Dr. Jared M. Smith, DMD

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• Biomechanical analysis of the distal metaphyseal ulnar shortening osteotomy.

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Get to know General and Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Jared M. Smith, who serves patients in Cañon City, Colorado.

Dedicated to providing quality oral health care, Dr. Smith enjoys perfecting patients’ smiles with general and cosmetic dentistry. At his private dental practice in Cañon City, Colorado, he and his staff of caring, skilled professionals restore and enhance the natural beauty of each patient’s smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long-lasting smiles. Building a foundation of trust by treating their patients as special individuals is vital to their success.

An affiliated member of the American Dental Association, Dr. Smith is proud to offer a wide range of dental services, including CEREC, one appointment crowns and bridges, dental implants, root canal treatment, dental restoration, 3D imaging, and more. 

A Colorado native, he grew up in Florence. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Southern Illinois School of Dental Medicine in 2002, as a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. He then returned to Colorado to practice dentistry in Cañon City. In 2015, he was voted “Fremont County’s Best Dentist” by Canon City Daily Record – Readers’ Choice Awards. 

With a passion for the latest advances in dental procedures and equipment, Dr. Smith chose general dentistry because he gets to enjoy helping his patients on a personal level through all phases of dentistry. With a commitment to continuing education, he is able to give his patients the best dental care possible. 

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. As a general and cosmetic dentist, Dr. Smith has the skills necessary to complete an array of procedures that are simple or complex in nature. 

Due to his strong ties and dedication to his community, he volunteers many hours to community service, including working with the Colorado Mission of Mercy to provide care to those in need. What’s more, he is a member of the Delta Dental Achievement Network and has been awarded for achievement in occlusion and TMJ functions.

Outside of the office, Dr. Smith enjoys spending his time with his family, listening to classical music, and riding motorcycles. He and his wife, Andrea, reside in Cañon City with their three children, Josh, Ally, and Jake, as well as their beloved Pug, Frank. 

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