Dr. Loretta A Smith, DDS
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1346365731
Practice Details
Insurance Accepted
About This Provider
Dr. Loretta Smith, DDS, MS, is the founder of Healthy Teeth Beautiful Smile on Chicago's South Side, where she has provided specialized pediatric dental care for 29 years. As a pediatric dental specialist, she completed two additional years of post-doctoral training beyond dental school focused exclusively on the treatment of infants, children, teens, and patients with special needs, a level of preparation that general dentists who treat children do not have. Families in Evergreen Park, Beverly, and Chicago's southern suburbs recognize Dr. Smith for her exceptional patience with fearful children and her ability to transform even the most anxious young patient into a willing, confident participant. She explains every step of each procedure in language both child and parent can understand, a practice that reviews consistently credit for her ability to ease dental fear. Her scope of care spans preventive visits, restorative treatments, Phase 1 and Phase 2 orthodontics, and clear aligners, with same-day appointments available for urgent pediatric dental needs.
Specialties
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Education & Training
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 03/21/2007
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- same-day pediatric dental care
Beyond the Office
creates instructional videos for parents on proper brushing and flossing techniques
makes the dentist fun for kids through reward programs like stars on the wall for bravery
offers loyalty program with points for good grades, kept appointments, and cavity-free visits
creates a child-friendly, welcoming environment to help children overcome dental anxiety
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