Dr. Andrea Joy Smith

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Get to know General Dentist Dr. Andrea Joy Smith, who serves the population of California. Dr. Smith completed her undergraduate degree from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 1985. Furthering her education she then graduated from the University of California San Francisco, School of Dentistry with a Bachelor of Science Dental Sciences and Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1994, giving her over two decades of experience in her field Dr. Smith has received additional certification from the Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique Academy and has earned the Advanced Soft Tissue Laser Certification. To stay up to date in her field, she remains a professional member of the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, American Dental Association, and the California Dental Association, additionally she has been inducted as a Diplomat with the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants. Dr. Smith currently practices within her private practice where her patients, have nothing but positive experiences with her. One stating, “Dr. Smith is professional, warm, and genuinely concerned about the well-being of her patients. I am happy to share that I now have the healthy, beautiful smile I once dreamed of. She is truly a Godsend and I highly recommend Dr. Smith and her staff to anyone seeking stellar dental work! Thank you!” General dentists provide a wide array of services that are vital to patients’ continued health. These services include: preventive services — helping to maintain good oral health by stopping disease before it takes hold in the mouth; restorative services — receiving timely and appropriate treatment when a problem is identified; as well as cosmetic services — performing a range of cosmetic procedures, such as teeth whitening, cosmetic bonding – even porcelain veneers. General dentists also address overall health concerns, as oral health is seen as the mirror of general health. In fact, some dental problems may reflect issues in other parts of the body and vice versa.

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