Having spent most of her childhood in the Brighton area, Dr. Sarah Carrico is at home with her Livingston County patients. Dr. Carrico graduated from Brighton High School and obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology from Michigan State University. Moving out of state for a time, Dr. Carrico attended the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, where she obtained her D.M.D. She completed her pediatric dental residency at the Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Dr. Sarah Carrico joined Dr. Hale at Carrico & Radtke Pediatric Dentistry in 2004.
As an active member of Michigans pediatric dentistry community, Dr. Carrico advocates her own continuing education in pediatrics as well as that of her peers. Dr. Carrico is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and is also a member of the Livingston District Dental Society, the Michigan Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Having grown up in the Dearborn area, Dr. Dana Radtke graduated from Brighton High School. She went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences from Grand Valley State University before attending the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, where she received her D.D.S. Dr. Radtke completed her pediatric dental residency at the Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, where she remained on staff as a Pediatric Dentist for the next two years.
A native of Southeast Michigan, Dr. Dana Radtke is passionate about improving the oral health of Livingston Countys children. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Livingston District Dental Society and the Michigan Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Radtke has been with Carrico & Radtke Pediatric Dentistry since 2009. In her free time Dr. Radtke enjoys running, spending time with family and friends, watching and playing sports and cheering on the Maize & Blue.
Dr. Gentz is a native of Chelsea, Michigan. She completed her undergraduate studies at Case Western Reserve University and then continued on to dental school at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Following dental school, she completed 2 years of post-doctorate specialty training in pediatric dentistry at The Ohio State University and Nationwide Children's Hospital. During residency, she also obtained a Master's degree and completed her research thesis on pediatric dental sedation.
Dr. Gentz finds great satisfaction in working with children, helping them have a positive dental experience and putting smiles on their faces! In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Patrick, and their two dogs. Together, they enjoy camping, hiking, crossfit and cooking.
Dr. Fraser was born and raised in Port Huron. Dentistry has always been a significant part of his life as both his father and older sister are practicing general dentists. His mother is a dental hygienist and the office manager for their family practice. Dr Fraser grew up an avid hockey player and was fortunate enough to represent numerous US national teams. He played 4 years of varsity NCAA Division I hockey at Harvard. After one year of playing professional hockey, he decided to pursue a career in dentistry and attended the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.
He then completed his orthodontic specialty training at the University of Buffalo, where he researched the anatomical limits of tooth movement, utilizing 3-D imaging technology to improve efficiency and treatment success in orthodontics.In his spare time, he enjoys running marathons, playing ice hockey, water and snow skiing, and reading. Dr. Fraser and his wife, Alyssa, a certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, are passionate about providing exceptional care to their patients.
Kathleen is our general manager. She has been in the dental field since 1978. She met her husband, John, in the army, in which she served for 12 years. Time away from work is spent with her husband and son, Thomas. She enjoys reading, cooking, and hanging out with friends and family.
Sheila is our business manager. She can help with any billing or insurance questions you may have. She has worked for us since June of 2000 and will make sure your visit at our office is exceptional. She attended Cleary University where she obtained an Associate Degree in General Business, followed by a Bachelor Degree in Business Management. Sheila is married and has two children. She loves to go on vacation with her family, read, dance, and relax.
Rachel has been a dental assistant since 2004. Her years at our office have been a key part to developing an outstanding rapport with the kids. She is married and has one child. In her spare time she enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with her friends and family.
Autumn joined our office as a dental hygienist in 2011. Autumn is our OSHA coordinator.Autumn graduated from Lansing Community College with an Associates degree in Applied Science in 2011. She also earned an Associates degree in General Studies. Autumn grew up in Byron, MI and currently lives with her husband and son. Autumn brings a fresh perspective to our hygiene department. Her smile and enthusiasm brings sunshine to our whole office. When not working she enjoys fishing, astronomy and spending time with family and friends.
Lisa is the Director of Hygiene. She is a 1987 graduate of Mott Community College, with an Associates Degree in Applied Science. Lisa joined Pediatric Dental Associates in October of 2000. Her greatest hope is to make a positive difference in all the lives she touches in our practice. Lisa is married and has four children. She enjoys time with her friends and family, exploring the beach, boating, shopping, karate and cardio kick boxing.
Lori is one of the smiling faces at our front desk. She is a graduate of Ross and has been working in our office since January 2014. When she is not at work, she enjoys biking, reading and spending family time with her husband and three daughters.
Natalie joined our practice in May 2011 as a dental assistant. Her enthusiastic nature around children and compassion for them has been a wonderful addition to our practice. In her spare time she enjoys long walks, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
Courtney is a Ferris State University graduate receiving her Associates in Applied Science in 2013, she then started working for our company a year later. She brings a fun and peppy attitude to work every day and loves laughing alongside her coworkers! Courtney lives on the lake in Linden and loves every second of it in the summertime. She likes to go kayaking every night after work with her boyfriend, attending country concerts, and spending time with her friends and family.
