Dr. Gerald H. Smith, DDS
“Dental Whole Body Connection”
Philosophy of Practice
Dr. Smith’s philosophy of practice falls under his uniquely coined slogan, “Dental Whole Body Connection.” It has been known since the 1930s that dental infections can cause heart problems and more recent studies have linked poor dental hygiene to increased risks for Alzheimer’s disease.” According to the Mayo Clinic’s website, oral health can be linked to diabetes, pregnancy and birth complications, cancer, pneumonia, endocarditis and others.
Dentist
Dr. Smith’s granddaughter, Addison Layne Smith, presented her hand crafted 50th Anniversary card celebrating his fifty years of dental practice. Dr. Smith threw a party commemorating his major milestone and promised his 75 patients who attended that the next fifty years will be even more incredible.
Teacher / Lecturer / Guest Interview
Dr. Smith presenting his unique dental techniques seminar in Manila, Philippines to over 80 attending dentists. The professionals witnessed first hand the powerful concepts being taught.
Dr. Smith has lectured across the globe to dentists in Canada, Great Britain, Italy, Phillipines, Russia and South Korea.
Dr. Smith has been inteviewed on radio, televsion and podcasts across the country.
Dr. Smith was featured in the Australian video documentary Root Cause.
Author
Dr. Smith is the author of texts. CDs and DVDs on a wide variety of topics in dentistry.