About Carla Calcaterra, DDS
Dr. Carla Calcaterra is a Cum Laude graduate of the University at Buffalo (SUNY) School of Dental Medicine, completing the program in the top third of her class. She excelled in all areas and was especially proficient in Pediatric Dentistry. She then went on to complete the residency in General Dentistry at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT. Upon completion of her advanced training at Saint Francis, she worked as a general dentist for several years in private practice in Hartford County, treating both adults and children. Prior to attending dental school, Dr. Carla Calcaterra was a pianist and music teacher in the Boston area. She received her B.A. in piano performance from the University of Miami, underwent Masters Level training at Boston University, and routinely performed in her native country of Peru. As a piano teacher, she taught children of all ages and was a highly sought after instructor in the Boston area. Her ability to teach children how to play Chopin’s Waltz in A Minor or Bach’s Preludes and Fugues has given her the skills to be able to connect with nearly any child and motivate them to better dental health! Dr. Carla Calcaterra was born in Lima, Peru but came to the United States permanently at age 12. She is fluent in English and Spanish and enjoys seeing patients who speak either language. In addition to treating pediatric dental patients, she is well experienced in all aspects of general dentistry, and is a certified Invisalign and ClearCorrect provider. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Connecticut State Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry.
