Your childs smile is our passion, and it shows in the quality of our services! We have the experience, knowledge and state-of-the-art equipment to provide affordable and comfortable dental careevery time!
We provide the best and latest in technology and treatment options. We provide gentle, family-oriented care to the infants and children within the Riverview, Fishhawk, Brandon, Apollo Beach, Ruskin and Tampa Bay community.
We understand that dental treatment for your child is important. From the language we utilize to the office amenities, we strive to maintain a safe, comfortable, and soothing dental office for your infant and children.
Both Dr. Natalie Carr-Bustillo and Dr. Meghan Carter have worked endlessly to ensure excellent care for their patients. From the up-to-date technology and pediatric techniques, our goal is to always drive your child towards better dental health.
Dr. Carr, Dr. Carter and the Carr Dentistry team are amazing. We switched to this dentist office and our experience was exceptional. My 5 year old had to get a lot of work done and they made him feel very comfortable. Thanks again Carr Dentistry
I took my 11 month old daughter for her very first dental visit this week. From my first step through the door, the staff was friendly and helpful. Jordan was great at explaining the dental visit and what to expect and she gave some great tips on how to make it easier to brush the teeth of a child who is very resistant. We saw Dr. Carter and she was simply amazing! We couldnt ask for a better first visit and cant wait to go back in 6 months!
As a wife of a general dentist I had high expectations for my daughter's (at 18 months old) first dental experience. Dr. Carr and her staff exceeded those expectations! My daughter was happy and cooperative during her visit because the staff was gentle and friendly. I can't wait for my daughter to cultivate a great relationship with this office that can only result in a lifetime of superior dental health.
Dr. Carr-Bustillo attended dental school at Northwestern University in Chicagoone of the top dental schools in the country. While at Northwestern, she volunteered at the Saturday Morning Peoples Clinic, a clinic for low income families to receive dental care for their children. She was selected by faculty as one of four students from her class to work in an externship in Colorado, where she worked at the Fort Lumpston Community Health Clinic as a dentist for the migrant farm workers children.
Continuing her studies at the University of Texas, Houston, she completed a two-year residency program in Pediatric Dentistry, serving as chief resident during her second year. After finishing the certificate program, Dr. Carr-Bustillo decided to stay a third year to complete the necessary classes and Masters thesis to obtain a Masters in Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Carr-Bustillo received a Masters of Science in Oral Biology before going on to receive her board certification in 2006.
Dr. Carr-Bustillo moved back home to the Tampa Bay area in 2002 to practice in Tampa and Brandon. She has been active in organized dentistry, serving on and chairing numerous committees; her focus is providing access to care for the under-served population through programs including President of Floridas Project Dentist Care 2008, Hillsborough County Dental Association Give Kids a Smile, Smile Fridays, Childrens Dental Health Month and Florida Mission of Mercy.
Passionate about pediatric dentistry, Dr. Carr-Bustillo dedicates most of her time and talent to the delivery of dental care with an emphasis on education. She educated post graduate dental students from the University of Florida Dental School at their Advanced General Dentistry Residency program while it was in Tampa, and served as a faculty member. Dr. Carr-Bustillo supervised students on dental mission trips to Guatemala. She has also treated children in extreme poverty during mission trips to Peru and Haiti. She volunteered on the University of South Florida Ronald McDonald Care Mobile where she provided dental screenings and limited extractions to under-served children in Hillsborough County. Since its inception in 2014, Dr. Carr -Bustillo has volunteered and served as the pediatric lead at numerous Mission of Mercy events, a yearly event that provides free dental services to the underserved communities of Florida.
Additionally, Dr. Carr-Bustillo frequently participates in events sponsored by Fishhawk Riverview Rotary and is a group fitness instructor, teaching Body Pump, Body Flow and spin classes at local gyms. She and her husband Michael enjoy traveling when not in a pandemic.
While attending college, Dr. Carter worked as a dental assistant in a pediatric dental office. At that time, she confirmed her passion for treating childrens dental needs. Dr. Carter attended the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston for dental school and completed her pediatrics training at the University of Florida in Gainesville.
Giving back to the community and treating the underserved is important to Dr. Carter. She earned the Most Outstanding Volunteer award in dental school for her work with MUSC Childrens Hospital, Our Lady of Mercy community dental clinic, and multiple local dental outreach events. Her commitment to providing quality dental care has even crossed the seas with dental mission trips to Uganda and Andros, Bahamas.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Carter enjoys spending time with her family. She and her husband explore their hometown of Tampa with their children. Together they love to travel and cheer on the Bucs and Lightning!
Our primary goal is to make every visit to the office as friendly, streamlined, and convenient as possible. Our doctors and staff take the time to understand your childs needs to ensure your experience exceeds your expectations every time!
Carr Pediatric Dentistry offers a comprehensive approach to treating infants and children by offering a wide variety of services dedicated to each individual. Both Dr. Carr-Bustillo and Dr. Carter have expert knowledge of pediatric dentistry and utilize child-friendly techniques.
As healthcare professionals, we will always follow best practices and go beyond the guidelines in providing protection and precautions from viral and bacterial infections for our patients and staff. Your health and safety will always be our top priority.
We accept most insurance plans. We also accept payment from most PPO and indemnity plans. Please call our office at (813) 672-3368 for any questions or concerns about billing or payment options. We also offer our dental forms online for your convenience.
At Carr Pediatric Dental, our goal is to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for the entire family. In addition to our up-to-date treatment options, Dr. Carr-Bustillo & Dr. Carter aim to provide an exceptional and professional patient experience for every infant and child that visits the office.
Our doctors are board-certified pediatric dentists who combine their expert knowledge of dentistry with child-friendly dental techniques to create the perfect environment for your child to receive the dental care they deserve.