Meet Our Doctors

At Smithfield Dental Care & Orthodontics, our team of skilled doctors is dedicated to providing exceptional care, ensuring your healthiest smile every step of the way. Get to know the professionals who are committed to delivering the best pediatric, orthodontic and general dentistry care for your whole family.

Dr. Harris, D.D.S.

Dr. Harris grew up in Pleasant View, Utah, and holds a D.D.S. from Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine. He’s deeply committed to comprehensive, continuing-care dentistry, earning credentials from the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and more. Beyond his expertise, Dr. Harris is a husband and father of four, who loves camping at Bear Lake, cycling competitively, and exploring the outdoors with his family. He speaks Portuguese and Spanish, helping him connect with a broader range of patients. Dr. Harris’s warm, grounded personality and dedication to lifelong learning make him a trusted partner in your dental health journey.

Dr. Pettit (aka "Dr. Taylor"), D.D.S.

Dr. Taylor Pettit was born and raised in Idaho Falls. He grew up coming to Grandma’s house in Cache Valley and is happy now to call it home. He is a proud Utah State Aggie and earned his D.D.S. from the University of Texas Houston School of Dentistry.

Dr. Taylor is committed to providing exceptional dental care in a welcoming and comfortable environment. He takes the time to listen, answer questions, and help his patients feel confident in their treatment decisions. His attention to detail, along with his easy-going personality and sense of humor, helps patients feel at ease from the moment they sit in the chair.

Outside the office, Dr. Taylor’s greatest joy comes from spending time with his wife and daughter. He also enjoys mountain biking, diving, woodworking, auto mechanics, playing the tuba and bagpipes, and listening to audiobooks.

Dr. Alexander (aka "Dr. Will"), D.D.S., MSD

Apart from his time away for school and service in the U.S. Navy, Utah has always been Dr. Will’s home. It’s a place he loves for its natural wonders and great people.

Dr. Will’s passion for working with kids began long before dental school, when he volunteered weekly at Primary Children’s Hospital. After serving as a general dentist in the Navy, those earlier experiences and memories inspired him to complete a specialty residency in pediatric dentistry. His research and commentary have since been published in the academic journal Pediatric Dentistry.

As a pediatric dentist, Dr. Will loves seeing kids for their very first dental appointment. He takes time to make every child feel recognized and appreciated during their visit, and he enjoys turning what can be an overwhelming experience into one where a child realizes that they are braver and more capable than they thought. He takes teeth seriously, but not himself, and his well-timed practical jokes are known to bring out plenty of smiles.

At home, Dr. Will and his wife, Katie, are busy raising their two boys, Walter and Grant. He enjoys fishing, building Legos, and playing board games with his family. As a pediatric dentist, Dr. Will treats every child as he would his own, blending compassion and humor to help patients feel right at home.

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Dr. Chu, DMD, MSc

Originally from Guangzhou, China, Dr. Chu has made Utah her home for over two decades.

She completed her B.S. in Pharmacology & Toxicology and M.Sc. in Medical Biophysics from the University of Toronto, then went on to earn her D.M.D. from Boston University (Goldman School of Dental Medicine), graduating as class valedictorian. She pursued an orthodontics residency at SUNY Buffalo, and today she is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.

On top of her clinical work, she has served as faculty at the University of Utah and Roseman University, and she was Dental Director of a Community Health Center in Utah.

She’s also a proud mother of two, enjoys world travel and exploring different cultures, and is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese. Her global perspective and academic rigor bring a thoughtful, compassionate approach to every patient’s care.

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