Dr. Cara Deleon is a board-certified pediatric dentist with 18 years of experience dedicated to making dental visits positive and comfortable for children. She specializes in caring for children with special needs, detecting early tooth decay, and preventing cavities—all while helping kids build healthy attitudes about dental care. Dr. Deleon brings unique expertise in advanced techniques like in-office IV sedation dentistry (safely administered by a Board Certified Pediatric Anesthesiologist) and has been recognized nationally with leadership awards for her excellence and innovation in pediatric dentistry. She actively teaches other dentists and researchers about important topics like how tooth problems can signal underlying health conditions. Dr. Deleon is accepting new patients in Savannah and is committed to preserving every child's smile by providing compassionate, expert care in a child-centered environment.

Specialties

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Pediatric DentistryPrimary
Dental care for children and adolescents

Education & Training

University of Louisville - Pediatric Specialty Residency (2 years)
University of Georgia (Dietetics major)
Medical College of Georgia (MCG) - Dental School, Augusta

Board Certifications

South Carolina Pediatric Specialty License
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Georgia Dental License
Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Basic Life Support

Credential: D.M.D

NPI registered: 07/09/2008

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistrySpecial needs dentistryCavity preventionEarly decay detectionIn-office IV sedation dentistry

Technology & Equipment

In-office IV sedation (administered by Board Certified Pediatric Anesthesiologist)

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentists
American Dental Association
Georgia Dental Association
Alpha Upsilon Phi (service-based honor society)

Awards & Recognition

International College of Dentists Leadership Award
Georgia Dental Association Outstanding Leader Award
Public Health Award

Beyond the Office

Speaker, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Annual Session - 'Safety Stainless Steel Crowns'

Research Presenter, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry - 'Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Children'

Guest Lecturer, Kosair Children's Hospital Research Lecture Series - 'Tooth Clues to Underlying Medical Conditions'

Student Dental Association President (junior year at MCG)

Spent high school years in Augusta, Georgia

Traveled and lived around the world in places like Alaska and Germany due to father's military service as an orthodontist

Calls Savannah her home

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