Houston ASDA's Spotlight on VIPs

Houston ASDA's Spotlight on VIPs (Very Important Pre-dentals) allows us the opportunity to feature some of Texas's most outstanding predental ASDA members. They are elected by their local pre-dental organizations to be showcased as shining representatives of their undergraduate institution!

David K. Smith is a post-baccalaureate student at University of Houston and mentor for the family program of the ASDA Pre-Dental Chapter at the University of Houston. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and being outdoors. Some of his hobbies include carpentry, grilling, fishing & surfing.

Here are a few words from this aspiring dentist when asked about his background and why he wants to become a dentist:

“It was a difficult decision to change careers in pursuit of dentistry following 10 years of construction project management, but I believe I have developed the skills and the work ethic to be successful while providing a service that also gives back to the community.

My initial interest in dentistry stemmed from family and personal experiences during mission trips, but I have always had a passion for working with my hands to create and restore, in addition to helping others & working as part of a team.

Dentistry offers a unique balance of these aspects. I ultimately made the change so I can be the best role model possible for my two children and follow in my grandfather’s footsteps as a general dentist with a legacy of faith, family, community service, and mission work.”

Previous VIP Spotlights:

Tiffany Tran, October 2020, Lamar University Pre-Dental Society

Janki Patel, Fall 2018, UH Pre-Dental Society