Dental Staff

The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.

• Doctor of Dental Medicine
  2001-2005 Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude
  Boston, Massachusetts
   
• Doctorate of Philosophy in Microbiology (PhD)
  1996-2001 University of Alabama at Birmingham
  Birmingham, Alabama
   
• Bachelor of Science in Microbiology (B.S.)
  1992-1996 Auburn University
  Auburn, Alabama

Member of the American Orthodontic Society

Dr Smith and his wife Julie have two children. He has a passion for photography and is an extremely talented photographer!
 

Melissa Garcia Atencio (Practice Manager)

Melissa joined the practice in 2018. She is a Colorado native and has been in dentistry since 1994. Her wealth of experience and knowledge bring office efficiency. She is always striving to provide the ultimate patient experience, making every patient feel comfortable and welcome. Outside of the office she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, son, and especially her granddaughter! She has a special place in her heart for all of her rescues.

Julie Smith (Patient Coordinator)

Julie started working at The Family Dentist in 2014 and has been a joy to work with. She will greet you with her wonderful smile at the front desk!

Adriana Atencio (Patient Coordinator)

Bio coming soon!

Kelly Boley (Registered Dental Hygienist)

Kelly has been a dental hygienist in our practice since 2007. She has grown twin daughters and a son. She and her husband love to travel and hike.

Linda Tran Ong (Registered Dental Hygienist)

Linda has been with the practice since 2017. She was born and raised in Southern California and moved to Colorado in 2017. She enjoys spending time with her husband and exploring her new home state. In her free time, she likes playing mahjong and planning her next travel spot!

Missy Bushong (Registered Dental Hygienist)

Bio coming soon!