Meet Dr. Smith
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Yost Smith
Known to patients as “Dr. Yost,” Dr. Smith combines a friendly, approachable manner with advanced surgical expertise and a passion for achieving long-term, natural results. He is board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is highly regarded for his skill in both routine and complex procedures.
“As an oral and facial surgeon, I love coming to work each day. From routine cases to challenging reconstructions, my passion lies in providing evidence-based care and helping patients achieve lasting results. It is a privilege to be entrusted with your care, and one we never take for granted.” – Dr. Smith
Areas of Expertise
- Esthetic zone and full-arch dental implants
- Immediate dental implant placement
- Extractions and complex bone grafting
- Orthognathic (jaw) surgery
- Facial cosmetic surgery & laser skin resurfacing
- Sleep apnea surgery
- Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) treatment
Beyond the Practice
Education & Training
Dr. Smith graduated with High Honors in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Illinois, including a year of research at the Helmholtz Center in Berlin, Germany. He went on to earn his dental degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, graduating at the top of his class. While in dental school, he founded the Dental Charity Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving oral health literacy for at-risk children. He was recognized with the American College of Dentists Outstanding Student Leader Award and elected to Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society.
Following dental school, Dr. Smith was accepted into the United States Air Force Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency and entered into military service at Travis Air Force Base, California.
“My military residency was a rigorous and exciting training environment. It provided me with a strong foundation as an oral and facial surgeon. I was fortunate to be trained on many techniques that I have refined over my subsequent years of practice.” – Dr. Smith
Clinical Practice
Today, Dr. Smith lectures on immediate implant placement and long-term implant success. His clinical interests include complex implant rehabilitation, in-office anesthesia, and facial laser rejuvenation. A passionate advocate for oral health literacy, he continues to promote education in his field.
Education & Training
Dr. Smith graduated with High Honors in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Illinois, including a year of research at the Helmholtz Center in Berlin, Germany. He went on to earn his dental degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, graduating at the top of his class. While in dental school, he founded the Dental Charity Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving oral health literacy for at-risk children. He was recognized with the American College of Dentists Outstanding Student Leader Award and elected to Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society.
Following dental school, Dr. Smith was accepted into the United States Air Force Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency and entered into military service at Travis Air Force Base, California.
“My military residency was a rigorous and exciting training environment. It provided me with a strong foundation as an oral and facial surgeon. I was fortunate to be trained on many techniques that I have refined over my subsequent years of practice.” – Dr. Smith
Clinical Practice
Today, Dr. Smith lectures on immediate implant placement and long-term implant success. His clinical interests include complex implant rehabilitation, in-office anesthesia, and facial laser rejuvenation. A passionate advocate for oral health literacy, he continues to promote education in his field.
Beyond the Practice
