Dr. Carla Stappenbeck

Dr. Carla Guzmán Stappenbeck grew up in Virginia before earning her bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland. She then obtained a certificate in pediatric dentistry from the prestigious residency program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center where she had the opportunity to serve as chief resident. By training at one of the nation’s top children’s hospitals, she gained extensive experience treating people with special needs and medically compromised patients.

“Dr. Carla” is a board certified pediatric dentist and earned the Pugh Award for scoring in the top three percent on her board examination. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association, and the Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. Carla enjoyed her years as an associate in private practice in Pennsylvania and is now excited to call Pooler home. She is looking forward to becoming active in the community. Along with her husband, Charles, Dr. Carla has three adorable children and two active German Shepherds.