
Dr. Donald C Schmitt, DDS
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1629282801
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Dr. Donald Schmitt is a board-certified pediatric dentist with 19 years of experience caring for children in Concord, CA. He completed his dental degree at the University of the Pacific and specialized in pediatric dentistry through a residency at USC and Miller Children's Hospital. Dr. Schmitt treats infants, children, and teens with a gentle approach focused on prevention and building positive dental experiences through encouragement and praise. He offers comfortable amenities like movies, headphones, and laughing gas to help children feel at ease during visits. A past president of the California Society of Pediatric Dentists, Dr. Schmitt also teaches at his alma mater and is accepting new patients.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Doctorate of Dental Surgery – University of the Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco
- Uop School Of Dentistry1999
- Bachelor's degree – University of California, Berkeley
- University Of Southern California School Of DentistryResidency Hospital, 2001
- Pediatric dentistry residency – University of Southern California and Miller Children's Hospital
- University Of California At BerkeleyUndergraduate School, 1993
Board Certifications
- Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD)
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 05/09/2007
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) sedation
- In-house general anesthesia
- Movies and headphones in treatment chairs
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- California Society of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- California Dental Association
- Contra Costa Dental Society
- Danville Rotary
Awards & Recognition
- Past president of the California Society of Pediatric Dentists
- Western District Trustee of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Beyond the Office
Faculty member at University of the Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry
Past president of the California Society of Pediatric Dentists
Western District Trustee of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Past treasurer and executive committee member of AAPD
Active member of Danville Rotary
Serves on Danville Rotary Foundation Board (supports Discovery Counseling Center and Food Bank)
Grew up in his father's dental practice, learning from early age the joy of working with children
Father started the practice in 1959
Lives in Alamo with family
Enjoys snow skiing with family
Coaches his son's basketball, baseball, and soccer teams
Has dogs and cats as pets
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