Dentist — Fort Worth, TX
Get To Know Dr. Jade Carlson
Dr. Carlson joined our team at the beginning of 2023, and we couldn’t be happier about it! Her love for delivering personalized care will shine through from the moment you meet her, and she’s looking forward to helping her friends and neighbors in Fort Worth smile. If you’d like to learn more about what inspired her to become a dentist, where she studied, and what life outside the office looks like, then read on!
Spotlight On Dr. Carlson in
West Fort Worth Lifestyle Magazine
Dr. Jade Carlson, was recently featured in West Fort Worth Lifestyle magazine. Her personal journey into dentistry began at 14 when she underwent major reconstructive jaw surgery. This experience, marked by a challenging recovery, inspired her to pursue a career in dentistry. Learn more about her personal journey below!
What is an obstacle you have had to overcome in your life and/or career?
At 14 years old, my childhood dentist determined I needed major reconstructive jaw surgery. I had dreamed of starting high school socializing and playing volleyball with my friends, but instead, I faced an intense recovery with my jaw wired shut, eating through a straw, and enduring a swollen face during my months-long recovery. I’m certain I wouldn’t have felt as hopeful during the process if it weren’t for the amazing dentists and oral surgeons who worked on me and offered me their empathy and compassion. Not only did they give me a smile I was proud of, but I gained a renewed sense of confidence that completely transformed my life!
How has this had a positive impact on where you are today?
My experience at 14 years old had such an impact on my life that I told my parents I was going to be a dentist that year, and I followed through, becoming the first dentist in my family. My philosophy of patient care is inspired by the doctors who changed my life. I strive to provide my patients with an experience that emulates the one I received from that incredible team of dental professionals. I desire to build meaningful relationships with my patients, leaving them with a healthier smile and a renewed perspective of dentistry. Having encountered dentistry from both sides of the chair, I am grateful I found purpose in my circumstance that allows me to serve my patients with trust and understanding.
Why Did You Decide to Become a Dentist?
Back in the day, Dr. Carlson had braces, an expander, and oral surgery. In fact, she had her mouth wired shut for 6 weeks before entering high school! The procedure and how it changed her life for the better fascinated her, and she knew then and there that she wanted to spend her life helping others have a newfound confidence as well. At just 14 years old, she told her parents that she wanted to become a dentist!
All of these years later, she’s just as passionate about the dental field and what it can do for others. The combination of building lifelong relationships with science, medicine, and creativity is her favorite part of her job year after year. Genuinely, there is nothing she loves more than making others smile!
Where Did You Study Dentistry?
After attending Texas A&M University, Dr. Carlson chose to pursue her dental education at the UT School of Dentistry at Houston. There, she was the ASDA (American Student Dental Association) Community Service chair and a member of Psi Omega. Plus, she was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon (a national dental honor society)! If that wasn’t impressive enough, she completed a one-year residency program in Advanced Education of General Dentistry at OU College of Dentistry. Dr. Carlson has completed over 500 hours of continuing education, taking advanced courses in cosmetic dentistry, oral sedation, implant placement & restoration, and many others. Today, she continues to stay abreast of the latest techniques and technology through active memberships with the:
- American Dental Association
- Texas State Dental Association
- Fort Worth District Dental Society
- American Academy of General Dentistry
Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?
While not at the office, Dr. Carlson loves spending time outdoors with her husband, Nick, and French Bulldog Tito, as well as her Family & Friends She also has a passion for college football, and can often be found cheering on her favorite teams during the season, including her parents’ alumni the TCU Horned Frogs and Texas A&M Aggies! She loves to travel to new places and try new, exotic foods at different restaurants. Here’s an interesting fact about her: she did the sky jump off of the Stratosphere in Las Vegas.
