers, presenters, and celebrity attendees something to smile about - a certificate in the amount of $1,000 to be used towards one of her signature "Smile Makeovers", Aquafresh teeth whitening supplies, and Bobbi Brown lip gloss for the ladies to bring out the beauty of their smiles.

Dr. Austin says, "I wanted to give the celebrities at the 2009 BET Awards a gift that will not only make them look good, but also feel sexy and attractive, and that could ultimately help them continue to advance in their careers."

At the 2008 BET Awards, Dr. Austin spoke to many celebrities about the importance of a smile. Surprisingly, most commented on how important beautiful teeth are to their trade.

•    Jennifer Hudson commented, "Teeth are everything! It's the first thing that people notice about you. As a matter of fact, I pay close attention to people's teeth."

•     Rihanna said "A beautiful smile warms people up to you. It gives you confidence, especially in the entertainment world."

•    Ciara added, "A smile is one of the first features you see. It's important for artists to have a beautiful smile when performing in front of the camera."

Artists anticipated to receive one of Dr. Austin's smile makeover gift packages backstage this year include Jaime Foxx, Kanye West, Beyonce, Maxwell, Young Jeezy, Ne-Yo and Soulja Boy.

With features in various media publications such as Glamour, Essence, Black Enterprise, and Self; TV appearances on the Discovery Health, Good Morning America, and BET; and as the author of the soon to be released "5 Steps To A Hollywood A-List Smile" (October 2009, Morgan James Publishing), Dr. Austin is considered an expert in her field and the "celebrities choice" to provide them with the latest cosmetic dentistry information and services available such as porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, Invisalign® braces and the Snap-On Smile®. Licensed in New York and California, Dr. Austin is able to work on both coasts to service her celebrity clients.

Now professional musicians, actors, models, and athletes can take advantage of Dr. Austin's luxury VIP treatment anywhere they need her as she offers an innovative mobile dentistry service that allows her to provide personalized on-location dental care pre-award shows, backstage, in dressing rooms, on TV/film/video sets, in hotel rooms, during photo shoots, and even on the sideline of sporting events. Understanding that celebrities require a confidential and exclusive medical environment, Dr. Austin has structured her business to respect the anonymity and flexibility that these clients require.

For media inquiries, interview scheduling, or to book Dr. Catrise Austin for a smile makeover consultation, contact Randi at VIP Smiles at 212-262-6054.

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