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SHELBY J. SMITH, DDS, MS
EDUCATION
1990 - 1993
University of California, Los Angeles
School of Dentistry
 Master of Science, Oral Biology
 Certificate in Orthodontics
 Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry
Los Angeles, CA
1991 – 1992
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Neuropsychiatric Institute, University Affiliated Programs
 Fellowship in mental retardation and child psychology
1987 - 1990
University of the Pacific
School of Dentistry
 Doctor of Dental Surgery
 Graduated top 10% of class
San Francisco, CA
1985 - 1987
University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA
College of the Pacific
 Major in Biological Sciences
 Selected for accelerated 2 year pre-dentistry honors program
AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, HONORS RECEIVED
1990
Charles, Charles Jr. and Joe Sweet Award
Excellence in Pediatric Dentistry
1990
American Society of Dentistry for Children Award
Most Outstanding Performance in Children’s Dentistry
1990
Eric B. Bystrom Memorial Pediatric Dentistry Award
presented by the California Society of Dentistry for Children
Demonstrated Excellence in Pediatric Dentistry
1990
American Association of Women Dentists Award
Academic Excellence and Outstanding Leadership
1990
Omicron Kappa Upsilon ()
National Dental Honor Fraternity for Scholarship and
Character- Presented to the top 12% of Senior Class
1989
Tao Kappa Omega ()
National Dental Honor Fraternity for Scholarship and
Character- Presented to the top 20% of Junior Class
1989
California Dental Association Scholarship
Academic Excellence-Third Highest Scholarship
1986
Dean’s Honor Roll,
University of the Pacific, College of the Pacific
1985
President’s Honors
University of the Pacific, College of the Pacific
Excellence of Scholarship, Freshman Honors Pgm.
1985
Dean’s Honor Roll
University of the Pacific, College of the Pacific
1985
Bank of America Award
Excellence in Mathematics
LICENSES AND PERMITS
Conscious Sedation Permit for Minors
California State License for the practice of Dentistry
PROFESSIONAL AND LEADERSHIP EXPERI ENCE
2003Shelby J. Smith, DDS, MS, A Prof. Corp.
President, Professional Corporation
 Pediatric Dentist and Orthodontist
1993 -2003 Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics
Owner, Solo Group Practice
 Pediatric Dentist and Orthodontist
Antioch, CA
Antioch, CA
1992 -1993 University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Department of Orthodontics
 Chief resident of Orthodontics and Combined Program
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS HIPS
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Contra Costa Dental Society
American Association of Orthodontists
Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
California Association of Orthodontists
PUBLICATIONS AND RES EARCH
“Radiographic Bone Density and Apical Root Resorption Following
Orthodontic Treatment” – Masters Thesis. Presented to UCLA
Orthodontic and Pediatric Dentistry Alumni Meetings, 1993
“Orthodontic Forced Eruption: Restoring the Unrestorable” – Table
Clinic. Presented at the Fall and Spring CDA Scientific Sessions and UOP
table clinic competition.
“The Effects of Forced Eruption on the Width of the Keratinized and the
Attached Gingiva” - Unpublished Research in conjunction with Lundergan,
W., Tom, N. , Sheu, T., and Quiba, M..
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
1990Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic outreach to area schools
and parents groups
1987-1990
Curator at A.W. Ward Memorial Dental museum, UOP,
School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA