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Bradley D. Smith, DMD
Dr. Bradley D. Smith is a native of the North Hills of Pittsburgh. After graduating from Fox Chapel High School, Dr. Brad attended the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York, before completing his DMD degree at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Brad then attended New York University in New York City, where he completed his specialty training in orthodontics. There he was named chief resident, granted a faculty position and was elected to the admissions board for the orthodontics program. Dr. Brad also completed programs at the NYU Craniofacial Center and the Gelb Institute for TMD/TMJ. These sub-specialties deal with primarily cleft palate/facial anomalies and temporomandibular joint disorders. Dr. Brad has a special interest in early interventional orthodontic treatment that corrects growth and dental problems before they become too serious and more difficult to treat. Away from the office, Dr. Smith always looks forward to enjoying the great outdoors. He also volunteers for Pittsburgh Cares, and he and his wife have three children.
Dr. Bradley D. Smith is a native of the North Hills of Pittsburgh. After graduating from Fox Chapel High School, Dr. Brad attended the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York, before completing his DMD degree at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Brad then attended New York University in New York City, where he completed his specialty training in orthodontics. There he was named chief resident, granted a faculty position and was elected to the admissions board for the orthodontics program. Dr. Brad also completed programs at the NYU Craniofacial Center and the Gelb Institute for TMD/TMJ. These sub-specialties deal with primarily cleft palate/facial anomalies and temporomandibular joint disorders. Dr. Brad has a special interest in early interventional orthodontic treatment that corrects growth and dental problems before they become too serious and more difficult to treat. Away from the office, Dr. Smith always looks forward to enjoying the great outdoors. He also volunteers for Pittsburgh Cares, and he and his wife have three children.
Meet Our Team
At Smiles by Smith Orthodontics, we have a great team! In fact, between everyone at our office, we have over 100 years of combined experience! Many of our clients are children and teens, but we welcome patients of all ages. Let us put our skills to work for you by calling 412-963-7760 for your orthodontic appointment in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Sarah — Scheduling Coordinator
Sarah joined our office in July 2023, and enjoys being part of a team where everyone is friendly and willing to help each other succeed. She attended PSU for a degree in employee relations, human resources and psychology, and has also completed a leadership training program through Scheyers. Sarah is dedicated to keeping our office organized and staying in touch with patients to accommodate their needs for their appointments. In her spare time Sarah enjoys volleyball and being outdoors.
Sarah joined our office in July 2023, and enjoys being part of a team where everyone is friendly and willing to help each other succeed. She attended PSU for a degree in employee relations, human resources and psychology, and has also completed a leadership training program through Scheyers. Sarah is dedicated to keeping our office organized and staying in touch with patients to accommodate their needs for their appointments. In her spare time Sarah enjoys volleyball and being outdoors.
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Sara — Treatment Coordinator
Sara first joined our team in November 2019, but she has over 25 years of experience in the dental and orthodontic field. She is fantastic at helping new patients understand their treatment options and related costs, and she loves getting to know all the different personalities of our patients and seeing their smiles transform during treatment. She loves every one of our staff and patients and how friendly they are. Sara truly believes that Dr. Smith has an amazing group of people who work for the practice and each one cares about every patient from beginning to end.Sara has two children, a daughter named Ava, who plays softball and basketball, and a son named Brody, who plays football and lacrosse. In her free time, Sara loves hot yoga and hiking or walking with her family and kids. You can also find her on the field playing and coaching softball!
Sara first joined our team in November 2019, but she has over 25 years of experience in the dental and orthodontic field. She is fantastic at helping new patients understand their treatment options and related costs, and she loves getting to know all the different personalities of our patients and seeing their smiles transform during treatment. She loves every one of our staff and patients and how friendly they are. Sara truly believes that Dr. Smith has an amazing group of people who work for the practice and each one cares about every patient from beginning to end.Sara has two children, a daughter named Ava, who plays softball and basketball, and a son named Brody, who plays football and lacrosse. In her free time, Sara loves hot yoga and hiking or walking with her family and kids. You can also find her on the field playing and coaching softball!
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Elaine — Treatment Coordinator
Elaine attended Binghamton University and has been with us for almost four years. Before her move from Long Island, New York, Elaine worked in the dental field for over 25 years. She has since settled nicely in our area and has never looked back. At our office, she enjoys meeting people and being part of a wonderful, fun team. She contributes by developing good relationships with our new patients and helping to make the anxious ones feel comfortable.Elaine has two daughters and four beautiful granddaughters. When not with us, she enjoys the Pittsburgh food scene, cooking, Golden Retrievers, her chickens and her garden, which she affectionately calls her “suburban homestead.”
