Meet Your Doctors: Dr. Carrie Peterson

Dr. Carrie B. Peterson says she enjoys “people, science, medicine and working with my hands.” Dentistry, Peterson adds, allows her to combine all four of those into a career of helping her patients to improve their health.

Peterson, a native of Hugoton in southwestern Kansas, has been practicing in Holton for the past five years, with a total of six years in dentistry.

“I enjoy general dentistry because I get to see children and adults, and I get to provide a large variety of procedures,” Peterson said. “I enjoy that variety, and I enjoy getting to know families.”

Peterson completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Kansas, graduating in 2004 with a bachelor of arts degree in human biology. She went on to earn her doctorate from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry.

In addition to her practice in Holton, Peterson also practices at East Topeka Dental Associates. However, she said she enjoys the reception she has received locally.

“The people and patients from Holton and the surrounding communities are very kind,” she said.

Peterson is also a member of several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, the Kansas Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. She also volunteers her free time with the KU Alumni Association, Lawrence Chapter, and is a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Lawrence.

She and her husband, Heath, live in Lawrence with three children — seven-year-old Beau, four-year-old Presley and two-year-old Claire. In her free time, she enjoys reading, running and spending time with her children.

Peterson may be contacted at her Holton office at 364-4636.