Dr Smithson is a dual-qualified Veterinary Surgeon and Dental Surgeon providing Veterinary Dental, Oral & Maxillofacial Referrals. First qualifying as a vet, Alex undertook six years training in veterinary dentistry, oral & maxillofacial surgery. He then qualified as a human Dental Surgeon and worked in the NHS before gaining the human post-graduate Certificate in Endodontology.

Dr Smithson combines experience from both veterinary specialist centres and human dental centres and hospitals. He is a member of the British Endodontic Society, British Association of Oral Surgeons and President of the British Veterinary Dental Association. Course Organiser for the BVDA for nine years, he teaches university and post-graduate courses UK and abroad. Dr Smithson has national advisor roles and is Dentistry and Oral Surgery lead at Nottingham University Veterinary School.