Shelby J Smith, DDS, MS

Specialties

We specialize in treating children from birth to 18 years of age and specialize in the non-​sedation treatment of fearful and special needs children. Dr. Shelby completed a fellowship at UCLA in treating developmentally delayed children and has spent 17 years exploring methods of non-​treatment based on child psychology and development.

We are are the forefront when it comes to treating a recurring tooth decay with pro-​biotics and minimally invasive dentistry.

Our greatest joy is when our patients grow up and make the decision to bring their own children to us because they know we’ll treat them as if they are our own.

History

Established in 1993.

Dr. Shelby has practiced pediatric dentistry and orthodontics in Antioch since 1993. She also worked at a clinic for the disadvantaged in Oakland for 5 years and taught Pediatric Dentistry at the UCSF School of Dentistry.

It is our commitment to Educate, Empower and Inspire patients to be healthy and we’re proud to be a part of this community.

Meet the Business Owner

Shelby S.

Business Owner

Dr. Shelby Smith is married with 5 children, 2 dogs, 2 cats, and 6 birds. She grew up in the Bay Area and thought it would be the ideal place to settle down with her family.

After she finished High School, Dr. Shelby attended college at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA and from there went to dental school at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco where she graduated in the top 10% of her class.

She was given numerous honors for high academic achievement as well as honored by several organizations for her skills in Pediatric Dentistry.

After dental school, she went to UCLA for her residencies in Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. While she was there she got her Master’s Degree in Oral Biology and completed a fellowship at the Neropsychiatric Institute in treating children who are mentally retarded or developmentally delayed.