AboutJared M. Smith DMD

Becky is originally from Ohio, but moved to Canon City with her family in 1975. She always wanted to be in the medical field and she got her chance when she became a dental assistant in 1975. The dentist she worked for retired and Dr. Smith bought the practice from him in 2002 and she has been working for him ever since, making more than 46 years with the same practice. She loves her work, especially meeting and getting to know people more fully. Becky is experienced and exceptional at most every aspect of running the dental office including chair-side assisting, reception, PR, advertising, prosthetics and too many more to list. Becky is the heart and soul of this office and is loved and respected by everyone from Dr. Smith and the team members to her patients. She also believes in giving back through community service, such as her volunteer work with Colorado Mission of Mercy and 9 Health Fair. When she is not working Becky enjoys traveling, walking her dog, reading, quilting, and doing genealogy.

When you walk in the front door to our office, the fist smiling face you will see will likely be that of Taylor, our administrative assistant. She loves the work she does in the office, and is always ready to help make your patient experience high quality. Taylor is a Cañon City native. In her free time she enjoys cooking and is an avid reader.

Andrea is a Colorado native, where she values quality time with her husband, kids and dog. She has enjoyed working in the dental field, starting as a dental assistant in 2002. Andrea received the Mel Tekavec Academic Excellence Award for her dental hygiene graduating class of 2011. She graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors from Pueblo Community College as a member of Phi Theta Kappa for both her associate degree in 2011 and bachelors in 2022. She is a member of the American Dental Hygienist Association, is certified in nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation, local anesthesia, advanced periodontal therapy, Cerec design and trained in Invisalign. She is especially passionate about the educational aspect of working with patients to help improve their smiles and health. Andrea is devoted to community service and believes wholeheartedly in the continued need to help others. She enjoys traveling and is an avid reader.

Marisa obtained her associates in dental hygiene from Pueblo Community College. Growing up with a parent in the dental field piqued her interest in dental hygiene. She enjoys interacting with patients and helping them feel confident with their smile. In her spare time she enjoys exploring Colorado and spending time with her dog Breck.

Reanna was born and raised in canon city. She attended Pueblo Community College and earned her AAS in Dental Hygiene. She is the first person in her family to attend and earn a college degree. She has two younger brothers who she enjoys spending most of her weekends with her significant other and cat named Mitten. Her goals include helping the community achieve periodontal health, prevent cavities, and work to help relieve dental anxiety.

Kristin was born and raised in Lamar, which is in Southeastern Colorado. She has always had a love for the dental field, which has been her career path since 1996. Originally starting in the area of orthodontics for 23 years, she had the opportunity to switch to general dentistry in 2018, and joined Dr. Smith's team. Having lived in Seattle and Texas, she decided to move back to Colorado to be nearer to her parents. She has one brother who is in aviation and four nieces and nephews. In her free time, Kristin enjoys working on home projects and adores animals, but has an especially huge soft spot for dogs.

Kelley has been a resident of Canon City for more than 47 years. Having grown up with a mother who worked in a dental office it only made sense for her to pursue her own career in the dental field. Kelley feels working for Dr. Smith has been the best choice for her and she has been working for him since 2009. Her current role in the office is as the lead dental assistant. She is unmatched in her skills and training assisting with major procedures including dental implants, Cerec crowns and bridges, along with 3D imaging, root canal treatment and many others. Kelley volunteers annually to work with Dr. Smith at Colorado Mission of Mercy to provide oral health care to those in need. For Kelley the part she enjoys best about what she does is helping others. When she is not at the office she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, camping, and quiet time at home.

Felicia lives in Cañon City and has recently gotten married. With over eleven years dental assisting experience, along with expanded training in restorations and Cerec Crown design, she is well versed in dental knowledge and skill. She loves participating in volunteer work, one of which includes the annual Colorado Mission of Mercy Dental event. In her free time she loves the outdoors. Some of her favorite activities are camping, fishing, hiking, and jeeping.

DJ has lived in Canon City since 2007 and has always loved the community. She decided to pursue a career in the dental field right after high school and she fell in love with the field. She loves being able to help others. In her free time, she enjoys singing, competing in pageants, and video games.