Dr. Carter


Dr. Christina Carter is a board certified orthodontist. She graduated from Haverford College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. Having attended UMDNJ-New Jersey Dental School, she achieved the degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine along with numerous awards including the New Jersey Society of Dentistry for Children Award, the Pierre Fauchard Academy Award and the Fauchard Dental Society of New Jersey Award. Following dental school, Dr. Carter earned her certificate in Pediatric Dentistry at New York University College of Dentistry, where she served as chief resident. Dr. Carter also earned her certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at NYU. In addition, Dr. Carter completed a fellowship at the Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, NYU Medical Center in Craniofacial and Surgical Orthodontics with Dr. Barry Grayson, Dr. Joseph McCarthy and Dr. Court Cutting.

While Dr. Carter is dual trained in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, her practice is limited to pediatric and adult orthodontics. This background allows her to provide the care and attention of a pediatric dentist along with comprehensive knowledge of growth and development to provide the highest level orthodontic treatment.

In addition to private practice, Dr. Carter is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, NYU Medical Center and is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthodontics at NYU College of Dentistry. She is a member of the NYU Cleft Lip and Palate Team and the NYU Craniofacial Reconstruction Team.

Professional Organizations:

  • American Association of Orthodontics
  • American Board of Orthodontics
  • North East Society of Orthodontics
  • American Association of Pediatric Dentistry
  • American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
  • New York University Medical Center Faculty
  • New York University College of Dentistry Faculty
  • American Dental Association
  • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey- Dental Alumni Association