Latia Smith

Latia Smith, author of Peter's Trip to the Dentist and Charlotte Gets Braces, continues to captivate the world of pediatric dentistry. The UNC Chapel Hill dental hygiene graduate developed her passion for writing children's dental books to create common scenarios that occur at the dentist. She brings to life a fun-filled atmosphere where comfort is provided by the dentist and staff in an environment created to meet children's needs. Her books educate readers and help build confidence in...See more

Latia Smith, author of Peter's Trip to the Dentist and Charlotte Gets Braces, continues to captivate the world of pediatric dentistry. The UNC Chapel Hill dental hygiene graduate developed her passion for writing children's dental books to create common scenarios that occur at the dentist. She brings to life a fun-filled atmosphere where comfort is provided by the dentist and staff in an environment created to meet children's needs. Her books educate readers and help build confidence in children to receive dental treatment.Latia continues her role as a dental hygiene clinician, providing preventative oral hygiene care to patients. She advocates for oral health by educating her community with oral hygiene instructions, nutritional counseling, and ways to prevent oral disease. When she is not indulging in dentistry and creative writing, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and exploring new hobbies. See less