Dr. Jolanta Smyda DDS
Dentist | General Practice
320 E 8th St Littlefield TX, 79339About
Jolanta Smyda, DDS, earned Dental Degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. She graduated with honors in the top 5 percent of her class. While in the dental school, she was awarded the Francis B. Vedder Society of Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics Senior Dental Student award. Dr. Smyda was also placed on the Dean’s List every semester, and was elected to membership in the prestigious dental honor society Omicron Kappa Upsilon and obtained Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in Restorative Dentistry. After graduation, she chose West Texas for her home, where she has been practicing dentistry since 2011.
Dr. Smyda always strives for excellence. She believes in giving the highest quality dental care and takes extra measures to make sure her patients are comfortable. Dr. Smyda has developed a particular gift for working with adults and children to establish sound dental habits to assist patients in their lifetime of optimal dental health. She is dedicated to staying abreast of the latest developments in the dental field.
Dr. Smyda is a member of American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association and South Plains District Dental Society. She was awarded the Regional 2014 Leadership Award from Smile on and Develop Talent.
Dr. Smyda and her husband Gregory are parents of two children, Jacob and Elizabeth.
Education and Training
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry DDS 2011
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Awards
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon 2011 National Dental Honor Society
- Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics Senior Dental Student award 2011 Francis B. Vedder Society
- Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in Restorative Dentistry 2011 Dental School
- Regional Leadership Award 2014 Smile on and Develop Talent
- America's Best Dentists 2018 National Consumer Advisory Board
- Best of Littlefield 2018 Littlefield Award Program
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association
- Texas Dental Association
- South Plains District Dental Society
- Nu Nu Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU)
- Rotary International
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