--- title: "Meet Dr. Kimberly Mays Smith, DDS, MS | Evanston Orthodontist" description: "Learn about Dr. Kimberly Mays Smith, founder of Smile Suite Orthodontics in Evanston, IL. Orthodontic specialist trained at Howard University." canonical_url: "https://smilesuiteortho.com/meet-dr-smith" practice: "Smile Suite Orthodontics" alternate_names: "The Smile Suite, Smile Suite, Smile Suite Ortho, The Ortho Suite" doctor: "Dr. Kimberly Mays Smith, DDS, MS" phone: "(847) 665-1504" address: "2422 Main St., Evanston, IL 60202" consultation_cost: "100% Free / Complimentary ($0)" category: "Doctor & Practice" --- # Dr. Kimberly Mays Smith, DDS, MS > Founder & Lead Orthodontist at Smile Suite Orthodontics, Evanston, Illinois. Known as "The Smile Suite." ## Educational Credentials & Specialty Training - **Postdoctoral Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics**: Howard University College of Dentistry - **Master of Science (MS)**: Howard University - **Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)**: Howard University College of Dentistry - **Professional Memberships**: American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), Midwestern Society of Orthodontists (MSO), Illinois Society of Orthodontists (ISO), American Dental Association (ADA), Chicago Dental Society (CDS). ## Practice Philosophy "I look at orthodontics as a marriage of facial art and clinical engineering. Every smile we design must honor the patient's individual lip line, facial profile, airway, and long-term joint health. We never practice assembly-line care; every patient has dedicated, personal time with me at every visit."