Francesca goes by 'Fran' at the office. She joined our team in 2020 and loves being a dental assistant. Her favorite part of her job is making each visit a positive experience for her patients. She finds great reward in helping a patient overcome obstacles and fears. When she is not at work she enjoys crafting, artwork, spending time with her horses and other animals and relaxing on the lake in the summer with friends and family.
McKenna graduated from Byron High School in 2019. She joined our team in 2021 and is one of our talented assistants. She has a kind and caring manner that puts her patients at ease. Her passion outside of work is photography. She also enjoys fishing, summer days on the boat and spending time up north in Cheboygan and Caseville.
Shelly is one of our amazing dental hygienists. After graduating from Lansing Community College in 2000 with an associates degree in applied science, Shelly worked in a general dental practice with patients of all ages. She joined our pediatric dental team full-time in 2020. Her humor and kindness shine through with every patient. She lives with her husband, two sons and their two rescue dogs. In her time off she enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Jessica is our orthodontic treatment coordinator. She is a Howell High School graduate. She continued on to WCC where she received her RDA and COA. She has worked in orthodontics since 2011. She enjoys camping, drawing and spending time with her family and animals. Jessica currently resides in Pinckney with her husband and 2 boys.
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Rating 3.5 out of 5 based on 52 reviews
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2 years ago
My kids receive amazing care here.
Stephanie Bennett
2 years ago
This is by far the best quality most attentive, positive, skilled dentist office I've ever been too...and my teeth are long gone (disease) so I've got a lot of experience to pull from! Between that and two kids I've been too many and seriously I can't advocate enough for this offices skill and quality! Especially during the pandemic. Major steps to protect our kids, keep things sterile, and no problem with the 3 times I had to reschedule for classroom covid issues. If you need a pediatric dentist in Brighton look no further, you won't find better!
Erica Hogendyk
2 years ago
My son is 3 and he came here for the first time (his first time at a dentist office as well) and we had Miss Rachel and Miss Shelly (I'm sorry if I spelled your names wrong!). They made him so comfortable and even giggling for his first time. He was quite nervous until they had him smiling and laughing. I wish I could get my youngest here when it's his time, but maybe we shall see! I'm glad I came here for my son. They really took good care of him!
kasey hadd
2 years ago
we LOVE dr carrico & staff! we drive over 100 miles for kind compassionate respectful care! this is a UNICORN experience
Kristy Thiel
2 years ago
Love this dentistry for my children. They are kind caring and very understanding. Love this practice
Mary George
2 years ago
My daughter has special needs. She is nonverbal and nonambulatory. The team goes above and beyond, to accommodate and helps her keep a sparkling smile that lights up the room!
Bev Black
2 years ago
We were referred to this dentist office because my son was uncooperative at our family dentist office when he was younger. He loves this place and has never had a complaint! The staff and dentists know how to work with children to get then to cooperate in the chair.
Caitlin Seldon
2 years ago
I was extremely impressed with our dental hygienist today. My daughter has Smith-Magenis Syndrome and one of our biggest struggles is dental hygiene. The dental hygienist looked up her syndrome before our appointment and created a plan of action to help her have a positive experience. I had been dreading this appointment all week and honestly left in happy tears. I was so incredibly proud of my daughter and so happy the staff went above and beyond to help her have an excellent experience.
Jessica Ignatowski
2 years ago
I absolutely love this office. Dr. Carrico, Dr. Radtke and Dr. Gentz are all excellent pediatric dentists. I can say this with confidence and honesty, that every staff member at this office loves your child. Both clerical and clinical staff. They care about your children and providing the best care. If you know me personally you know that I would never work anywhere that I didn't feel comfortable taking my children. I have worked in the Livingston County dental community for a long time. The reason why the doctors have established the one parent, one child rule is one of the reasons why the dentists at this office can provide such excellent care. Unfortunately siblings can be a distraction. Our doctors want to give the child in the chair 110% of their attention. Dental office's have sharp instruments that can be eye- catching for a small child. It is their job as dental professionals to not only provide your child with dental care but keep everyone who is in the operatory safe. We as a society have become so accustomed to our neighborhood dentist being no big deal that we forget that even though a dental procedure is not quite as complex as heart surgery, it is still considered a surgical procedure on hard tissue in the body. Do you go in the operatory when a person is having surgery? This rule was not created with malicious intent but to keep your children safe while providing top notch dental care.
Nancy Adams
2 years ago
Stay away from this practice! My special needs granddaughter had a dental extraction done here on a baby tooth on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, and it was a nightmare! The tooth broke off into 3 pieces during the procedure, and it appears that they did not increase the local anesthesia to accommodate the extra pain she was in due to the "digging" they had to do in order to complete the extraction. If they don't know how to provide safe, adequate care to special needs children, they should be honest with the parents and tell them to take the child elsewhere!
