Meet our Doctor

Dr. Joel Smith was born and raised in southern Louisiana. He attended Louisiana State University for both undergraduate and dental studies (Go Tigers!). During dental school he had the fortune of leading multiple mission trips to the Dominican Republic and regularly volunteered at the local homeless shelters in New Orleans on the weekends to provide dental services to the underserved populations in the area, while also gaining invaluable experience. 

Dr. Smith’s clinical philosophy is built on what his father once told him: “If you treat every patient the same, you treat every patient wrong.” Dr. Smith believes that each patient has a unique set of needs/wants both inside their mouth and in their life outside of the office. What works for one patient may not work for another. At Endeavor Dental Group, you can expect your unique set of needs and wants to be heard at your very first visit. Following that, Dr. Smith will develop a customized treatment plan tailored to fit YOU. 

Following dental school, Dr. Smith moved to Reno, NV in 2019 to practice dentistry. While there he met his wonderful wife, Jaycee. Together they have two dogs, Keiva and Klifford, and hope to grow their family in the coming years. Dr. Smith is an avid skier and you can find him and his wife on the slopes just about any weekend during the winter months. During the summer, he and his wife enjoy anything outdoors with their dogs such as camping, hiking, and days on the lake.