Meet The Team
Dental Staff Profiles
People Who Make SmartMouth Work
We are a team of ten at SmartMouth Dental Care, and that size is intentional. It means your hygienist remembers your name, your dental assistant knows your history, and the person answering your texts is the same one who checked you in last time. Our dental hygienists in Twin Falls bring clinical precision to every cleaning and periodontal visit, and one of our hygienists even teaches at the College of Southern Idaho, which tells you something about the level of expertise we hold ourselves to. Our office manager keeps the day running smoothly so that your appointment starts on time and your questions get answered without the runaround. This is what a neighborhood dental practice is supposed to feel like.
OUR TEAM
EXPERIENCED. CARING. HERE FOR YOU
Our Hygienists and Support Staff. Our dental hygienists in Twin Falls are the clinical backbone of the preventive care we provide. One of our hygienists teaches at the College of Southern Idaho, bringing an instructor-level standard of care to every cleaning, periodontal maintenance visit, and patient education conversation. Our office manager and the rest of our support team handle scheduling, insurance questions, and membership plan details so that nothing falls through the cracks. Every person on staff is here because they fit the culture: knowledgeable, approachable, and committed to treating patients like neighbors rather than numbers.
Dr. Tom Patterson
lead dentist
Dr. Tom Patterson grew up in Twin Falls, where his father built a long-standing dental practice and earned the trust of this community over decades. Tom carried that legacy forward, earning an HPSP military scholarship that funded his dental education and placed him in a rigorous residency in Ohio, where he trained in IV conscious sedation, high-volume extractions, and complex oral surgery. He served as a U.S. Air Force dentist, including a tour in Japan, before returning home to Twin Falls to open SmartMouth Dental Care. His military background is not just a biography detail; it is the reason he can perform procedures that most general dentists refer out, including IV sedation, wisdom teeth removal, and dental implants, all in one office. He treats patients the way he would want to be treated: directly, honestly, and without the lecture.
Lindsay Patterson
owner and business manager
Lindsay Patterson runs the operational side of SmartMouth Dental Care with the same straightforward approach that defines the practice as a whole. As owner and primary business manager, she oversees everything from the in-house dental plan structure to the day-to-day systems that keep a ten-person team moving efficiently. Her focus on financial transparency and scheduling ease is a direct response to what patients actually ask for: clear pricing, no surprises, and a practice that respects their time. Lindsay is the reason the business side of SmartMouth works as well as the clinical side does.
Vanessa
lead dental assistant
Lead Dental Assistant. Vanessa has been with the practice long enough to know that the small things matter most. As our long-term dental assistant, she is the steady, familiar presence that helps anxious patients feel at ease before and during procedures. She works closely with Dr. Patterson across a wide range of services, from routine exams to more involved surgical cases, and her experience means she anticipates what each patient and provider needs before anyone has to ask. If you have been putting off coming in because you are nervous about what the appointment will feel like, Susan is a big part of why patients leave saying it was not nearly as bad as they expected.
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