
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