Jessica Bustos
2 years ago
My 2 year old daughter just had her first appointment. Dr. Carrico was terrific! She made the visit a breeze for my daughter and eased all my concerns regarding her treatment. We have always had great experiences since my sons starting coming here roughly 5 years ago.
Brian Meyer
2 years ago
I do not recommend this place! The staff was very rude, and i was told I would not be able to sit with my child (who suffers from anxiety) during her cleaning. I explained the situation and they wouldn't budge! I will never go back!
Andrea Shorkey
2 years ago
I'm shocked at the negative reviews left here, because this is the absolute BEST Pediatric Dentistry!! Where do I begin? Every person here is kind, competent, and caring. I have a child with special needs and they go above and beyond to accommodate him. He's gone from an anxious and fearful patient to a calm and confident one- in large part due to their calm nature that earned his trust. To those complaining about not being able to bring multiple children in the back, what on earth do you expect? This is a *professional, medical* facility, not a play place (even though they sure do make it so fun here, it can be easy to confuse the two )!! These are doctors and medical staff that are here to dispense medical care, and ensuring a professional environment that enables them to properly do their important jobs is their top priority! Would you want anything less for your children? I know I wouldn't. Thought and care go into every decision or rule that they make, and I for one will respect every single one of them. I can't thank them enough for always having my children's health at the forefront of their decisions, and I trust them implicitly with that part of their health. They are top notch in every sense of the phrase, and I will always go out of my way to recommend them to every person that I can!!
Autumn Dornton
3 years ago
My son adores Dr. Carrico
SteeleMan Inspections
3 years ago
Where do I begin? Our four-year-old son had nerve damage from bumping his teeth running around the house so it was highly recommended that we pull his two front teeth later to find out that he really needed four of them pulled (as he was at risk for infection). This was done by Dr. Sarah A. Carrico And I must admit, I was extremely nervous about him getting laughing gas and the procedure in general. She went extremely slow and put up with 1 million questions I had with a smile and a sense of peace. She truly loves children! You can see it by the personal drawings Proudly displayed by the children that have been treated in the office hanging on the walls. The quality, care, professionalism, and knowledge blew me away. Trust is very valuable to me and I would say I trust them with the care of my children. Thank you again for such wonderful service and kindness. Tammy Stahl
Brian Meyer
3 years ago
I do not recommend this place! The staff was very rude, and i was told I would not be able to sit with my child (who suffers from anxiety) during her cleaning. I explained the situation and they wouldn't budge! I will never go back!
Andrea Shorkey
3 years ago
I'm shocked at the negative reviews left here, because this is the absolute BEST Pediatric Dentistry!! Where do I begin? Every person here is kind, competent, and caring. I have a child with special needs and they go above and beyond to accommodate him. He's gone from an anxious and fearful patient to a calm and confident one- in large part due to their calm nature that earned his trust. To those complaining about not being able to bring multiple children in the back, what on earth do you expect? This is a *professional, medical* facility, not a play place (even though they sure do make it so fun here, it can be easy to confuse the two )!! These are doctors and medical staff that are here to dispense medical care, and ensuring a professional environment that enables them to properly do their important jobs is their top priority! Would you want anything less for your children? I know I wouldn't. Thought and care go into every decision or rule that they make, and I for one will respect every single one of them. I can't thank them enough for always having my children's health at the forefront of their decisions, and I trust them implicitly with that part of their health. They are top notch in every sense of the phrase, and I will always go out of my way to recommend them to every person that I can!!
Lauren Zoner
3 years ago
Was reommended to take my 6 year old son here for a lot of work he needed (3 fillings and crowns). We had a plan for him to get the work done every month so it would be less invasive for him and more affordabe for me. (each treatment was around ($450-$500, and my insurance wasn't accepted). Fast forward to his second round of treatment and he was literally screaming and shaking in pain... i tried to comfort him but was quickly told this was a common reaction... um no. I know my kid and know his reactions. this was not a normal painful reaction, this was torture. After we left i asked if he could show me what was hurting and the inside of his cheek was inflamed, broken, and bloody due to their tools pinching his skin! Not even on the same side the work was being performed on. I was so mad that I cancelled his last appt and promised him I would never take him back there. I should note that we only ever saw Dr. Radtke so I can only speak for our experience with her and I was very displeased. A year later, we ran into another tooth issue i was desperate not to take him back to this office. I ended up coming across LifeSmiles in Howell and let me tell ya.... WHAT A DIFFERENCE. My son had to have his tooth extracted and this kid didn't even cry, flinch, or make a peep. He actually told me he didn't even know they were pulling his tooth until she showed it to him after. Just do yourselves a favor and go to LifeSmiles... i think the negative reviews here and positive ones there speak for themselves.
Karma Jordan
3 years ago
This place has really lost its marbles.. Do not recommend if you have more than 1 child. I have to leave my minor child (8 years old) alone in the room to have dental work done because i had to bring his sibling with him and apparently siblings are not allowed to be in the room while we wait.
Lenny Vaz
3 years ago
The office smelled like fart
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