Dr. Karl Allen Smith DDS, MS
Periodontist | Periodontics
2500 N. Van Dorn St Suite 128 Alexandria VA, 22302Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
About
Dr. Karl A. Smith is a Periodontist and Implant Dentist serving the Alexandria area for more than 30 years. Dr. Karl Smith is experienced in Periodontal Treatment, Regenerative Procedures and Dental Implants. ...
Education and Training
University of California at Los Angeles B.S. in Psychology 1977
University of California, Los Angeles D.D.S. 1981
Provider Details
Awards
- FELLOWSHIP 1986 ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY
Treatments
- Periodontics And Implant Dentistry
- Periodontal Treatment
- Regenerative Procedures
- Dental Implants
- Biolase® Waterlase®
- Bone Grafting
- Crown Lengthening
- Gum Grafting
- Gum Recession
- Oral Cancer Exam
- Periodontal Scaling & Root Planing
- Pocket Reduction Surgery
- Soft Tissue Grafting
- Ridge Modification
- Root Amputation
- Sinus Augmentation
- Gum & Jawbone Corrective Treatments
- Bruxism
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Dental Association
- Professional Member American Academy of Periodontology
- Professional Member Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation
- Professional Member International Team for Implantology
- Professional Member Academy of Osseointegration
- Professional Member Northern Virginia Dental Society
- Professional Member Virginia Dental Association
- Professional Member Virginia Society of Periodontists Past-President
- Professional Member Maryland State Dental Association
- Professional Member Millennium Dental Study Club
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