Ronald G. Smith, D.D.S

· Graduated valedictorian from Snyder High School

· Undergraduate: Texas Tech University

· D.D.S.– Baylor College of Dentistry

· Postgraduate Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at University of Texas Dental Branch: Residency: University of Texas Medical Center, Houston

· Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

· Found private practice in Lubbock, TX 1968– present

· Associate Professor of Surgery, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center

· Chief of Oral Surgery, Boak Army Hospital, Fort Leonard Wood, 1966-1968

· Section Chief, Covenant Medical Center

· Member: American Academy of Implant Dentistry, American College of Oral Implantology, Academy of Osseointegration, Texas and American Society of Dental Society of Dental Anesthesiology

· South Plains Dental Society, past president

· Texas Dental Association, past delegate and vice-president

· American Dental Association, past alternative delegate

· Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, past secretary, vice-president and president

· Southwest Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, past secretary, vice-president and president

· State Board of Dental Examiners, member, past secretary

· Nominated for Texas Dentist of the year (3 times)