Stephen Carter started his long road to becoming an orthodontist by working his way through Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology in three years. Next came four years of dental school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, graduating with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery. To become an orthodontic specialist, Dr. Carter attended Washington University in St. Louis and received his Master of Science in Orthodontics, in addition to completing an Advanced Education Certification in Orthodontics.
Dr. Carter has been in the exclusive practice of orthodontics since 1980. He has seen many changes over the years, but his dedication to provide a caring environment and state-of-the-art treatment to each patient has remained.
In an effort to keep up with the ever-changing world of technology and great advances in orthodontic care, Dr. Carter regularly attends numerous training and educational seminars. He was one of the first orthodontists to provide Invisalign and AcceleDent in the area. He is also an active member of several organizations, including:
Dr. Carter has been honored by his peers by being elected into 5280 Magazine's Top Dentists continuously since it began in 2008. He has also served as board member of the Colorado Summer Meeting for the Advancement of Orthodontic Practice and Research. Dr. Carter also has a strong commitment to social responsibility and takes great pride to give back to the community through charitable efforts like partnering with The Colorado Orthodontic Foundation, Kids In Need of Dentistry (KIND), and Dental Lifeline Network (formerly the National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped).
In addition to practicing orthodontics, Dr. Carter has played baseball for most of his life and is currently playing with the Colorado Blues in a local men's senior baseball league. He and his wife have five grown children, two dogs (Tucker and Finn), are ardent Colorado Rockies fans (never missing a home season opener), and love to travel.
Our staff is highly skilled, uniquely trained and aims to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient! Our staff consists of team members with specialized training and multiple certifications, and each one of our team members has years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We strive to stay abreast of the very latest in technology and advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.
Hi, I'm Stef! I have been a Certified Expanded Function Dental Assistant now for 15 years. Instead of starting with a general dental practice, I jumped right into orthodontics and haven't looked back! Prior to being an orthodontic assistant, I was a Secondary English/Theatre teacher. I love working with kids of all ages and adults, too! Orthodontics allows me to still work closely with the public, stretches my brain, and lets me teach patients about what we're doing and why. We have an amazing doctor and team--we have mutual respect for what each other does and have a LOT of fun doing it!
I grew up in Northern Wyoming, graduated from the University of Wyoming, lived in Washington, Texas, South Dakota, and came to Denver 10 years ago. I have an amazing husband,a beautiful daughter, and two adorable doggos! I am a voracious reader and sing in a localchoir, Voices West.
I'm Teggin, and I have been with Carter Orthodontics for 20 years and in the dental field for 25years. After working as a general dental assistant for a year, I realized that going into orthodontics would allow me to use my hands more creatively. I also build many of our patients appliances in our on-site lab. I love watching our patients smiles transform.I believe strongly in the confidence that we give our patients--it can make a profound difference in their lives! I believe our doctor and team are the BEST team out there. We love and respect each other, we laugh (A LOT), and we support each other. Having fun together is a daily occurance and it shows in how we perform our skills and in the relationships we build with our patients and their families.
I'm a native to Colorado and feel blessed every day to have the beautiful Rocky Mountains as my backdrop. I recently married my soulmate and have four children (2 biological & 2 bonus), and though our last names don't match, our hearts do! We also have 2 dogs, 1 cat, 1 ball python, 1 bearded dragon and 1 goldfish.I love to run and challenge myself with distance/endurance running and love to paint--you can see my work many times on our windows in the bay! I enjoy doing plumbing side jobs on the weekends with my husband and go to lots of our children's volleyball and basketball games.
I am excited to be on the team at Carter Orthodontics, where everyone has a reputation for excellence, fun, and friendliness. Orthodontics can really change a persons life for the better, whether its to alleviate chronic pain or improve self-confidence. Im proud to be a small part of the process. I am responsible for personalizing payment plans that work for our patients and their families. I come from a family that always placed an emphasis on oral health, so this field was a natural fit!
I am married to the love of my life and have five adult kids and four grandkids. I enjoy spending time with my family, party and event planning, and have recently rediscovered my love of cooking. I exercise my creativity through crafting and sewing, and love making people laugh!
I am a Colorado native and married to my high school sweetheart! I have two children and three fur babies. I love spending time cooking for my family and enjoy a good movie or book at the end of the day. I have a bit of a secret penchant for racecar driving and checkered flags. Our family also fosters dogs in need and volunteers at the Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Foundationan organization very close to our hearts!
At Carter Orthodontics, we are committed to providing the highest quality clinical care and personalized service in a warm and compassionate atmosphere. Dr. Carter and our staff enjoy getting to know each patient and their families, and love creating relationships that last multiple generations.
We believe that good orthodontic care begins with open communication. We promise to speak candidly with you about our diagnosis and recommendations, any alternative treatments and any symptoms present that may require further treatment. Working together, we can achieve a true partnership, with one common goal helping you achieve a beautiful, confident smile!
We know that our office is only as effective and as welcoming as the people who work in it, which is why we take pride in our friendly, well-trained staff members! As a team, we are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient, comprehensive treatment in a supportive, nurturing environment. We promise to speak candidly with you about possible treatments as well as any risks and associated costs of treatment, and how treatment can address your individual needs as a patient.