Dr. Karl Smith has been in dental practice for over three decades. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and immediately entered General Practice in the US Air Force Dental Corps. He successfully completed three additional years of advanced education in the specialty of Periodontics. Additional training in IV Sedation and Dental Implants was completed by Dr. Smith at the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio and Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center.  He won the John Pritchard Prize for outstanding research which included looking for a vaccine against bacteria that cause periodontal disease.  Dr. Smith ambitiously completed a Master of Business Administration degree with a Certificate in Health Services Management while working full time as a Periodontist.

In his free time Dr. Smith enjoys traveling nationally and internationally.  He is an expert skier and enjoys playing other sports including tennis.  Family time with his five children and many grandchildren is very important to him.  He follows a number of sports teams including his college team UCLA, as well as the local professional teams the Washington Capitals, Nationals and Redskins.  When he was in college, Dr. Smith thought he should be a Dentist, Psychologist, or Meteorologist. He is always happy to predict the weather! Just ask!