Dr. Smith received his undergraduate education at the University of California at Irvine, earning a B.S. in Biological Sciences. Immediately following, he attended graduate school at the University of California at Los Angeles, receiving a Masters in Public Health degree.

Dr. Smith graduated from the University of Pacific School of Dentistry, at San Francisco where he was valedictorian of his class. He received an additional year of training in a general practice residency at the Veterans Administration Hospital in San Francisco. Research during his residency culminated in the publication of an article in the Journal of the California Dental Association. Upon completion of his residency, Dr. Smith joined Cupertino Dental Group.

Dr. Smith is a member of the American Dental Association, and Santa Clara County Dental Association. He has also been awarded membership in both Public Health and Dental National Honorary Societies.

To keep up with current advances in dentistry, Dr. Smith has attended numerous post graduate education courses in general dentistry, advanced endodontics, and has received training in osseointegrated implants.

Dr. Smith loves to travel and incorporates his avid participation in skiing and water sports in his journeys.