James P. Smerdon grew up in Truckee, California and received his degrees from the University of Nevada and the University of Louisville School of Dentistry where he graduated in 2003. Dr. Smerdon stays current with new technology and evolving dental care through continuing education courses, including a mini residency for implant dentistry and implant retained dentures. Dr. Smerdon believes that through patient education and prevention of dental decay his patients have confident, beautiful smiles.

Dr. Smerdon is an active member of the American Dental Association, Northern Nevada Dental Society, Sierra Nevada Study Club, and serves a Peer Review Mediator for the Northern Nevada Dental Society. Dr. Smerdon is married and the father of two children. He enjoys fishing, skiing, remodeling projects, cooking and bike riding with his family and friends.