Welcome to Creating Smiles LLC
At Creating Smiles LLC, we believe a healthy smile is more than just aesthetics-it’s a gateway total body wellness. Founded by Dr. Jacqueline Samuels, our mission is to bridge the gap the between oral health and overall wellbeing. We take an integrative approach to dentistry, helping you understand how your smile connects to your metabolic health, cardiovascular system and long term vitality.
This is more than a dental experience-it’s a wellness journey!
Whether you’re here to enhance your smile, improve your health or gain knowledge that empowers you to live better, you’re in the right place. Through education, personalized care, and a passion for prevention, we are redefining what it means to truly be healthy-one smile at a time.
Meet Dr. Jacqueline James Samuels
Dr. Jacqueline Samuels earned her Bachelors of Arts degree from the University of Virginia in 1993 and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland Dental School in 1997. In 2005, she opened her dental practice in Co-Op City in the Bronx, New York-where she was raised-bringing her passion for care back to the community that shaped her. With a passion for prevention and education, she is committed to helping others take control of their health through the lens of oral-systemic wellness.
She is also the Founder of Wellness 5.0™ , an integrative wellness brand launching soon, designed to redefine health by connecting dentistry with whole-body care and addressing key drivers of chronic disease, including metabolic syndrome.
Outside of her professional work, Dr. Samuels enjoys traveling and competing in triathlons-reflecting her deep commitment to an active balanced lifestyle.
She is on a mission to change the world, one smile at a time.
Treatments
Regular dental visits are essential to make sure oral health-from tooth decay to oral cancer- are detected and treated in a timely manner. At our office, your oral health is our paramount concern. We want to make sure your teeth stay healthy, function well and look great! From regular cleanings and exams to advance restorative treatments, all of your routine dental needs can be met right here.
Services we offer include:
Bonding, to repair small chips or cracks
Braces, for teens and adults, to correct dental malalignments
Crowns and Bridgework, to replace large amounts of tooth, or missing teeth
Dental Implant Restorations, to restore missing teeth
Fillings, to make your teeth healthy again
Invisalign and Clear Aligners, to straighten teeth without traditional braces
Lasers-Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy, to remove diseased tissue and bacteris and healing of gums
Mouth Guards, to protect your teeth an help with jaw pain
Periodontal (Gum) Disease Therapy, to prevent tooth loss
Sleep Appliance, to improve or eliminate sleep apenea
Removable Dentures, to help you smile again
Root Canal Treatment, to save an infected tooth
Sealants, to protect from decay
Teeth Whitening, to brighten and remove heavy stains from your smile
Tooth extractions. rmove hopeless teeth
Veneers, to reshape teeth
New Patients
Thank you for choosing Creating Smiles LLC, we have created a comfortable envirnoment in which you can feel confident about dental care you receive. During your first visit, our objective is to get to know you better, to become familiar with your past dental experiences and to establish a treatment plan that will best meet your needs.
When you arrive, please be prepared to complete all insurance and health information forms, we ask that you fill out several forms that will get you acquainted with our office. Also, please assist by provoding the following:
ID card, insurance card and a list of current medications
Your initial appointment will last approximately one hour. In most cases, we will clean your teeth and xrays will be taken. Our dentist will perform an exam and evaluate diagnostics, which will help diagnose tooth decay, periodontal disease, jaw problems, signs of oral cancer, and screen for sleep and airways disorders. Once the exam is completed, our dentist will review their findings and discuss a treatment plan.
We believe that good care begins with open communication, and we promise to speak candidly with you. Working together, we can achieve a true partnership with one common goal-to improve your health!
Professional Memberships, Leaderships and Certifications
2026 Certified Health Coach
2024 Trustee, New York State Dental Association
2021 Delegate, American Dental Association
2018-2020 President, Bronx County Dental Society
2012 Graduate, Progressive Orthodontics Seminars
2010-Present Board Member, Peer Review Committee, Bronx County Dental Dental Society
2007-Present Coordinator, Children’s Dental Health Month
2005-Present Executive Board Member, Bronx County Dental Society
2005-2018 Board Member, NYS Dental Association Council on Dental Benefits Program