Dr. Sobia Carter is a board-certified pediatric dentist who strives to create a positive dental experience for every child she treats. Dr. Carter was born and raised in Roanoke, Virginia. She attended the University of Virginia as an Echols Scholar and graduated with a B.A. degree in Cognitive Science. Dr. Carter first moved to Richmond, Virginia to complete a Certificate program in Genetics at the Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University. She went on to attend dental school at Virginia Commonwealth University and earned her D.D.S. degree in 2001.

Dr. Carter’s passion for providing quality dental care to children inspired her to pursue specialty training in pediatric dentistry. At the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia/University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Carter completed a fellowship in pediatric dentistry. She then moved to Cleveland, Ohio to complete a residency in pediatric dentistry at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital. In 2004, she earned her specialty Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. Through her specialty training programs, Dr. Carter received extensive experience in all aspects of pediatric dentistry with a particular emphasis on sedation dentistry and dental care under general anesthesia.

Dr. Carter met her husband, Dr. R.T. Carter, during their first year of dental school. They enjoyed Richmond so much that they moved back after Dr. Carter finished her residency in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Carter worked as an associate at Children’s Dentistry of Richmond for a number of years while her husband, a general dentist, works at a practice nearby. Dr. Carter has three children, Thomas, Carson and Sara, who keep her hopping from one activity to another. When she is not chauffeuring her children around and cheering at children’s sports events, she enjoys reading, cooking and spending quality time with family and friends.

Professional Affiliations

- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

- Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry

- Virginia Society of Pediatric Dentistry

- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

- College of Diplomates of Pediatric Dentistry

- Richmond Association of Women in Dentistry