Dr. Christen Maryann Carlon, DMD

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Christen Maryann Carlon, who serves patients in Albany, Georgia.

Dr. Carlon has a passion for dentistry and has always strived to provide the most advanced technology available to ensure her patients’ treatment is comfortable and even enjoyable. In the summer of 2015, she joined her mother, Dr. Becky Carlon, at Carlon Dentistry.

Settled in the picturesque and historic avenues of Albany, Georgia with deep roots in the community, Carlon Dentistry was founded in 1952 by Dr. Bays (Dr. Becky Carlon’s father and Dr. Christen Carlon’s grandfather).

The dental practice continues its 60+ year history of trustworthy and honest care, offering knowledge, education, and experience to provide world-class results with only the best treatments and state-of-the-art care.

An Albany native, Christen spent her childhood dancing and cheering on the Knights at Deerfield Windsor. After early acceptance, she attended Emory University, becoming an active leader on campus through her sorority, Alpha Delta Pi.  At Emory, she took many graduate level biology courses, in addition to studying abroad in Australia.  

Following graduation in May of 2011, she immediately moved to Augusta to begin dental school at The Dental College of Georgia (formerly Medical College of Georgia). There, again, her outstanding skill and leadership were apparent. Not only did she complete an honor’s curriculum in the specialized field of endodontics, but she also completed esthetic cases side by side with Dr. Chiche, a world renowned esthetic prosthodontist and Chairman of the Department of Esthetics at the Dental College of Georgia. Dr. Chiche selected one of her cases to present on his world wide lecture circuit. In addition, she mentored younger dental students and volunteered at the Augusta VA Hospital, taking care of veterans’ oral health.   

Upon receiving her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree, Dr. Carlon knew there was only one place she wanted to be: back in her hometown practicing side by side with her greatest mentor, her mother. 

In private practice, she has expanded her knowledge and training in esthetic dentistry, specializing in minimal preparation veneers where the health of the patient’s teeth is a priority while ensuring outstanding results. She knows the aim of any esthetic procedure is to mimic a natural and youthful beauty.

During her time in Albany, Dr. Carlon has been inducted into several prestigious societies such as the “Women of Distinction: Honor’s Edition” and has been a recurring member of “America’s Top Dentists.” 

An active participant in local, state and national organized dentistry, she holds memberships in the Georgia Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. 

Continuing education has always been a high priority for Dr. Carlon; in addition to numerous other classes, she has completed challenging courses presented by the American Institute of Oral Biology in order to bring the latest scientific data to her patients, providing them with evidence-based dentistry.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.  

Outside of the office, Dr. Carlon is an avid runner and loves escaping for the weekend down to the beach.

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