Meet the People

Dr. Pat – Patricia Ann Carta was raised in Ridgewood, NJ.  She received her BA with honors from Lafayette College in 1976.  Her DMD was earned in 1979 from the University of Medicine and Denistry of New Jersey.  In 1981, following two years of post doctoral study in children's dentistry, Dr. Carta received her certificate of specialization in pediatric dentistry.  Dr. Carta became a board certified pediatric dentist and a fellow of The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry in 1990.  For her orthodontic training, Dr. Carta completed three years of post doctoral studies in a straight wire orthodontic program in 1987.  Each year Dr. Pat continues to complete advanced studies in both orthodontics and pediatric dentistry.  Dr. Carta has been in private practice in Middletown since 1981.

She and her husband, Carl, reside in Middletown with their five children:  Kelly, Meghan, Laura, Jennifer and Michael.

Christine (Front Desk Manager) – Christine possesses a diverse business background with experience in office management, insurance, accounts payable, payroll and purchasing functions. She is a 1996 honors graduate from Dean College with an Associates Degree in Law Enforcement and a 1999 graduate of Central Connecticut State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.  Christine was married in the summer of 2005 and has been a part of Dr. Carta’s team since December 2000.  In her spare time she enjoys volunteering for the American Red Cross.  Christine and her husband, Joe, were blessed with their first son Nico, Sept. 2008.  And in May 2010, they were blessed with their second son Santo!

Patty (Appointment Coordinator) – Patty has been part of Dr. Pat's team since April 2003.  In 1997 Patty graduated from the dental assisting prgram at Tunxis Community College.  Patty has 16 years experience in the dental field between assisting and the front desk.  Patty loves working with children everyday.  In Dec. of 2009 Patty and her husband were blessed with the arrival of their daughter Kaitlyn. 

Kate (Scheduling Coordinator) – Kate has a diverse background in working with children, adults and administrative work.  She attended Central Connecticut State University majoring in Elementary Education and ran a home-based daycare for many years.  Prior to that, Kate worked in a real estate office with various administrative and accounting responsibities.  In addition to working at Dr. Pat's, Kate is a personal trainer.  She loves to exercise and enjoys working with people.  Kate resides in Wethersfield with her two children, Taylor and Andrew. 

Susan (Staff & Clinical Manager) – Susan is a dental hygienist and graduated from Southern Illinois University. She has worked in pediatric dental practice since 1970 and with Dr. Carta since 1989. She enjoys seeing and working with the children, talking with parents, and working with a caring and sensitive team.

Beth (Dental Hygienist/Office & Clinical Manager) – Beth, a mom to two young girls,  is a registered dental hygienist who has been working with Dr. Pat and her team since 1995. She was raised in Durham where she graduated from Coginchaug Regional High School. Beth went on to earn her degree in Dental Hygiene from Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists in Boston, Ma. She enjoys putting together local school lectures and working with the children both in and out of the office.

Amie (Dental Hygienist) - Amie is a registered dental hygienist who has been working with Dr. Pat since March 2002.  She was raised in Wolcott and graduated from Tunxis Community College with a degree in Dental Hygiene.  She has many years experience working with children in the dental office setting.  Amie enjoys her family life with her husband Marcel, daughter Amanda, and son Andrew. 

Robin (Dental Hygienist) - Robin is a registered detntal hygienist who graduated from Tunxis Community College with a degree in Dental Hygiene.  She joined Dr. Pat's office in July 2010 and is dedicated to helping her patients feel welcome, informed, and comfortable during their visit to her office.  She lives in Southington with her two children, Eric and Melissa. 

Lori (Dental Assistant) – Lori grew up in Durham and graduated from Coginchaug Regional High School. In 1999, she graduated from the dental assisting program at Briarwood College and became certified in radiology. She has a son and loves working with children. Lori has been working with Dr. Pat since August 2003.

Samantha (Dental Assistant) – Sam is a dental assistant certified in radiology.  She is a graduate of The University of Massachusetts Amherst with a degree in sports management and a minor in education.  Sam had the opportunity to play college softball, which gave her the chance to turn her passion for softball into a rewarding experience as a coach for The Competitive Edge Travel Softball Team.  A native of Tom's River New Jersey, Sam currently resides in Milford, CT with her dog Riley.

Kelly (Clinical & Business Assistant) – Kelly is a certified dental assistant and is a full time student at the University of New Haven focusing her area of studies in psychology.  She enjoys working with Dr. Pats office staff both at the front desk and in the clinical area. She loves playing softball and enjoys children a great deal!  Kelly has been working with us since August 2003.