One of the most enduring benefits I can offer my patients is helping them understand the positive impact that excellent oral health and an attractive smile has on their overall health and self-esteem. There is a direct correlation between an attractive healthy smile and ones self confidence. As a dental provider, I am in a unique position to directly witness my patients achieve both personal and professional success after improving their oral health and smile. My patients improved self-esteem breeds higher achievement, satisfaction, and joy in all other aspects of their lives.
Dr. Ian Smith is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine. After earning his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (D.M.D.), he advanced his education by serving as a resident dentist at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio.
During his residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Dr. Smith researched the role athletic mouth-guards may or may not have in creating space between the cranial base and mandibular condyle and how this relates to concussion prevention in contact sports. His research was presented and awarded first place at the 2001 Chicago Midwinters Dental Meeting as top table clinic among the nations dental residents.
During his time practicing at the Cleveland Clinic, he provided field/courtside and clinical dental care for the NFLs Cleveland Browns, NBAs Cleveland Cavaliers, WNBAs Cleveland Rockers, and other professional teams.
A lifetime resident of the Wilkes-Barre and Scranton area, Dr. Smith practices dentistry in Kingston, PA. He graduated from Wyoming Valley West High School and earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Susquehanna University. He was awarded the Susquehanna University Blair Heaton Scholar-Athlete award for the most outstanding student-athlete in 1997. He is a six-time Middle Atlantic Champion in track and field and earned All America athletic awards in 1994 and 1996. He was inducted into the Susquehanna University sports hall of fame in 2009. He lives in Dallas, PA with his two children Ava and Alex.
Here at Ian Smith, DMD we want our patients to know that were here to offer new confidence through a healthy smile no matter your dental conditions. Dr. Smith has completed extensive training and continuous education programs to improve the quality of care he delivers and improve all of our patients experiences.
Our practice is dedicated to making you feel comfortable throughout your entire visit. If you have questions regarding our process or about any of our procedures, please dont hesitate to give us a call (570) 714.3883.
Dr. Smith is a member of many different professional associations, meaning hes gone through additional education programs to improve his skills and knowledge in different areas of dentistry. Some of these organizations include: