Dr. Larry V Smith, DDS MPH

Pediatric Dentistry

NPI: 1679670277

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Contact Information

Address

1231 OSOS ST
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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Fax

(805) 544-3443

Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Insurance Accepted

Most dental insurance plans that allow freedom of choiceCareCredit (flexible financing)

Patient Rating

5.0/ 5.0(9 reviews)
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About This Provider

Dr. Larry Smith is a Board Certified pediatric dentist with 20 years of experience caring for children from infants through teens in San Luis Obispo. He's among the top 1% of dentists in the country with his pediatric specialty certification and has earned over 400 five-star Google reviews for his gentle, modern approach. Dr. Smith uses advanced technology like Solea Laser Dentistry to make dental visits comfortable and often pain-free, with no shots or drills needed. He handles everything from routine checkups and fillings to emergency care and specialized procedures, and he's currently accepting new patients with most dental insurance plans and flexible financing options available.

Specialties

Education & Training

Board Certifications

  • Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry

Credential: DDS MPH

NPI registered: 09/19/2006

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistry (infants to teens)Routine checkupsEmergency dentistry for kidsFillingsCrownsFrenectomies (tongue-tie surgery)Teething guidanceBreastfeeding and feeding issues

Technology & Equipment

  • Solea Laser Dentistry
  • Laser dentistry (pain-free, no shots, no drills)
  • State-of-the-art technology

Professional Memberships

  • American Pediatric Dental Association
  • American Dental Association

Awards & Recognition

  • Over 400 5-Star Google Reviews
  • Top-Rated Children's Dentist in San Luis Obispo

Beyond the Office

Sponsoring and coaching little league baseball

Participating in Miracle Mile 4 Kids

Former Dental Director of Tolosa Children's Dental Center (8 years)

Community involvement in programs that help kids

Dr. Forester is a 'big kid at heart'

Among less than 1% of all dentists in the US who are Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry

Team loves living on the Central Coast

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