Tessa M. Smith, D.D.S.

Tessa M. Smith, D.D.S. – Pediatric Dentist

On being a pediatric dental specialist:“I became a pediatric dentist rather than an ‘adult’ dentist because I like working with kids. Unlike adults, kids don’t have any established negative notions about going to the dentist. Every day I have the opportunity to help kids develop a positive attitude toward dentistry and dentists that will last them for the rest of their life.”

Board Certified:American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric Dentistry Residency: Children’s Hospital Dental Clinic, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, New Orleans, LA, 2003

Externship: dental treatment on Navajo Indian Reservation, Ganado, AZ, 1997

DDS:Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, New Orleans, LA, 1998

Memberships:American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association, New Orleans Dental Association, Northlake Dental Association and the Louisiana Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

Advanced Training: Composite materials, tooth-colored crowns for baby teeth and orthodontic guidance

Hobbies and Interests: Gardening, antiques and reading