Robert H. Carlson, DDS Dr. Robert Carlson was a native of Heidelberg, Germany and later moved to New Orleans, LA. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp and is a veteran of the Persian Gulf War. Once he returned home, he began his involvement in the dental field by earning his Associate of Dental Technology. He ultimately decided to pursue his dream of becoming a dentist. He received his Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences in 2004 from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. He then moved on to earn his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in May of 2008. With new techniques and technologies being developed all the time, Dr. Carlson believes that continuing education is a vital part of practicing dentistry. He has been continuing his own education with such prestigious organizations as the MISCH Institute, the Center for Advanced Dental Education, Progressive Orthodontics, ICOI (International Congress of Oral …Implantalogists), and the Pankey Institute. He is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the Louisiana Dental Association (LDA), the Greater Baton Rouge Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), the Dental Organization of Conscious Sedation (DOCS), and the LSU Alumni Association. He is also certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and CPR. Dr. Carlson has been married for over 23 years to his best friend, Victoria. And together they have one daughter, Vivianne. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, playing golf, and playing volleyball.