“I love to combine the art of color, translucency, and texture to mimic natural teeth. Further, I enjoy working with the patient to customize their smile to fulfill their aesthetic desires.”

Academic Credentials

  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Royal London Hospital
  • Diplomat Status in Restorative Dentistry, Royal College of Surgeons (England)

After spending three years in oral surgery residency in London and a year practicing restorative dentistry in London's Harley Street Medical District, Dr. Smithson relocated to Cornwall in the extreme southwest of England.

Dr. Smithson has a specific interest in direct composite resin artistry and minimally invasive ceramic restorations and has presented on these topics locally, nationally, and internationally. Additionally, he has provided hands-on programs in the UK, Europe, Asia, Canada and USA on behalf of GC, Ivoclar, Kerr, Hereaus, Optident, Micerium, Carl Zeiss, Global, Velopex and Triodent.

Dr. Smithson has published numerous articles on adhesive and aesthetic dentistry in both the UK and abroad. He is joint author of Vertical Margin Finish Lines In Fixed Prosthodontics (Elsvier, in print).

He currently practices at Revitalise Dental Centre, where his focus is microscope enhanced adhesive dentistry.

As a valued Spear Resident Faculty member since 2021, Dr. Smithson is the only European Resident Faculty member and serves as an instructor in the Composite Program.

Dr. Smithson is married to wife Kate with whom he has two children. He enjoys a good glass of Australian red wine, gardening, and traveling.  

Professional Affiliations

  • The Centre for Esthetic Excellence in Chicago, resident faculty
  • Carl Zeiss Dental Academy, accredited international trainer
  • Kulzer, European key opinion leader
  • The Russian Journal of Esthetic Dentistry, editorial board member

Awards & Recognition

  • The Constance Klein Memorial Scholarship
  • The Stafford Millar Scholarship
  • The Malcolm Jenkins Scholarship