Meet the doctor
Richard A. Carlson, DDS
“My mission is to treat all my patients as if they were my family members.”
-Richard A. Carlson, DDS
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Carlson lives on Fripp Island with his wife, Tara. They recently moved from the Annapolis area of Maryland. The couple has three children together: Alex, who resides in Colorado; Reed and his wife, Paige, who live in New York City with their son Chase; and Courtney, who lives in Maryland. In his free time, Dr. Carlson enjoys traveling, playing golf, spending time at the beach, cooking, and learning about new wines and cuisine.
Experience
Dr. Carlson has completed postgraduate training in Cosmetic Dentistry (check out his Instagram page to view some of his cosmetic dentistry work: @richardcarlsondds), Veneers, Smile Design, Implant Restoration, and Implant Placement.
Dr. Carlson is a Fellow of the World Clinical Laser Institute and a member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry, the Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honor Society, and the Academy for Sports Dentistry. He is a former team Dentist for the Villanova Men’s Lacrosse team and St. Mary’s High School Athletic Teams.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, University of Maryland – Baltimore, Maryland
Bachelor of Science in Zoology
University of Maryland – College Park, Maryland