Meet Your Doctor
Dr. Thomas R Smart, DDS
Dr. Thomas Smart, DDS is a Coeur d'Alene native and graduate of the University of Idaho. In 1999, after he completed his dental training at Creighton University, Dr. Smart joined his father at Smart Family Dentistry. The father and son duo worked together for six years before Dr. Richard Smart retired in 2005. Like his father, Dr. Smart is known for his gentle spirit and kind nature, allowing him to have a strong connection with his patients. From simple to complex cases, Dr. Smart demonstrates his technical skills, aesthetic eye and knowledge of the latest advances in dentistry. Dr. Smart prides himself on a practice that provides high quality dental care in a relaxed, comfortable environment.
Dedicated to life-long learning, Dr. Smart actively engages in continuing education opportunities including being an active member of the Inland Empire Periodontal Study Club. He is a tri-partite member of the American Dental Association, the Idaho State Dental Association, and the Idaho Panhandle Dental Society. Dr. Smart is a past president of the Idaho Panhandle Dental Society, past trustee on the board of the Idaho State Dental Association, and currently serves as secretary/treasurer on the Idaho Dental Insurance Agency, a helpful arm of the Idaho State Dental Association.
Dr. Smart is proud to serve the greater Coeur d'Alene community and continue what his father began building in 1973.
Areas of Focus
Dental Participation
Education
Info & Hobbies
Your team
As the staff at Smart Family Dentistry, we love what we do and look forward to taking care of our patients. We welcome any questions you might have and always strive to make your visit as pleasant as possible for every member of your family.
CARRIE
Education:
Red Cross Dental assistant program
Holistic and integrative health
16 years at Smart Family Dentistry
22 years in the dental field
Volunteer for Havanese rescue
Bio:
Born and raised in the Northwest
I am a lucky mom to two amazing daughters and I am welcoming a son in law to our family in 2021
Our house is filled with lots of barking and antics from our two Havanese rescue dogs.
My husband and I love to explore nature and take road trips
You can catch me typically walking our dogs, enjoying family time, reading, and working out.
AMANDA
Education:
BS/RDH degree Eastern Washington University
AS degree College of Southern Idaho
8 years at Smart Family Dentistry/9 years in dental profession
Bio:
Idaho native, raised in southern Idaho
Coeur d'Alene resident since 2006
Mother of a smart and active boy
specatator sports--football and baseball
Likes to camp, hike, do winter sports, golf, and run
Enjoys spectator sports (football and baseball)
BARBARA
Education:
BS/RDH degree Idaho State University
AS North Idaho College
Red Cross dental assistant program
High school in Germany and England
16 years at Smart Family Dentistry
34 years in dental profession
Bio:
Air Force brat
Mom, wife, and grandma
Rhodesia Ridgeback puppy
Three rescue cats
Enjoys singing, traveling, and volunteering
DIANE
Experience:
3 years at Smart Family Dentistry
Prior to my employment here, I worked as an oral surgery assistant and a certified ophthalmic tech, for a combined 30 years.
Bio:
I was born and raised here in good ol’ Coeur d’Alene Idaho. I’ve raised two fantastic sons and I’m the proud owner of a Cairn Terrier named Cooper, (a.k.a; Coo-Coo Bear, Coozie or “bad -dog”). In my spare time, you can find me walking the dog, hopping on my bike for a ride-along the lake or headed to the nearest hiking trail. During the cooler months, I enjoy spending time with friends and family or cozying up with a good book.
MEGHAN
yearExperience:
Meghan was born and raised outside of the Seattle area in a small town named Silverdale. She began her career in dentistry in 2001. Meghan has been a resident of North Idaho for 6 years and a part of the Smart Family Dentistry team for 3 years!
Bio:
Meghan enjoys boating and camping with her husband and little red dachshund “Timmy” as well as cooking, gardening, decorating, and refinishing furniture.
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