Born in Tronto, and raised in Saskatoon and Winnipeg, Dr. Geordie Smith is a graduate of the University of Manitoba (U of M). As an undergraduate, he earned awards in orthodontics (straightening of teeth) and pedodontics (children’s dentistry). Prior to moving to Kelowna in 1996, Dr. Larter had a private family practice in the Winnipeg suburb of North Kildonan. During the same time period, Dr. Geordie Smith enjoyed an academic teaching role as a clinical instructor at the U of M Faculty of Dentistry, in the restorative dentistry and crown and bridge departments. Dr. Larter has always enjoyed the life-long learning opportunities that practising dentistry requires.
Dr. Larter has studied and taken many didactic courses in placing dental implants as well as providing the prosthetic components for them. He has also studied to learn various surgical procedures including gingival (gum) grafting and pocket reduction procedures. Dr. Larter had also been a member of orthodontist, Dr. Richard Litt’s orthodontic study club for over 20 years, which offered the opportunity for continuing education and guidance in managing orthodontic cases and the straightening of teeth in both children and adults.
Dr. Larter also had the opportunity in the past to provide his services to the Kelowna Gospel Mission Dental Clinic, and helped with the establishment of a permanent dentist on staff at this very worthwhile and much needed service to the community.
In his leisure time, Dr. Geordie Smith enjoys travelling, often with his wife Judie, a hospital based pharmacist. He has two children, Justin and Alanna, both who are attending University. Allan loves golfing, road biking, skiing, practising his saxophone, and walking the family golden doodle on the Mission Park Greenwa
