A true Southern California native, Dr. Carlson was born and raised in Orange County. Unable to leave the sunshine, he stayed local, graduating Summa Cum Laude fromUCLAwith aDoctorate of Dental Surgery before continuing onand completing hisSpecialty Certificate in Orthodonticsand a Masters Degree in Oral and Craniofacial Biology, alsoatUCLA.
Dr. Carlson is passionate about life and orthodontics and he loves what he does! He believes that every individual seeking to improve their life through a smile transformation deserves a unique approach to treatment. An over-achiever and perfectionist, you can rest assured he will work tirelessly to give you the results you or your child deserve.
Because of his meticulous attention to detail, he was honored with the Best Case presented at the 2014 American Board of Orthodontics Examination. In 2016, Dr. Carlson published a Case Report in the prestigious American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (AJODO) that was later chosen as the 2017 Case Report of the Year by the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics. His contributions to orthodontic research include furthering automated analysis of three-dimensional surface morphology in craniofacial structures.
Dr. Chuck is also a husband and proud father. He lives with his wife, Tara, daughter, Bradyn, and the worlds greatest dog, Kingston. In his free time, you might find him in the ocean, on a mountain, building something, or simply relaxing at the beach or pool. He is passionate about travel, food and meeting new people.
