Meet Dr. Carly
Get to know Dr. Carly a little better.

Carly Peterschmidt, DMD

influence in others’ lives. Entering into the dental profession was a natural choice for her, as she has been interested in the medical field from a young age, has always had a knack for detailed, focused tasks, is a natural perfectionist, and believes that oral health is incredibly important to overall health and wellbeing. She also believes in breaking the typical dentistry stereotypes by showing compassion and kindness!
Dr. Carly graduated with a Doctorate in Dental Medicine at the Oregon Health &
Science University (OHSU) in Portland, OR in 2014. She received awards for community service and endodontics during her time in dental school. Her undergraduate Bachelor of Health Sciences degree was from the Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT), where she graduated Summa Cum Laude and was awarded the prestigious President’s Senior Cup Award of Health, Arts & Sciences. Dr. Carly also was a scholar athlete in Women’s Soccer at OIT. Dr. Carly is from Medford, Oregon, where she was a valedictorian of South Medford High School in 2006.
Dr. Carly has a multi-faceted background in dentistry, having experience in various private practice, public health, non-profit, academic, and volunteer settings prior to acquiring this practice from Dr. Amy McDaniel in 2017. Dr. Carly enjoys working with all types of people and age groups and offers her skills in preventative and restorative dentistry, as well as oral surgery, endodontics, and removable prosthodontics.
No matter what setting she practices in, Dr. Carly hopes to provide excellent dental care in a comfortable and friendly environment to help patients achieve a lifetime of oral and overall health. We have adopted this as our mission statement.
Outside of the office, Dr. Carly is active in the dental community. She is currently a member of the Exploring Excellence Seattle Study Club, where she engages in treatment planning discussions with local dental specialists and other providers. She is an ACT Dental “To The Top” Study Club member, where she networks with dentists across the nation who share a passion for patient care and a positive working culture. Dr. Carly has served 10 years on the executive council of the Lane County Dental Society and continues to engage in their education programs, as well as those of the Oregon Dental Association. All of these organizations allow her to grow as a dentist by studying the latest dental information and technologies through the form of continuing education classes. Dr. Carly also has a long-standing relationship with White Bird Dental, the only public health dental clinic in Lane County. She served there from 2014-2020, helping to launch the mobile children’s dental clinic for the Bethel School District in 2015, as well as serving patients at the Serbu Youth Detention and Willamette Family Drug & Alcohol Treatment Centers, and volunteering at their COVID-19 vaccine clinic in 2021.
On a personal level, Dr. Carly is an active member of her church and enjoys supporting their outreach efforts in our community and globally. She also participates in indoor and outdoor soccer through various city leagues and is a season ticket holder of the Portland Thorns. Dr. Carly spends much of her free time enjoying hiking, camping, travel, crafts, movies, and eating great food with friends and family.
She genuinely looks forward to meeting you and helping you with your oral health.