Dr. Travis Smith

Dr. Smith holds a BS in biology from Widener University, where he graduated cum laude with advanced honors in general education. He earned his Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Following dental school, Dr. Smith completed a general practice residency at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, NJ, where he advanced his general dentistry skills and gained experience in treating medically compromised patients. After practicing in North Jersey for a few years, he moved to the Bay Area and joined Itani Dental in February 2020.

Why should patients choose you as their provider instead of others in the area?

We are thorough in our diagnosis and preparation of treatment plans, recommend only what needs to be done, and achieve the desired results. Our commitment to our patients health and safety is a priority. Our office follows the infection control recommendations from the ADA, CDC and OSHA. We are committed to ensuring that our infection control procedures are current and effective. Health & safety measures: Contactless payments, Masks required, Staff wears gloves and masks, Hand sanitizer provided, Sanitizing between customers, Social distancing enforced, Temperature checks.

What are the top 3 treatments that you focus on?

Special Care Dentistry House Call Dentistry Preventative Dentistry

What are you proud of in your practice?

Itani Dental provides access to dental care to all members of the community, including those who are often neglected in the traditional dental setting. We provide sedation options for patients with dental phobia, anxiety, and/or those who have special needs. Additionally, house calls are made to the elderly and those who are medically compromised.

Which cases do you enjoy treating? Why?

I find that treating patients who are unable to access or tolerate traditional in-office care to be most gratifying. Oral health and function is an important component to living a full life, and as we learn more about the oral-systemic link, it is clear that dentistry is vital to maintaining health. By caring for members of the community who struggle to find access to dental care, we help bridge the gap between medicine and dentistry, and that is the most fulfilling part of my job.