Meet Us
Schedule AppointmentDr. Chris Carlson
Dr. Carlson earned a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, working as an environmental engineer in Chicago for four years before committing to an additional six years of advanced education to become an orthodontist. He says working as an engineer was not as satisfying as he’d hoped it would be because he was working with numbers more than people. Orthodontics allows him to combine the principles of engineering with dentistry and now, just like the smiles he creates, it’s a perfect fit. He began his orthodontic practice in 2003. Dr. Carlson is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. This board certification is awarded after a rigorous process including examination of both knowledge and completed orthodontic cases. It's just another way that Dr. Carlson has put extra effort into providing you with the highest level of care.
Dr. Carlson is a native of Ironwood, Michigan. He met his wife Amy while on the ski team in college. They were married in 1995 and have two children, Lauren and Erik. They chose to build their life and business in Duluth because of the quality of life in the area: endless outdoor opportunities, great people, and Lake Superior. When he‘s not working, Dr. Carlson enjoys both alpine and nordic skiing, mountain biking (you’ll see him skiing in the Birkie and riding in the Chequamegon each year), traveling to new places, flying small planes (he‘s had his pilot’s license since the age of 16), and bird hunting.
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Dr. Jake Schroeder
As a golden gopher, Dr. Schroeder started his 10-year academic journey at the University of Minnesota by earning a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. He then continued to get his DDS from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, where he finished top of his class, and then finally earned his master's degree and training in the orthodontics specialty from the very same institution. He received this advanced training under the guidance of Dr. Brent Larson, past American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) President and is currently a member of the AAO, American Dental Association and Minnesota Dental Association.
Dr. Schroeder is beyond excited to bring his energy and passion for orthodontics and oral health care to the Duluth area. Born and raised in Elk River, Minnesota, he grew up traveling with his family to the north woods as a young boy. Seeking any adventure, he could get his hands on, he quickly grew passionate about outdoor activities. In his free time, he can be found waterskiing, cross-country ski racing, snowboarding out west, and participating in endurance races across the country. Not only has he run the Bryce Canyon Ultramarathon, Rim-to-Rim on the Grand Canyon, and raced the American Birkebeiner numerous times, he was also a HED-sponsored triathlete and placed 4th in his first Ironman triathlon in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho!
- 2018 - Best Dental Office, Best Customer Service
- 2019 - Best Dental Office, Customer Service, Small Company to Work For, Workplace Culture
- 2020 - Best Dental Office, Customer Service, Small Company to Work For, Workplace Culture
- 2021 - Best Dental Office, Customer Service, Small Company to Work For, Workplace Culture
- 2022 - Best Dental Office, Customer Service, Small Company to Work For, Workplace Culture
- 2023 - Best Dental Office, Customer Service, Small Company to Work For, Workplace Culture
Welcome to our Office
First and foremost, we’re committed to making every member of your family feel like a member of our family. That’s the obvious difference. But what you may not know is that along with all the leading edge technologies we offer patients, our team stays completely up to date on how to use those technologies to deliver a great patient experience. You can find out a bit about each team member by clicking on their photos below.
Meet the Team
Annie
Ellen
Maya
Marisa
Kayli
Karley
Nicole
Emily
Sydney
Hailey
Nikki
Kaitlyn
Sandra
Chloe
Taylor W.
Taylor S.
Elsie
Sam
Misty
Christy
Bill
Annie
When Annie is not at work, she is likely with her husband attending one of their children's sporting events or spending time fishing at the lake with her family.
Ellen
Maya
Marisa
When she isn’t working, Marisa is likely chasing after one of her four boys. She also is an avid runner, a lover of Lake Superior, and a fan of good music.
Kayli
Karley
Nicole
Emily
When Emily is not working you can find her out exploring new coffee shops around town with her husband. They also love going out on brunch dates with an occasional thrift haul after.
Sydney
Hailey
Nikki
Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn grew up and lives in Duluth. She has two brothers, Jacob and Henry, and two golden doodle pups, Ellie and Nettie. In her free time, she enjoys four wheeling, hiking, going to the gym, and playing sports.
Sandra
Chloe
Taylor W.
Taylor S.
When she is not working you can find her out hunting, or spending time with friends and family.
Elsie
In between work and school, she is usually out shopping with friends, spending time with family, or spending time in the great outdoors!
Sam
Misty
Christy
What Christy loves about working at Carlson's is the atmosphere and friendship within the office culture.
Bill
In his free time, Bill enjoys following the Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Timberwolves, Chicago White Sox, and spending as much time as possible with his two incredible kids, Landon and Paige.