Big News for Suffolk County and North Shore Orthodontics

At North Shore Orthodontics, we are proud to announce that Dr. Craig Smith, DMD, has been selected as the President of the Suffolk County Dental Society. In addition to his duties here at the office, Dr. Smith will be working to improve dental and orthodontic services throughout Suffolk County.

What is the Suffolk County Dental Society?

The Suffolk County Dental Society is a membership-based organization. The members are dentists and orthodontists in and around Suffolk County, New York.

This peer group organization serves as the local component of the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) and the American Dental Association (ADA). The membership roster includes over 1,000 dentists. More than 70% of all dentists licensed in Suffolk County are members of this unique peer group, which also includes membership in both the NYSDA and the ADA.

The mission of the Suffolk County Dental Society is quite simple – to expand the art and science of dentistry. As a service organization, they aim to improve the health of people using dental and orthodontic services within the county.

In addition to serving patients, the Suffolk County Dental Society also represents the general interests of members within the dental and orthodontic fields. This includes activism and participation at the local, state, and national levels.

Training Available with Suffolk County Dental Society

In addition to providing a space for peers to interact, the Suffolk County Dental Society provides active training programs for members to stay current in many areas that are important to their work. This ensures patient safety and well-being.

Upcoming training sessions currently scheduled include Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training and certification or recertification.

The Suffolk County Dental Society also provides information on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This training and information keep members up-to-date on procedures and best practices to keep patients and staff safe and healthy.

The society also brings in guest lecturers to present informational seminars on various subject areas to keep members abreast of changes and improvements within the field of dentistry.

Meet Dr. Craig Smith

As an orthodontist, Dr. Smith loves his job. He treats patients like family and enjoys making them feel comfortable and welcome. He takes pride in his ability to help people discover their dream smile. Every person is unique and every smile is unique. Dr. Smith enjoys helping people gain self-confidence, increase their self-esteem, and achieve the dream of a perfect smile.

Born in New Haven, CT, Dr. Smith currently lives on (and loves) Long Island. He is a fan of the New York Mets and spends his time off traveling with his daughter and cheering for the Mets.

Dr. Smith earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry at Trinity College (Hartford, CT.) before earning a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) at Tufts School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA.

Graduating at the top of his class, he has continued striving for excellence in his chosen career.
Dr. Smith also received his post-graduate degree in orthodontics from Tufts after a residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center.

Memberships and Continuing Education

In addition to being the newly-appointed president of the Suffolk County Dental Society, Dr. Smith maintains active memberships in a variety of organizations including:

American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
Northeastern Society of Orthodontics
Tufts Association of Orthodontists
American Dental Association

Dr. Smith believes in continuing education and regularly attends special training, lectures, and seminars to stay current on new technology, philosophies, procedures, and practices. This philosophy goes hand-in-hand with the goal to provide North Shore Orthodontics’ patients with a great experience and the best treatment available.

North Shore Orthodontics

Striving to give you the best overall experience, North Shore Orthodontics works hard every day to ensure your comfort. From recognizing your unique needs to providing stellar orthodontic care, our entire staff is vested in making your experience here a good one.

Whether you are a parent with a child needing orthodontic care, or you are seeking a great smile for yourself, North Shore is here to help. We work with patients of all ages, meaning that we can help your entire family in one office.

Our orthodontics services include:

American Orthodontics Mini Brackets
Invisalign® and Invisalign Teen®
Clear ceramic brackets
Traditional metal braces
Teeth whitening

We offer a COVID-19-compliant office to keep our patients and staff safe during the ongoing pandemic.

Our open office design is useful in promoting good communication between staff and patients. It also permits enough room for family to be present during appointments where necessary without being over-crowded in small rooms.

Dr. Craig Smith Stands Out Among His Peers

With his appointment to the position of president of the Suffolk County Dental Society, Dr. Craig is a respected member of his peer group. By accepting the position, he shows an eagerness to serve both the community and those same peers.

You can be in no better hands than those of a man who serves without expectation. Dr. Smith is dedicated to ensuring the health and safety of not just his own patients, but of every patient in the area. This caring attitude is evident at North Shore Orthodontics and is conveyed by every member of Dr. Smith’s staff.

Experience the North Shore Difference

At North Shore Orthodontics, we don’t keep secrets. When you receive treatment here, we make sure that understand every aspect of your treatment plan. Orthodontics isn’t a one-and-done appointment, it is a working relationship between patient, staff, and doctor. To make it work seamlessly takes effort, and North Shore makes that effort look effortless.

Whether you are attending a regular appointment or one of our out-of-office patient events, we treat you like family. Some of our past events have included movie nights, picnics, and baseball games.

With convenient hours to fit your schedule, North Shore Orthodontics and Dr. Smith want to provide the best orthodontic care they can. Our all-digital office makes it easy for patients to access everything online. Being digital also reduces the amount of exposure to radiation for our patients.

If you are ready to explore your orthodontic options, fill out and submit the online Contact Form to get started. You may also call our Smithtown, NY office at (631) 265-3435 to speak with our Scheduling Coordinator. We look forward to meeting you!