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Dr. Karson Carpenter is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and has been practicing dentistry since 1982. He is a member of many professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, Detroit District Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, International Association for Orthodontics, American Academy of Computerized Dentistry, International Academy of Laser Dentistry, Special Care Dentistry Association, and International Association for Disabled Oral Health. Dr. Carpenter has presented over 500 lectures to dentists and physicians across the United States.

Dr. Alma Nava has been practicing dentistry since 1986 and is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, Detroit District Dental Society, Special Care Dentistry Association and DOCS (Dental Oral Consciouss Sedation) among others. Dr. Nava is a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and has also been trained at the University of South California to perform IV Sedation.
Dr. Nava enjoys the outdoors; hiking, biking and kayaking are her favorite activities. She also enjoys photography and movie editing to share her memorable moments with family and friends.
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