General & Cosmetic Dentistry, Boston, Ma
Dr. Jill Smith
Dr. Smith graduated from Boston University School of Dental Medicine with Honors as Valedictorian of the Class of 1996. Her dental training encompasses all aspects of dentistry including the latest advances in cosmetic, implant and cad-cam dentistry. Having educational background in psychology and special certification in sedation techniques, Dr. Smith has great interest in helping fearful patients feel comfortable, and encouraging them to seek their much needed dental care.
“I absolutely love what I do! I feel lucky to have the opportunity to help people stay healthy and preserve their teeth for their lifetime. My aptitude for cosmetic dentistry has allowed me to change peoples' lives with increased confidence and self esteem. I am so fond of the patients whose lives I have touched who in return have touched mine."
Dr. Smith is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Massachusetts Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity, DOCS and the Pride Institute. She has received several distinguished awards for her clinical and academic achievements. Prior to establishing her private practice as successor to Dr. Jay Pivor at 31 State Street Dr. Smith was an associate of Dr. R. Gillis of Needham. In 2004 Dr. Budd joined the practice as her associate and has been a wonderful compliment to the practice ever since.
In her spare time Dr. Smith enjoys spending time with her growing family, training and competing her horse M S Royal Z (Zipper) in Dressage, Cross Country and Stadium Jumping events, and downhill and cross country skiing with her family.
Dr. Alan Budd
Dr. Alan Budd joined Smith Dentistry in 2003. He graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1983. Dr. Budd has diverse training in general dentistry and has practiced in a variety of clinical settings. His special interests include Restorative Dentistry to improve patient smiles and helping patients who suffer from TMJ (jaw joint) disorders. He has trained at The Pankey Institute, one of the most prestigious post-graduate institutions in the world. Dr Budd has also been interviewed on television and lectured to hundreds of colleagues on his use of oral appliances to address bite problems and relieve jaw problems, and prevent migraine headaches.
For Dr. Budd dentistry is a perfect fit. Volunteer service has long been a part of his life: mentoring as a big brother, recording books on tape for the blind, and making weekly home visits to the elderly. Choosing to become a dentist and care for patients was part of a natural progression. After graduation Dr. Budd entered the US Public Health Services Dental Corps. Operating for two years in an under served area provided an opportunity to address the health needs of a disadvantaged population, while developing the clinical skills he now brings to the practice.
To give back to his Alma mater, Br. Budd joined the Tufts faculty in 1985 as a Clinical Instructor and retired 13 years later as Assistant Professor of Restorative Dentistry. Being in academia reinforced his commitment to being a lifelong student. He constantly attends more continuing education courses than required for licensure and is an active member of the Mass Dental Society, American Dental Association, and Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity.
Dr. Budd now devotes his professional time exclusively to private practice. He strives to make dentistry as comfortable as possible with a laid-back approach and a good sense of humor. "If I can get my patients to smile or laugh in the chair, I feel like the appointment was a success."
“Dentistry allows me to know and help people in ways that most doctors, most people, never experience. I appreciate the trust my patients put in me and strive to provide the best that modern dentistry has to offer."