Dr. Susan Helen Carron, D.D.S., M.S.
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1841245495
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About This Provider
Dr. Susan Carron is a pediatric dentist in Novi, Michigan, who has been caring for children's teeth for over 20 years. She earned both her dental degree and a master's degree in pediatric dentistry from the University of Michigan, and she's passionate about helping kids have a great first experience at the dentist. Dr. Carron believes that a positive start leads to healthy teeth for life, so she works hard to make visits comfortable and pain-free while explaining everything to both kids and parents. She's active in her profession and community, having taught at the University of Michigan and served as the first woman president of the Michigan Dental Association Foundation. Dr. Carron is accepting new patients and has a special focus on working with children who have special needs.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- MS in Pediatric Dentistry (Pedodontics), University of Michigan School of Dentistry, 1979
- DDS, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, 1977
Credential: D.D.S., M.S.
NPI registered: 05/23/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- Alpha Omega International Dental Society
- Michigan Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Michigan Dental Association
- Michigan Dental Association Foundation
- Delta Dental Fund of Michigan
- K.A. Easlick Society
Awards & Recognition
- 25-year service award from Michigan Dental Association Foundation
Beyond the Office
Taught pediatric dentistry part-time at University of Michigan School of Dentistry, 1979-1994
First woman president of Michigan Dental Association Foundation, 2014-2018
First woman to chair the MDA annual session, 1998
President of Michigan Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, 1993-1994 (first woman to hold position)
Chief examiner for pediatric dentistry specialty examination, 1998
First woman president of K.A. Easlick Society, 2013-2015
Executive secretary-treasurer of K.A. Easlick Society (starting 2023)
Active volunteer in Michigan dental organizations and boards
Husband is Howard R. Simon, a Certified Public Accountant
Has a daughter, Debra, also a CPA
Lives in Farmington Hills, Michigan
Had positive childhood dental experiences with Dr. Carl Gingles
Got braces, which furthered her interest in dentistry
Father was psychiatrist Dr. Dean P. Carron; mother was teacher Mildred
Attended Michigan State University before dental school
Founded and served as president of predental club at MSU
One of 14 women in DDS graduating class of 1977 (among 135 male students)
Was told by male U-M dental student neighbor that women weren't admitted to dental school
Decorated office with Beanie Babies and toys; played Disney movies in waiting room
Some patients continued seeing her into their college years
Made annual financial contributions to dental school since graduation; donated $15,000 for preclinical laboratory cubicle
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