With 25 years of dental experience, Claudia began her career as a Dental Assistant and has grown into her current role as Office Manager. Claudia is honored to serve as Vice President and Treasurer of the NC Triangle Dental Professional Learning Network and to have earned her DAADOM designation in 2021 as part of the first-ever class.
For the past 12 years, she has proudly managed Bell Family Dentistry alongside Dr. Tara Bell, fostering a supportive and efficient environment for both patients and team members.
Recognized as one of the Faces of AADOM 2025 and a published author of industry articles, Claudia is passionate about leadership, team development, and advancing excellence in dental practice management.
I have learned that to grow, become more than you are, and to be better than you were the day before, you must always be learning. We learn new and informative ways to be a thriving and successful dental office manager with an amazing team. To be a leader, you have...
Dear Dental Professionals, Much has happened throughout this past year. Some of which may have hardened even the softest of souls. Through all of these events, the true leaders stood up and jumped in when it was the hardest, creating a new wheel to spin even when one...
AADOM is the epitome of drive, enthusiasm, and success, all woven into one organization. The AADOM team is there 100% of the time to help, guide, and provide amazing support to dental teams. If you hire someone who is an AADOM member, you will want to keep them....
To be amazing at your career and personal life, you have to be an overall healthy individual. In order to do that, we have to first address what is difficult for us… ourselves. You know what I mean; there are those days I keep driving past that mental gas...
Always check what’s in front of you. Even the best of us tend to have moments where we miss the most obvious things. First, make sure in your morning huddle that each RDH and Dentist Column is thoroughly checked for the correct procedures that are pending. You may say...
Learn more about Claudia LaSmith, FAADOM, AADOM’s January 2017 Featured Member! AADOM Member Since 2006 Bell Family Dentistry Cary, North Carolina Q: What type of practice do you work in? A: General Q: What is your title? A: Office Manager Q: How long have...
