Kids smile more at Pediatric Dentistry of Brighton.
A Vision for Healthy Smiles
Because we believe that children should be loved, cared for, and protected, we strive to provide exceptional pediatric oral health care for your child.
Learn how Pediatric Dentistry of Brighton became the champions of children's smiles across Livingston County.
Dr. Kevin Hale originally founded Pediatric Dentistry of Brighton as “Pediatric Dental Associates” in 1991. Soon afterward, Dr. Carrico became a fellow of Dr. Hale’s practice. In 2009, pediatric dentist Dr. Dana Radtke, a native of Brighton, Michigan, joined the practice.
Pediatric Dentistry of Brighton’s commitment to children’s oral health has extended far beyond the practice itself. Pediatric Dentistry of Brighton continues to support its patients and local community by sponsoring local sports teams, events, and schools.
Today, Pediatric Dentistry of Brighton looks forward to furthering awareness of the importance of children’s oral health as the practice continues to expand.
Meet Our Pediatric Dentists
Having spent most of her childhood in the Brighton area, Dr. Sarah Carrico is at home with her Livingston County patients.
Dr. Carrico graduated from Brighton High School and obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology from Michigan State University. Moving out of state for a time, Dr. Carrico attended the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, where she obtained her D.M.D. She completed her pediatric dental residency at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Dr. Sarah Carrico joined Dr. Hale at Carrico & Radtke Pediatric Dentistry in 2004.
As an active member of Michigan’s pediatric dentistry community, Dr. Carrico advocates her own continuing education in pediatrics as well as that of her peers. Dr. Carrico is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and is also a member of the Livingston District Dental Society, the Michigan Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Carrico resides in Brighton with her husband and three daughters. In her free time, she enjoys boating, skiing, biking, and spending time with her friends and family.
Having grown up in the Dearborn area, Dr. Dana Radtke graduated from Brighton High School. She went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences from Grand Valley State University before attending the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, where she received her D.D.S.
Dr. Radtke completed her pediatric dental residency at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, where she remained on staff as a Pediatric Dentist for the next two years.
A native of Southeast Michigan, Dr. Dana Radtke is passionate about improving the oral health of Livingston County’s children. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Livingston District Dental Society, and the Michigan Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Radtke has been with Carrico & Radtke Pediatric Dentistry since 2009. In her free time, Dr. Radtke enjoys running, spending time with family and friends, watching and playing sports, and cheering on the Maize & Blue.
Dr. Carla graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery from the A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences in Mangalore, India, in 2009. She went on to pursue graduate education at University College London in the United Kingdom, where she earned a Master’s degree in Dental Public Health and Epidemiology with distinction in 2011. In 2019, Dr. Carla earned her second Master’s degree, in Pediatric Dentistry, from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
She is dual-trained in Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, with research interests focused on pediatric malnutrition, growth, and development. Dr. Carla has experience working in private practice and community-based programs in India, the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom, and Michigan. She has also served as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, where she taught Pediatric Dentistry to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Carla enjoys going on fun adventures with her family, getting lost in a good book, and pursuing her passion for music.
Dr. Aaron received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and then went on to dental school at Harvard University where he graduated magna cum laude with a Doctorate in Medical Dentistry. Following dental school, Aaron returned to the University of Michigan to complete his orthodontic training and received a Master of Science in Orthodontics.
Throughout his academic experience, Dr. Aaron sought out challenging research opportunities. For his research in the field of bone stem cell biology, he received the prestigious Milo Hellman Award, which is given for the top research in the nation by the American Association of Orthodontists. He is a published author with more than 20 peer-reviewed articles and has spoken both nationally and internationally on his research.
Soon after orthodontic residency, he passed the American Board of Orthodontics Exam. He is also Invisalign, Harmony, and Incognito (hidden braces) certified, and regularly studies the latest research to provide the most advanced and evidence-based care to his patients.
Dr. Aaron is happily married to Elizabeth, an Emergency Room physician. They have three amazing girls, Nina, Olivia, and Mia as well as two Golden Retrievers named Ollie and Romeo.
