Meet the Team
Matthew Carter, DDS
Patients’ goals are unique to each patient, so there’s no “one size fits all” standard that can be applied to everyone across the board. Treatment plans are tailored to each person’s lifestyle, attitude, goals, and his offerings as a dentist.
Dr Carters educational endeavors have taken him to learn skills taught world wide and include Level 4 training with OBI for full mouth reconstruction and occlusal harmony. As his training in Holistic dentistry deepened, he began focusing his roll in the practice to be more on the surgical aspect. To this he studied with Dr Judson Wall and continued his surgical training with SDS in Switzerland for Zirconium implants. Furthering his education, he has studied with Dr’s Fernandez and Mora in Costa Rica with Trybe and most recently (and continuing) with Dr. Sharam Ghanaati with his advanced courses in oral surgery with tooth extraction, covered socket residuum’s, socket preservation and ridge augmentation.
Through constant education and refinement of his clinical skills, Dr. Carter brings a wealth of dental experience and knowledge to the table. The most fun part of his job is helping patients understand where they are and finding out where they want to go. As a happy husband and father, Dr. Carter enjoys spending most of his free time with his family. Father of three (Nico, Elynn, and Theodore), Dr. Carter very much enjoys helping his kids with their activities such as; golf, tennis or helping to tutor their studies. If time allows, Dr. Carter’s other passions are participating with the Catholic church, reading, golfing, hunting/fishing, gaming and the occasional hike.
Dr. Matthew Carter graduated from Creighton University Dental School in 2001 and has been practicing dentistry ever since. He married the love of his life a year later and together, decided that they would raise their family in Omaha, Nebraska. After serving people in the general public for years in traditional dentistry, Dr. Carter found that he could serve his patients better thru his passion for Holistic Biologically based Dentistry. Helping patients achieve the highest level of health they want to achieve. With this in mind, Drs. Carter and Torres decided to reorganize their practice to address the perceived gap between traditional dentistry and a more whole body view of how the mouth contributes to the health of the individual. Re-establishing trust as a fundamental pillar of fundamental mistrust between doctors and patients by creating an environment where trust is a fundamental pillar to treatment planning and patient care.
They wanted a practice that would address improving the patient’s health needs and lives in order to bring about a positive healing and advancement. In this environment, patients learn about how an individual’s lifestyle pattern has put them where they are today, and what needs to be done to create an environment of improvement. Dr. Carter believes that when health is fully achieved, it means less dental work (which is what everyone wants!).
Dr. Carter feels that his purpose is fulfilled when a patient puts their health first and is able to maintain their dental care without needing his assistance.
Coatlicue Torres-Carter, DDS
Dr. Coatlicue Carter is a California Native from San Diego. She graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Biology from San Diego State University and was awarded the University’s highest award for her service to San Diego’s community during her education.
Creighton University Dental School brought her to the Midwest where Dr. Torres-Carter found the love of her life, made a home, and build a dental practice dedicated to individualized care. Both she and her husband Dr. Carter serve as the “dynamic duo” of Holistic Dentistry, sharing their passion for patient-first, total body healing. Together, they have begun their amazing search and journey to combine world-class Bioesthetic Restorative Dentistry with Biological Dentistry, to include biological compatible materials with respect for a deep understanding of approaching dental disease and complications from a holistic (whole body) approach.
She and her husband’s journeys lead them to ceramic implant courses from Astra, Camlog, The Schuster Center, Spear Study Club, and the Dawson Academy. Through her extensive search for the best patient care, she found her true love and partnered with the OBI Foundation and is currently in level 4 courses. Dr. Torres-Carter is a member of IOAMT (International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology) and is committed to delivering mercery, fluoride, and material safe practices. She is also certified in Swiss Biohealth Concepts and Swiss Dental Solutions Implants. Her passion for education comes from her deep love for providing exceptional, individual care to each patient. Her goals are to truly uncover our patient’s desires for health, function, appearance, and long-term desires and create an environment for the body that promotes healing.
Christiana Knorr
Dental Hygienist
Bio coming soon!
Anne Evert
Esthetician
A Xenon graduate, Anne has been in the beauty industry twenty years and a Licensed Esthetician for twelve years. Her primary focus is holistic skincare with a specialty in restorative treatments that reduce scarring, wrinkles, and produce hydrated, happy skin.
She is certified in Collagen Induction Therapy, Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion, Dermaplaning, and Thai Stretch facial services. She also offers body waxing, brow laminations, and lash lifts.
Ana Sanchez, DA
As dental assistant to Dr. Torres, Ana helps to manage patient needs with care, compassion, and integrity. She supports our team by ensuring our treatment rooms and tools are completely sterile and in working order. Whether she’s chairside or helping our patients check out, Ana takes patient care seriously.
Abbie Lamme, DA, CPT
If you’ve seen Dr. Carter, chances are, you’ve seen Abbie not far behind. As Dr. Carter’s surgery assistant, Abbie takes her time to ensure that every patient is comfortable and surgery goes off without a hitch! From scheduling to sterilizing, your surgery is in Abbie’s great hands!
Lexi Wacha,
Office Coordinator
Our office wouldn’t run smoothly without Lexi! From insurance submissions to surgery bookings, Lexi is the backbone of our organization team. A mother of four, when she’s not making sure our patients are well taken care of, she’s spending time with her children going on long walks, to the lake, and spending time nurturing healthy minds and bodies.
Her natural ability to build relationships makes her the perfect person to guide our patients towards the care they need.
Sarah Avalos-Contreras
Office Assistant
Sarah has been a member of the Paragon family since she was 13 years old! In surrounding herself with passionate, dedicated staff, she fell in love with dentistry and is currently pursuing a future in the dental world. She shares her excitement with each patient that comes through the door and keeps the business running smoothly in the office by creating a positive, organized, and energetic environment. She assists with both administrative and clinical tasks, making her one of the most versatile members of our team. This go-getter can’t wait to meet you in person!