Elaine attended Binghamton University and has been with us for almost four years. Before her move from Long Island, New York, Elaine worked in the dental field for over 25 years. She has since settled nicely in our area and has never looked back. At our office, she enjoys meeting people and being part of a wonderful, fun team. She contributes by developing good relationships with our new patients and helping to make the anxious ones feel comfortable.Elaine has two daughters and four beautiful granddaughters. When not with us, she enjoys the Pittsburgh food scene, cooking, Golden Retrievers, her chickens and her garden, which she affectionately calls her “suburban homestead.”
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Brea — Orthodontic Assistant
Brea appreciates the doctor’s extensive knowledge and how his relationship with the girls always makes work fun. Brea loves offering her clinical skills and happy personality to the team. She adores her husband Josh, sons Payton and Bryson and their stepchildren, Andrew and Alina. Her eldest son is studying to be a state police officer while her youngest son is in the air force. The family has three boxers! Brea is especially partial to her “special boys”: Alfredo, Apollo and Charlie.
Brea appreciates the doctor’s extensive knowledge and how his relationship with the girls always makes work fun. Brea loves offering her clinical skills and happy personality to the team. She adores her husband Josh, sons Payton and Bryson and their stepchildren, Andrew and Alina. Her eldest son is studying to be a state police officer while her youngest son is in the air force. The family has three boxers! Brea is especially partial to her “special boys”: Alfredo, Apollo and Charlie.
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Branda — Orthodontic Assistant
Branda attended Career Training Academy, graduating in 2016. She joined our team in September 2023, bringing with her seven years of experience in the dental field. Branda enjoys being part of a skilled team and helping people achieve beautiful smiles.Branda and her husband, Mike, have been married since 2017, and have one son, Bryoon. When not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, being outside and walking.
Branda attended Career Training Academy, graduating in 2016. She joined our team in September 2023, bringing with her seven years of experience in the dental field. Branda enjoys being part of a skilled team and helping people achieve beautiful smiles.Branda and her husband, Mike, have been married since 2017, and have one son, Bryoon. When not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, being outside and walking.
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Meredith — Orthodontic Assistant
Meredith is a certified expanded function dental assistant who joined us in December 2023. She contributes to the success of our office with her 14 years of dental experience and enjoys the friendly environment at our office as well as working with Dr. Smith and the rest of our team. Meredith shares a wonderful life with her fiancé, Jim, and her son, and their dog, Jax. She is originally from Florida and loves surfing, boating, relaxing on the beach, the outdoors and watching her son play football.
Meredith is a certified expanded function dental assistant who joined us in December 2023. She contributes to the success of our office with her 14 years of dental experience and enjoys the friendly environment at our office as well as working with Dr. Smith and the rest of our team. Meredith shares a wonderful life with her fiancé, Jim, and her son, and their dog, Jax. She is originally from Florida and loves surfing, boating, relaxing on the beach, the outdoors and watching her son play football.
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Emily — Orthodontic Assistant
Emily joined the team in 2024. Her journey into dental care began in her senior year of high school when she attended A. W. Beattie Career Center, graduating in 2015 with a specialization in dental assisting. Emily is passionate about her role, largely because of the kind and caring nature of her doctor, the wonderful staff and an amazing patient base. She believes her fun, energetic personality and extensive orthodontic knowledge greatly contribute to her workplace. Emily thoroughly enjoys her work, embracing every day with enthusiasm. Outside of her professional life, she is happily married to her husband, Harjot, and is a loving mother to their three daughters. Emily delights in spending quality time with her family, going on fun day dates and taking long walks that often include skipping rocks.Photo coming soon!
Emily joined the team in 2024. Her journey into dental care began in her senior year of high school when she attended A. W. Beattie Career Center, graduating in 2015 with a specialization in dental assisting. Emily is passionate about her role, largely because of the kind and caring nature of her doctor, the wonderful staff and an amazing patient base. She believes her fun, energetic personality and extensive orthodontic knowledge greatly contribute to her workplace. Emily thoroughly enjoys her work, embracing every day with enthusiasm. Outside of her professional life, she is happily married to her husband, Harjot, and is a loving mother to their three daughters. Emily delights in spending quality time with her family, going on fun day dates and taking long walks that often include skipping rocks.Photo coming soon!