Smile Design, D.D.S., P.C. was founded in September 1996 by Drs. Brian Pollard and Xandria Sutherland-Pollard, a husband and wife dental dream team and partnership. The practice was founded with the desire to provide quality, affordable, cosmetic and family dentistry in a warm caring environment. Their motto was designed to reflect their belief of their ability to have people smile confidently and have:

The Doctors believe in incorporating current technology into their practice and as such have invested in digital radiography, cerec single visit crowns and onlays, laser technology and soft tissue management programs to name a few of their treatment options. They constantly update their professional skills and knowledge through continuing educational programs and are always seeking innovative therapies to help enhance the quality of their patients dental experiences.

Dr. Xandria Sutherland-Pollard attended LeMoyne College attaining a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Biology. She then furthered her education at NYU College of Dentistry where she received Her Doctorate of Dental Surgery. Dr Xan, as she is referred to by her patients, then completed her residency program at the SUNY Health Science Center and then embarked upon her professional dental career.

Dr. Brian Pollard attended Georgetown University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Chemistry. He then went to Columbia University where he received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery in addition to a Masters of Public Health degree. Dr. Brian, as he is called by his patients, then completed his dental training at Montefiore Hospital in Bronx, New York before moving to Syracuse and embarking upon his professional dental career.