Dr. Justin Smith was born in Georgia and attended Auburn University for his undergraduate studies. He went on to attend dental school at the University of Florida and completed Advanced Education in General Dentistry at Camp Pendleton in California while serving in the Navy. He continues to serve in the Navy Reserves once a month.
Dr. Smith is strongly dedicated to both his profession and his patients. He is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and Spear Study Club, where he receives a great deal of continuing education. He even received the Clinic Care Outstanding Student award during his time in dental school.
Dr. Justin Smith strives to provide honest and comprehensive dental care to his patients. He strongly believes in service to the community and has done a number of mission trips, along with participating in community dental events to provide low cost or free dental care. Dr. Smiths patients describe him as gentle, down to earth, and empathetic.
In his free time, Dr. Smith loves to spend time with his wife and son. He is excited to be in California to enjoy the outdoor activities. On the weekend, you will find him hiking, at the beach, golfing, or woodworking. He is a self-proclaimed foodie and loves to try new restaurants. He would love to meet you and hear about your favorite places to eat!
Diana has over 25 years of experience in the dental field! She loves to help our patients and enjoys seeing them smile when their treatment is completed. Our patients adore her because she is caring, understanding, and truly takes the time to listen to them.
Our amazing dental assistant Caitlin has 10 years of dental experience. Caitlin enjoys every aspect of working in the dental field. She loves getting to know the patients and keeping up with the latest advances in technology. Caitlin says she loves working for Cliffside Family Dentistry because of the wonderful team.
Dana comes to us from South Carolina, where she received her Dental Hygiene degree at Midlands Tech. She recently completed a mission trip in Argentina, providing dental care to the under-served. Dana loves to provide her patients with care that is tailored to their needs and loves getting to know all of her patients on a personal level. All of her patients say that they feel cared for and welcomed.
Our state-of-the-art technologies ensure accuracy, efficiency, and comfort. Cliffside Family Dentistrys dental equipment is safe, effective, and well-maintained. Some of our dental technologies include those listed below:
Our advanced digital x-rays magnify and enhance your teeth for better diagnosis and treatment. This technology allows us to take images of your teeth and display them on a computer screen quickly and easily.
The Nomad handheld x-ray system is battery-powered for completely cordless portability. With the Nomad gun, Encinitas dentist can take accurate, efficient scans with less radiation exposure than most conventional systems. The Nomad is comfortable, convenient, and can be used in any treatment room.
The intra-oral camera is about the size and shape of a pen. It is used to record images of your teeth, gums, mouth, and tongue from inside your mouth. Due to its small size and sleek design, it is comfortable, easy to use, and able to view a wide range of angles. The intra-oral camera is a safe and effective tool that can be used with patients of every age.
The intra-oral camera is a highly valuable resource for both diagnosis and treatment planning. Each time we use the intra-oral camera, a new disposable cover is employed. This ensures your health and safety at all times. After your exam, images captured by the intra-oral camera may be digitally stored, printed out, or deleted.
The Cavitron is a handheld device used in periodontal deep cleaning. While scaling can be completed by hand, the Cavitron uses ultrasonic technology to remove calculus from teeth and gums quickly, gently and effectively.
Our Encinitas dental office is equipped with modern air abrasion technology. We utilize a small handheld device to blow a stream of air and tiny aluminum oxide particles against your tooth. This can be used to safely blast away tooth decay and remove surface stains. Air abrasion may also be used as part of a cosmetic or restorative treatment to prepare a tooth for bonding or to repair cracked or worn teeth.
A laser is essentially a tiny beam of highly concentrated light. This beam can be used to provide pinpoint accuracy in treatments. Because the laser sterilizes the tissues and seals off blood vessels as it is used, the chance of infection or bleeding following laser treatment is minimal. The soft tissue laser is minimally-invasive, but highly effective.
With the highly versatile soft tissue laser, Dr. Smith can seal nerve endings and blood vessels and treat soft tissues simultaneously. This creates less stress on the gums, which significantly reduces both swelling and bleeding. Moreover, by using the soft tissue laser, Dr. Smith minimizes your discomfort both during and after the treatment and lessens your recovery time.
A rotary endodontics handpiece is a tool designed to be used in root canal therapy. By using this handpiece, we can complete the treatment gently and efficiently. This allows you to have a quicker and more comfortable treatment experience.