Dr. Michael A. Smith

Dr. Michael

Aesthetic, Contemporary Restorative & Cosmetic Rehabilitation

Third generation dentist in Phoenix

Dr. Mike Smith graduated from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and pursued extensive post-graduate education in dental rehabilitation in the field of occlusion, full mouth rehabilitation, TMJ disorders, sleep apnea and conscious sedation. His private practice in Phoenix, Arizona is dedicated to aesthetic, contemporary restorative and cosmetic rehabilitation. Dr. Smith instructs other dentists nationally and internationally as a lecturer and mentor for companies involved in advanced dental treatment and diagnosis in TMD, full mouth reconstruction, and implants. He is actively involved in numerous organizations and associations dedicated to the pursuit of providing doctors and patients with extraordinary advanced dental care. Dr. Smith is co-founder and past Director of the Arizona Community Dental Clinic in downtown Phoenix. He is one of the co-founders of Clinical Mastery Education Series and is currently developing the research and advanced studies department.

Current

  • Private Practice: The Biting Edge, P.C. Family Dentistry
  • Aesthetic, Contemporary Restorative & Cosmetic Rehabilitation

Degrees

  • Doctor of Medical Dentistry

Education

  • Northern Arizona University, 1989
  • University of Louisville, Doctor of Medical Dentistry, 1993

Marital Status

  • Married: Wife, Janice; Son, Alex; Daughter, Christine

State Licensure

  • Arizona

Post Doctorate Work

  • Pacific Aesthetic Continuum – Live PAC-Live — Cosmetic & Reconstructive
  • Dentistry, Dental Rehabilitation, “Smile Design”, Ultimate Occlusion
  • Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation
  • Bioresearch: TMD Electrical Diagnosis
  • Bioresearch Mastership
  • Lecturer/Educator – Bioresearch
  • Arrowhead Institute: Neuromuscular Occlusion I & II,
  • Advanced Neuromuscular Occlusion III, Full Mouth Reconstruction
  • Clinical Instructor – Hornbrook Group
  • Invisalign Certification, 2004

Office Days

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Professional Memberships

  • American Dental Association
  • Arizona Dental Association
  • Central Arizona Dental Society
  • International College of Dentists
  • American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Academy of General Dentistry
  • Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation
  • Pierre Fouchard Academy

Positions Held

  • Chairman, Dental Health Committee,from 1994-1997
  • Member, Council on Membership, Arizona Dental Assoc., from 1999-2000
  • Board Member At Large, Central Arizona Dental Society, 1995-99
  • Secretary, Board of Directors, Central Arizona Dental Society, 1999-2002
  • Vice-President, Board of Directors, Central Arizona Dental Society, 2003
  • President-Elect, Board of Directors, Central Arizona Dental Society, 2004
  • Board of Directors, Phoenix Esthetic Study Club, 2003
  • Vice-President, Phoenix Esthetic Study Club, 2002
  • President, Phoenix Esthetic Study Club, 2003-2004
  • President, Central Arizona Dental Society, 2005-2006

Recognition & Civic Involvement

  • Past President, Squaw Peak Chapter, Rotary Club of America, 1999-2000
  • Member, Squaw Peak Chapter, Rotary Club of America, 1994-Current
  • Board Member, Squaw Peak Chapter, Rotary Club of America, 1996-2000
  • Board Member, River of Dreams, 1998-2000
  • Providing Dentist, Smiles For Success, 2004, 2005

For more information or to schedule a consultation appointment, please call our office at (602) 279-7312 OR Contact Us

Address

721 W. Glendale Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021

Phone Number

(602) 279-7312

 

Email

info@thebitingedge.com

 

Opening Hours

Mon, Tue, Thu – 8 am to 5 pm

Wed – 9 am to 6 pm

Fri, Sat, Sun – closed