While some practices may continue to use less than cutting-edge approaches, we pursue the professional development of our craft that allows us to use scientifically proven techniques and treatments that keep you comfortable and healthy. We are always happy to demonstrate techniques and share examples and videos to help meet your expectations and build your trust in us. It takes fully committed dental professionals to provide the tailored care every patient deserves.
Sleep apnea is a disorder that prevents the body from getting enough oxygen during sleep. People with sleep apnea stop breathing for brief periods of time while sleeping. The most common form of sleep apnea is called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). The name comes from throat blockage that is caused by the tongue or palate.
Dr. Josh Smith is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) and, in collaboration with the local sleep centers at Spectrum Health and Metro Health, he remains up to date on the latest treatments for sleep apnea.
If you are interested in boosting your appearance to look younger without undergoing cosmetic surgery, you may want to consider getting Botox injections. Botox injections are non-invasive, outpatient treatments used to alleviate issues related to aging. Thedoctors and assistantshere at Grand Rapids Dental Partners offer safe and convenient Botox injections for patients throughout theCascade,Grand Rapids, andGrandville, MI areas.
Should a tooth get knocked out please contact our office as soon as possible. We know it can be scary, but try not to panic, we will do everything we can to help you with your knocked out tooth and discuss options and recommendations based on your circumstances.
Dr. Smiths personal philosophy is to never stop learning. He continually adopts successful techniques and treatments as they evolve, providing his patients with the best possible care. Dr. Smith is committed to the top continuing education dentistry has to offer. He brings this focus on education to his patients by helping them understand the best way to care for their teeth and why its so important. He often uses examples, demonstrates techniques, or uses videos or brochures to help explain what needs to be done and what to expect. It is because of these efforts his patients trust him. That trust often leads to a better dental care commitment.
Dr. Smith grew up in the Grand Rapids area and attended Jenison High School. After graduation, he went to Michigan State University (MSU) to study Physiology and was inspired by his family dentist to consider dentistry. He was then accepted into the University of Michigan Dental School in 2002. After he graduated in May of 2006, life went full speed ahead. He married his wife Mollie, whom he met at MSU, moved back to their hometown in Grand Rapids, and began his career at Grand Rapids Dental Partners.
He and Mollie have three boys. Carter was born in 2010, Beckett in 2012, and Eli in 2013. Its amazing how different all three are. Carter is their athlete who loves rock climbing, soccer, basketball, and anything Legos. Beckett is a true sweetheart who puts Dr. Smith to shame in front of a basketball hoop and is the biggest MSU basketball fan there is. Eli, their youngest, just recently started downhill skiing on his own and loves animals any size. As a family, they enjoy heading up north, usually to the Torch Lake area. Their family time is most often spent on a boat in the summer or on a ski hill in the winter. Life is an adventure and hes looking forward to the continued memories.
