Dr. Charles Smith "Chuck"

Practice: HealthPark, Tipp City
Alma Mater: Ohio State University
Spouse: Loraine
Children: Jill, Wendy and Adam
Hobbies: Reading, jogging, golf, tennis, bridge, movies, family activities

Professional Organizations: American Dental Association, Western Ohio Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentists, Dayton Dental Society, Ohio Academy of General Dentistry, Tipp City Study Club (AGD approved, American society of Dentistry for Children, American Equilibration Society, American Association of Dental Group Practice, American Society of Quality

Special Honors: Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, 1968; Navy Commendation Medal, 1968; Fellowship, Academy of General Dentistry, 1976; Mastership, Academy of General Dentistry, 1986; Federation Dentaire International, 1987; Pierre Fauchard Academy, 1992; Quality Award, Dayton Chamber of Commerce, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000; Blue Chip Award, National Chamber of Commerce, 1992; Honorary degree from Beta Gamma Sigma, Wright State University, 1994

Special Clinical Interest: Organizing the resources of HealthPark to provide the highest value and greatest satisfaction for our patients.
Most Satisfying Part of my Practice: Seeing patients I've come to know be happy and confident in control of their dental health at their recall preventive care cleaning appointments.

Most Satisfying Case: At least twice each year people come to me with major problems and they are considering dentures because they don't think anything can be done to save their teeth. After a thorough exam and time for us to discuss the choices, the decision is to try to save their natural teeth. Over time (usually 2-5 years) they become healthier and they reach their goal of a normal, healthy mouth.

My Special Story: I began practicing dentistry in 1970 - before most of the technological advances of today were available. Even though our science was limited, it was a time that emphasized personal relationships between dentists and their patients. I believe HealthPark has been very successful in taking advantage of all the new technology and yet not losing the personal touch.