Dr. Andrea Smith, founder of Berks Prosthodontics, is one of only 350 Maxillofacial Prosthodontists worldwide. Prosthodontists are THE acknowledged experts in dental implant restorations, crowns, bridges, dentures, cosmetic dentistry and full-mouth implant prosthetics such as Teeth-in-a-Day or All-On-4. More than 100 area dentists, oral surgeons and other dental specialists trust her to handle their patients' complex or cosmetic dental needs.
A Berks County native, Dr. Smith received her Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Medicine from Penn State University where she graduated as Class Valedictorian of the Eberly College of Science. She then attended the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in New York City, where she again graduated as Class Valedictorian with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree.
After receiving her dental degree, Dr. Smith completed three years of specialty training in the field of Prosthodontics at UCLA’s Advanced Prosthodontics Residency Program focusing on technical excellence in the restoration and replacement of teeth. Finally, Dr. Smith completed an additional residency at UCLA in Maxillofacial Prosthetics, developing expertise in the creation of orofacial prostheses for cancer and trauma patients, and for those born with craniofacial birth defects such as cleft lip and palate.
Dr. Smith returned to our area in 2009 to become the first female Clinical Director of the Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic, the oldest clinic in the world devoted to the treatment of children born with facial birth defects, a position she held for seven years.
At Berks Prosthodontics in Wyomissing, Dr. Smith sees patients with a wide variety of dental concerns such as broken or missing teeth, uncomfortable dentures, extensive tooth wear, or dissatisfaction with the appearance of their smile. From a single perfect tooth to state-of-the-art full mouth reconstruction, Dr. Smith strives to provide all of her patients with an unparalleled level of care.
955 Berkshire Blvd., Ste. 104, Reading
484.577.3530
