Dr. Smith was recommended for the extraction of one of my back teeth which had already had a root canal and a crown on it. Because I asked, he was very detailed about the procedure and set my expectations appropriately. He offered local anesthesia or to put me completely out. I opted for local and it was better than I had expected, with no pain. He called later in the day to ensure that I was doing OK. I would definitely use him and his office again.