Dr. Carla Stappenbeck is a board-certified pediatric dentist who has been caring for children's smiles for 19 years. She completed advanced training at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and earned her dental degree from the University of Maryland, graduating in the top three percent of her class. Dr. Stappenbeck believes that teaching children good dental habits early helps them grow up with healthy smiles that last a lifetime, and she focuses on preventive care to make that happen. She is accepting new patients in Pooler, Georgia, and is active in professional organizations including the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. As a mother of three, Dr. Stappenbeck understands what families need and is honored by the trust parents place in her care.

Specialties

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Pediatric DentistryPrimary
Dental care for children and adolescents

Education & Training

Cincinnati Children's HospitalResidency Hospital
Harvard Medical SchoolUndergraduate School
Bachelor's degree, Harvard University
Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS), University of Maryland
Diplomate, American Board Of Pediatric Dentistry2009
Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (residency program)
University Of Maryland School Of DentistryMedical School
Harvard UniversityUndergraduate School
Omni Pediatric Dentistry Postdoctoral FellowshipFellowship Hospital

Board Certifications

Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Credential: D.D.S.

NPI registered: 05/17/2007

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistryInfants and childrenAdolescentsSpecial health care needsMedically compromised patientsPreventive care

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
American Dental Association
Georgia Dental Association
Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry

Awards & Recognition

Pugh Award for scoring in the top three percent on board examination

Beyond the Office

Chief resident at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Looking forward to becoming active in the Pooler community

Grew up in Virginia

Married to Charles

Has three children

Owns two German Shepherds

Previously practiced as an associate in Pennsylvania

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