About Us

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At Westlake Dental Arts, we're proud to say we have a terrific team of dental professionals. Our varied training and experience help us provide you with an exceptional level of quality care. Since our team has worked together for years, we've developed a friendly camaraderie that makes our patients feel right at home.

Meet Our Exceptional Hygiene Department Team

All of our registered dental hygienists are extensively educated and trained to be the absolute best dentistry has to offer. They all work very closely together to ensure that no matter whom you see at a hygiene appointment, your treatment and care will be nothing short of the best.

Marquee	Carrie Shaver

• Marquee | Registered Dental Hygienist
  

  Marquee, one of our registered dental hygienists, has a gentle touch when it comes to cleaning your teeth. A University of Southern California graduate, she taught other dental hygienists at her alma mater before joining our practice. Marquee continues to refine her education at numerous dental institutions and programs, such as the JP Institute, Pride, Pankey, the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, and USC continuing education programs. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her dogs, playing golf and enjoying good food and wine.

• Carrie | Registered Dental Hygienist
  

  Carrie, a graduate of Oxnard College Dental Hygiene program, is one of our registered dental hygienists. Carrie has her BA in Liberal Studies from Cal. State Northridge, Oral Surgery Assistant Certification, and AA in degree in Liberal Studies from Ventura College. Carrie has been happily married for 7 yrs and has one daughter who is 6 yrs old. Carrie enjoys reading, gardening and watching her daughter play sports on the weekends. Carrie truly enjoys her role as a hygienist in our practice.

Meet Our Exceptional Patient Care Team

All of our dental team members are extensively cross-trained. Everyone continually refines their dental knowledge through numerous continuing education programs. You may encounter any of our four patient care assistants in the front office, answering the phone, providing chairside dental care, or helping you with a variety of services or questions. Rest assured that everyone will help to take excellent care of any of your needs.

Jenny	Maria

• Jenny & Maria
  

  You may see a lot of Jenny & Maria around our office. They take care of every need while you are in the office, from scheduling, insurance, and billing to all manner of chair side patient care. If you are new to our office, Jenny or Maria will walk you through your new patient experience with us. They will make sure that you are comfortable throughout your appointment and all of your questions are answered. Their numerous years of dental experience and multiple areas of training allow Jenny and Maria to help you with any part of your dental visit.  

• Jenny
  

  Jenny became a registered and certified dental assistant in 1981. After hours, Jenny enjoys spending time with her family as well as hiking, reading and fishing.

   

   

   

   

• Maria
  

  Maria earned an associates of arts degree at El Camino College, is a registered dental assistant, and a licensed phlebotomist. Maria enjoys hiking, water skiing, snowboarding, softball, and Texas Hold 'em poker. Friends and family are an important part of her life.

   

   

Phone: 818.889.0400
Alt: 805.373.8811
Fax: 818.889.9032
32144 Agoura Road, Suite 206
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Kathleen Carson, DDS

Meet Dr. Carson Kathleen Carson, DDS After graduating with honors from the University of California, Santa Barbara, Dr. Carson attended the UCLA School of Dentistry. While there, she was presented with the Excellence in Restorative Dentistry Award and the Academy of General Dentistry Award. She earned her DDS with honors in 2001, graduating cum laude, and served a general practice residency with the Veterans Administration in Sepulveda. Dr. Carson is married with two young children. Outside the office she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, running, and the outdoors. Dr. Carson has continued to refine her knowledge of dentistry through numerous continuing education programs, including programs at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, the premier post-graduate educational center for cosmetic dentistry and neuromuscular dentistry. Dr. Carson and her team continually take numerous continuing education programs to keep up to date with science, technology, and exceptional patient care. She is also a member of the several dental associations, including: American Dental Association American Dental Society of Anesthesiology American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry American Academy of Craniofacial Pain Academy of General Dentistry California Dental Association Conejo Valley Academy of Dentistry Ventura/Santa Barbara Dental Society OKU National Dental Honor Society, UCLA Epsilon Zeta Chapter Says Dr. Carson, "It is truly a privilege to practice dentistry today. As any caring dentist will tell you, successfully providing your oral care has always been part art and part science. Scientific knowledge has exploded, giving us better technologies to improve your oral health and your self-esteem - all while keeping you comfortable. This has allowed me to experience first-hand the satisfaction of incorporating leading-edge technology to increase patient comfort and to expand treatment options."