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Karl A. Smith, DDS, MS

Periodontal Care can save your life!
Let me help you live healthier than ever before.

As a periodontist, Dr. Karl Smith specializes in periodontics and implantology. Periodontists are experts in treatment of gum disease, establishing and maintaining periodontal health, cosmetic smile enhancement procedures, and dental implants to replace teeth that are missing. Although no one really likes to go to the dentist, we strive to make your visits with us as comfortable and pleasant as possible. Patients’ comfort is an important part of quality dental care. If you aren’t safe and comfortable you won’t go and going is just a good thing for your body!

Degrees, Training and Certificates: Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of California, Los Angeles 1981. After graduation immediately entered General Practice in the U.S. Air Force Dental Corps. Successfully completed three additional years of advanced training in the specialty of Periodontics, Dental Anesthesia and Implants in 1992 at the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio and Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center. Retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel after four years of reserve and fifteen years of meritorious world-wide active duty service in 1996. Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry and in DOCS, an organization for sedation dentistry..

Dr. Smith’s colleagues describe him as a gentle, easy-going person, and people come from near and far to experience the comfort and safety of his office and patient-oriented team. He is consistently rated by his peers as a Top Dentist 2010-2022 in Virginia Living, Washingtonian Magazine, and Northern Virginia Magazine.

His patient’s say: “I’d give 10 stars if I could. Dr. Smith is so kind, caring and explains everything so that you understand. His assistants are thorough, knowledgeable and gentle.”

Degrees, Training & Certifications

  • University of California, Los Angeles – Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree  – 1981

After graduation immediately entered General Practice in the U.S. Air Force Dental Corps.

  • University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio and Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center – Completed 3 Additional Years of Advanced Training in the Specialty of Periodontics, Dental Anesthesia and Implants – 1992

Retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel after four years of reserve and fifteen years of meritorious world-wide active duty service in 1996.

Dr. Smith ambitiously completed a Master of Business Administration degree with a Certificate in Health Services Management while working full time as a Periodontist.

Memberships

He won the John Pritchard Prize for outstanding research which included looking for a vaccine against bacteria that cause periodontal disease.

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Locations

Waldorf Office
601 Post Office Road
Suite #1-B
Waldorf, MD 20602
301-638-4867
drkarlsmith.com
info@drkarlsmith.com

Alexandria Office
2500 N. Van Dorn Street
Suite #128
Alexandria, VA 22302
703-894-4867
drkarlsmith.com
info@drkarlsmith.com

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