dr. carl smetko

DDS
Dental Sleep Specialist in Tustin / Santa Ana

Dr. Smetko’s dental career spans 47 years, 38 of which he has spent as a private practitioner here in Santa Ana. Dr. Smetko is an advocate for conservative treatment which is why he developed a strong interest for oral appliance therapy. As part of his continued education, he has specialized in helping patients overcome snoring, obstructive sleep apnea, and TMJ dysfunction.

Dr. Smetko believes that patients have the right to take part in the treatment. He educates each patient thoroughly on the side effects of their condition and the available solutions. Dr. Smetko makes sure that the patient has enough knowledge about their snoring, sleep apnea, and TMJD issue to make an informed decision.

Capitalizing on four decades of professional experience, Dr. Smetko has joined Dr. Kareem Abraham in providing non-invasive solutions for snoring, sleep apnea, and TMJ syndrome. The team is determined to help patients find alternatives to CPAP therapy and surgical interventions.

When he is not treating patients, Dr. Smetko enjoys traveling with his wife, biking, and hiking. His favorite hobby is open track auto racing in his ’65 Mustang Shelby. Being vocally trained in five languages, Dr. Smetko also has a lifelong affection for classical music.

Education/ Certificates

  • Marquette University in Wisconsin

Professional Affiliation

  • Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
  • American Academy of Sleep Medicine

What to expect when you visit us?


  • helping patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) find non-invasive treatment options like oral appliances
  • educating individuals in Santa Ana and Tustin about the risks of snoring and sleep apnea
  • helping patients take back their deep, restorative sleep
  • providing pain relief to TMJ disorder sufferers
  • reducing the number of undiagnosed OSA patients
  • providing OSA sufferers with an effective, non-invasive CPAP alternative
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