As much as he's known for excellence in dentistry, Les Latner is known for his love of football. While attending UCLA in the early '70s, he divided his time between earning a master's in kinesiology and managing the school's famed football team. After graduating, he received his dental degree from Washington University in St. Louis, but soon returned to his old stomping grounds as the team dentist, helping the Bruin boys with their oral injuries for many years. Over 30 years later, he still can't separate himself from the action. Dr. Latner currently keeps stats for the referees during games, keeping as close to the field as he can without actually wearing a uniform and enduring bone-crunching tackles.

In addition to his pigskin endeavors, Dr. Latner completed a two-year residency at Children's Hospital LA, and at USC in pediatric dentistry. But his true passion lies in general dentistry. Dr. Latner is one of less than 10 dentists who've achieved both accreditation in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry.