Dr. Carter W. Wright, DDS
Dentist in Farmville
Dr. Wright was born and raised in Roanoke, VA, where his entire family still resides today. After graduating from Hidden Valley High School at the age of 17, Dr. Wright reclassified as an athlete to attend Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, VA, to join the basketball team. There, he received a full athletic scholarship to attend Mars Hill University in Asheville, NC. After two full seasons at MHU, he decided to transfer to Roanoke College for his final two years of undergrad, where he earned his B.S. degree in Biology.
Immediately after graduation, Dr. Wright began working full-time as a dental assistant at New Horizons Healthcare for just over a year. He was then accepted into the Virginia Commonwealth University Dental School, where he spent the next 4 years. During his time at VCU, Dr. Wright was a Special Health Care Needs “Select,” which allowed him extra clinical time with patients born with or later developed special health care needs. It was during this time that he developed a passion for providing dentistry to those in crucial need.
Dr. Wright is dedicated to continuing his education in the dental field to provide comprehensive care to his patients. He believes in working collaboratively with patients to achieve their oral health goals, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive care in preventing dental caries, abscesses, periodontal disease, and more in everyday life. Dr. Wright’s passion for dentistry began in the 3rd grade, and he has always felt a calling to the profession. He feels privileged to provide oral healthcare to the Smith Mountain Lake area, which he proudly calls home.