Dr. Smith has been taking care of and providing smiles in the Lithia Springs and Douglasville areas since 1995. Dr. Smith worked with Dr. Larry Webb in Lithia Springs for a year before purchasinghis Douglas Countypractice in March 1996. Prior to coming to Douglas County, Dr. Smith practiced in a group practice setting in Fayetteville, Georgia for two and a half years.
Dr. Smith is a native of northeast Georgia. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Georgia. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry.Dr. Smithhas been recognized as an USA Top Dentist (selected by his dental peers) since 2009. Dr. Smith is a member of the Northwest District Dental Society, the Georgia Dental Association and the American Dental Association. Dr. Smith also attends dental continuing education classes regularly to stay up to date with the ever changing field of dentistry.
In his free time, Dr. Smith likes to travel, go hiking and camping in the North Georgia mountains, attend University of Georgia football games and enjoys playing the clarinet in community bands and orchestras.
Janis is a dental hygienist with an Associate's Degree in Applied Science from Asheville-Buncombe Community College. She has been a practicing hygienist for many years, both here and in North Carolina. Janis has worked with Dr. Smith since 1996 and also worked with the previous dentist, Dr. Larry Webb when he owned the practice. Janis maintains her excellence by attending CE courses each year. She makes it a point to get to know her patients to provide more individualized treatment with a gentle, yet thorough touch. In her spare time, Janis likes to spend time with her family, play tennis and do freelance graphic design.
Terri has been a registered dental hygienist for 30 years. She graduated from Clayton State College in 1983 with an Associates Degree in Applied Science. She has worked with a periodontist but really enjoys working in a general dental practice as it gives the opportunity to work with patients of all ages. Terri has been with Dr. Smith's office since 2006. She enjoys working along with Dr. Smith because, like herself, he is very committed to complete excellence in patient care by attending annual continuing education classes and staying current on all new technology in dentistry. Terri enjoys beach trips, gardening and spending time with her family, especially her brand new grand daughter, Allie.
Mary Ella has been with our office since 2003.. Mary Ella is experienced in insurance verification, scheduling and is cpr certified. She is dedicated to making sure our patients feel like their needs are taken care of in all scheduling, financial and insurance matters. She has over 17 years experience in the dental field. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her family.