Dr. Melissa Smith bases her dental treatments on the understanding that oral health is inexplicably related to full-body health. The latest dental research shows that oral inflammation contributes to a variety of diseases throughout the body, and that’s why Dr. Smith works alongside medical doctors to provide top-quality dental care to her patients. A major aspect of her work is diagnosing oral conditions along with their associated health conditions.

Dr. Smith graduated with her undergraduate degree from Missouri State University before earning her dental degree and graduating with honors from the University of Missouri in Kansas City. She has been a practicing dentist since 2004 and frequently attends continuing education courses that keep her up-to-date on the latest dental technologies and techniques.