Meet Our Team

DeLaune is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She moved to Alabama to attend Samford University and has been here ever since. She obtained a master’s degree in social work from the University of Alabama and worked as a substance abuse counselor in Birmingham while Dr. Carlson finished dental school. They have been married since 2006 and have two active boys. They are advocates and supporters of Tuscaloosa’s Foster Care Community and are foster parents themselves.

At first, DeLaune only agreed to help Dr. Carlson open the practice and get things up and running – but more than ten years later, she is still here! This is truly their family business, and she makes it a point that our patients are treated and welcomed like extended family. If she is not in the office or chasing the boys around, she enjoys reading, doing crossword puzzles, cooking, or planning their next family adventure.

Becky grew up in Orlando, Florida, but has been in Alabama since 1991 when she moved here to attend the University of Alabama. She was a part of the Flag Corp in the Million Dollar Band and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in healthcare management. Becky has worked in the dental and medical fields since 2000 and brings great experience and understanding to the practice. She joined our office in 2013 and has formed great relationships with our patients over the years, many of whom feel more like family!

Becky and her husband have been married for 30 years and have three wonderful children: two sons and one daughter. Their oldest son is a first lieutenant in the Army, their other son is in the Coast Guard, and their daughter is currently attending Mississippi State University. In her spare time, Becky usually finds herself crafting and crocheting or serving at Taylorville Methodist Church. Becky is also an animal lover and is a proud owner of three dogs.

Bridgit has roots all over Alabama! She grew up in Gilbertown but has spent a great deal of her life between the Gulf Coast and Tuscaloosa. She has been in dentistry since she was 19 years old and became a Registered Dental Hygienist in 1988. Bridgit loves getting to know and building relationships with her patients and is passionate about helping people keep their teeth as clean as possible. Her years of experience and dedication to training and continuing education are an asset to our patients and practice.

In her spare time, Bridgit can be found volunteering for pet rescue organizations where she found her beloved dog, Sicily. She loves reading, listening to music, spending time with her daughter, watching Alabama football, and traveling.

Shareka grew up in Vernon, Alabama, and started working in the dental field when she was 18 years old. She has worked in small-town offices and big-city practices, and her passion and positive attitude have been an asset in every setting. Shareka became a Registered Dental Hygienist in 2008, and she takes pride in providing high-quality and detailed preventive dental care. She loves that moment of joy when a cleaning procedure is finished, and a patient is excited about how good their teeth look and feel.

Outside of dentistry, Shareka stays busy with all their family activities. She’s usually preparing Sunday School lessons, chasing their energetic dog, cheering for her twin boys in their various sports and extracurriculars, or doting on her baby goddaughter. If she’s not coordinating all of that, you’ll find her line dancing or spending quality time with her husband and close friends.

Sonya has deep roots in Tuscaloosa County. Her family has lived in Northside for generations, and that family land is where she still resides and raised her family. Sonya has been in dentistry for over 25 years, becoming a Registered Dental Hygienist in 2004. She enjoys meeting new people but also appreciates how the nature of routine dental visits allows her to build long-term relationships with her patients throughout the years.

Sonya and her husband enjoy spending time with their grown children and extended family and friends. She is an avid Alabama fan and especially loves cheering on the football and gymnastics teams.

Erica was actually born in Nevada but grew up here in Tuscaloosa, graduating from Hillcrest High. She has always had an interest in dentistry and got her first job as a dental assistant in 2022, working for offices based in Tuscaloosa and Birmingham. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry, and you’ll often find her helping out at the front desk. However, her favorite part of working in the dental field is building relationships with her patients by easing fears and building trust.

Outside of dentistry, Erica enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and attending concerts.

Martha is a native of Tuscaloosa and a graduate of Northridge High. She’s worked in the dental and medical fields since 2018. She especially loves restorative and cosmetic dentistry cases because of the sense of accomplishment we all feel when a patient falls in love with their smile again!

When she’s not in the dental office, Martha squeezes in all the quality time with her husband and their quickly growing young daughter. She may be found teaching swimming lessons to her and other children or planning their next Disney getaway!