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Introduction and Welcome


Welcome to the website of Bill Smith, Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.


Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery involves the management of conditions pertaining to the mouth, jaws, face and neck. Bill Smith specialises in wisdom teeth, dental implants,complex dental extractions and facial skin cancer under both local and general anaesthetic.


His work is divided between NHS practice at Kettering General Hospital together with private practice at the Three Shires Hospital, Northampton and the Woodland Hospital, Kettering.
Bill Smith was appointed as a Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 1994.

  He is a Fellow of the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and a former Surgical Tutor at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Specialist interests

Bill Smith has specialist interests in many aspects of  Oral and Maxillofacial surgery including:

What do Patients and Colleagues think of Bill Smith?


  • "Mr. Smith is a conscientious worker, polite and caring towards his patients.  Always available for advice and comments.

  • "I have worked with Mr. Smith for many years and cannot fault him in anything.  As I work in admin he is always approachable if I have queries from patients and I have had lots of very positive feedback from patients regarding his clinical skills and support."

  • "It is always a pleasure to work with Mr. Smith.  He is efficient, professional and reliable.  He communicates with patients, relatives and staff in a friendly and polite manner.  Always has a clear plan for the procedure and post-operative management.  I will recommend Bill to all mangers as highly reliable and knowledgeable colleague."

  • "Mr Smith is always happy to help in whatever I need.  His work is done in a timely fashion and I never need to chase him for anything outstanding.  I have patients tell me frequently that Mr. Smith is kind and caring.  He is happy for Staff Grades to attend theatre with him to teach them."

  • "Mr. Smith is a respected and accomplished surgeon.  He has excellent leadership skills and it is a pleasure to work with him in theatres."

  • "Mr. Smith has been my supervisor now for 3 years.  I have learnt my basic oral surgery skill from himself through verbal and practical teaching sessions in theatre.  He is always available to answer questions and is never dismissive.  My only downside is that I don't have more teaching sessions."

  • "Bill Smith has been an excellent colleague and member of our team for well over 20 years.  He is a talented clinician and his results have always been and continue to be exemplary."

  • "A valued colleague whom I would not hesitate to ask to look after myself or my family."

Comments added by patients

  • "Dr Smith was pleasant, listened tome, explained everything well.  Speedy appt."

  • "Doctor very polite very helplful."

  • "Mr. Smith has alwsys been extremely kind and considerate.  There has never been a moment of worry."

  • "Very nice and considerate."

  • "Mr. Smith has been excellent in my treatment and aftercare.  thank you nurses too." 

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