Our Staff

Our staff is uniquely trained and highly skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. Our staff consists of team members with specialized training and multiple certifications, and each one of our team members has years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We strive to stay abreast of the very latest in technology and advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.

To experience the difference that only a well-trained, professional and courteous team can deliver, schedule your appointment with our office today.

Angela - Clinical Assistant

Ang

Angela joined Carlton Orthodontics in May 2020. She is a graduate of Holden High School Class of 2012. She is an EDDA certified assistant and has been working in the Dental field since 2014. Angela enjoys creating relationships with our patients along side Dr. Carlton and the team.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband, David, and their three beautiful children, Leo, Monroe, and Gracie! 

Courtney - Insurance/Financial Coordinator

Courtney 

Courtney will be the person that helps you with your insurance and financial needs. She was in general dentistry for six years before joining Carlton Orthodontics in May of 2021. She graduated with a Bachelor's in Business from Columbus State University in 2010. She enjoys working with Dr. Carlton and the rest of the team as well as watching our patients smiles transform!

In her spare time, she loves attending concerts, cooking, and spending time with her husband, Michael, and their 3 kids, Conner, Brette and Baylor.

Mel - Treatment Coordinator

Mel

Mel will be the person that will work with you during the initial appointment to ensure that all of your needs are met and questions answered. She has been with Dr. Carlton since February of 2009. She entered the orthodontic field in 1998 with E.D.D.A. Certification and enjoys watching patients' smiles transform. Mel also works in the clinic at various times so she may assist with your wires and colors.

In her spare time, she loves spending time with her three children: Cade, Calli and Cole. She also enjoys watching movies, cooking and hanging out with her family.

Melanie - Clinical Assistant

Melanie

Melanie joined Carlton Orthodontics in June of 2014. She is a graduate of Denham Springs High School class of 2011. She is X-ray and E.D.D.A certified. Melanie enjoys working side by side with Dr. Carlton and establishing relationships with our patients and their families.

Outside of work, she loves traveling and spending time with her husband Jordan and their two daughters, Kadence and Harper.

Morgan - Scheduling Coordinator

Morgan

Morgan is our scheduling coordinator that started with us in November of 2023. She is a graduate of East Ascension High School, class of 2018. Morgan enjoys working with Dr. Carlton and getting to know our patients and their families.

In her spare time she enjoys baking, traveling, and spending time with her boyfriend, Taylor, and their fur babies, Nova and Houston.

Suzana - Clinical Assistant

Suz

Suzana joined Carlton Orthodontics in May of 2016. She is a graduate of Woodlawn High School class of 2011. She is X-ray and E.D.D.A certified. Suzana enjoys working on patients and revealing their new smile!

Outside of work, she loves to paint in her spare time, travel and go on spontaneous trips, and spending time with her husband Dario and their two sons, Lucca and Leo.

Taylor - Sterilization Assistant

Taylor

Taylor joined our team October of 2023. She is a senior at Denham Springs High School and will graduate May 2024, and she will attend LSU in the Fall. She will major in Biology to pursue her dream of being an Orthodontist. She loves working as part of the Carlton team and learning daily.

Outside of work, she enjoys hanging out with her boyfriend and family. She enjoys going to concerts and traveling.