Dentist: Carrie Arquitt DDS, MS

Dr. Carrie Arquitt is a board certified pediatric dentist that has been in practice since 1999. After graduation from the University of Central Florida with a major in Biology and a minor in Psychology, she received her dental degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry in 1996. It was during dental school that she realized her true passion was working with children, so she went on to complete a three year pediatric dental residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This included training on prevention, growth and development, sedation, leadership training and patients with special needs and medical concerns. She received an award for scoring in the highest three percent on the written examination from the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. Carrie Arquitt practiced for three years in a large pediatric dental practice in Nashville, Tennessee. After her husband, Dr. George Arquitt, completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at Vanderbilt University, they moved in 2002 to Springfield, Missouri where they are proud to call home.

Dr. Carrie Arquitt worked in the public health arena for 5 years with the Ronald McDonald House Tooth Truck and the Jordan Valley Community Health Center before deciding to open her own practice in the summer of 2007.

Dr. Arquitt is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry / Southwestern Society of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association / Missouri Dental Association / Greater Springfield Dental Society, American Academy of Pediatrics, Junior League of Springfield, and the Greene County Medical Society Alliance. She has held leadership positions with these including chairing the Council on Communications for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and sitting on the boards for both the Children's Smle Center and the Greater Springfield Dental Society.

The Arquitt family is blessed with two daughters who help take care of our furry four legged "children". In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, travel, and reading with a special interest in health and nutrition. The Arquitt's are members at First and Calvary Presbyterian Church.

		Sharon Pinks - Office Manager Sharon has been with Dr. Carrie Arquitt at Child Style Dental since 2007. She has over 10 years experience in the healthcare field and over 14 years experience in business management. She is married to Kevin, her husband of 23 years. They have a 14 yr old son also named Kevin. She enjoys being involved in her son's life, from football to band to Xbox Live and she also loves anything to do with interior design.
		Mary Thomas - Adminstrative Staff Moved to Springfield, MO in September of 2009. Engaged, mother of three teenagers. When I am not working I love spending time with my family and staying active with church activities.
		Natalie Ann Arrington - Clinical Staff Attended Vatterott Dental Assistant program in 2002 and have been at Child Style Dental since October 2008. Lived in Sprinfield off and on for 10 years. She has a son 5 years old and a step-daughter 11 years old. Married for 7 1/2 years. And I have a very large dog name Thor. My hobbies are riding bikes, painting and photography.
		Kristi Terry - Clinical Staff Kristi was born and raised in Springfield and is a single mother of three boys, twins Sam and Max, and her youngest son Joe. She worked as a dental assistant for eight years, then was able to spend 11 years as a stay-at-home mom and is now enjoying her re-entrance into the dental field. She enjoys watching her sons play sports and working with children.
		Brittany Dickinson - Clinical Staff Brittany grew up in Nixa and is now attending Ozarks Technical Community College to achieve her career goal and become a Dental Hygienist. Brittany is active with the Lutheran Student Center and enjoys canoeing and spending time with friends and family.
		Randi Hunt - Clinical Staff Randi grew up in Dewey, Oklahoma and moved to Nixa after she married her husband, Keith. They have a beautiful one year old daughter, Rylei, and enjoy riding ATV's, camping, and scrap-booking.
		Susan Littlejohn - Registered Dental Hygienist Susan grew up in Iberia, Missouri and moved to Springfield to attend college. She graduated from Ozarks Technical Community College with her Dental Hygiene License in 2007 and has been working with Dr Carrie Arquitt since 2009. She and her husband, Sam live in Springfield with their wonderful 2 year old daughter, Olivia, and enjoy spending their free time with family.