Carol Middernacht, DMD

Dr. Carol studied dentistry at the University of Connecticut after earning a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry.  She then completed both her pediatric residency and fellowship at Columbia University, followed by a master’s degree in public health with a focus in health economics at Kingś College London.  For almost 15 years, Dr. Carol’s dental career in the American, European and International systems has led her to work in New York, London, Germany, Dubai and Kenya, with a focus on preventive care, functional appliances, and minimally invasive procedures.  She has volunteered in several countries providing oral health care services, served as a consultant for GCDFund in London, and co-authored a declaration of child health protection rights for the WFPHA in Geneva, Switzerland.  She currently continues to consult with a global health, education, and economic security foundation.

Dr. Carol recently moved to the capital region with her husband. While not working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading, and listening to music.

• Favorite color: Rich warm colors – red, green, pink, yellow, cream, blue

• Favorite children’s movie: Finding Nemo

• Favorite sing along Disney song: “Let it Go” from Frozen

• Favorite game to play: I cannot think of any, yikes!

• Go to Summer activity: Traveling and exploring new places

• Go to Winter activity:  Traveling and exploring new places

• Do you have any skills or talents that most people don't know about?  Does baking rock hard cookies count....?

• If I were a superhero, my superpower would be… Teleportation.  I would visit every country in the world.

• What are you most passionate about professionally? Creating healthy smiles, making children feel better, and increasing access to oral health care

• What excites you the most about your work?  Kids - they brighten my day in the most unexpected ways

• Tell us about your team and what makes them so exceptional! The team at Smile Lodge is very friendly and helpful.  They are quite relaxed and approachable, and make it a pleasant place to work.

• What else should our patients know about you? I like adventurous activities such as skydiving and zip-lining at 150kph.