40 UNDER 40 HONOREES

Tyler Carmack

  • Bennington, Rutland and Shaftsbury, Vermont
  • General

Age:

38

Name of Practice:

Bennington Dental Center, Shaftsbury Dental Center, Taconic Dental Arts, Stratton Road Dental Arts

Education:

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine


Why They Were Nominated

Dr. Carmack created Helping Veterans Smile, a free dental day for area vets. He also oversees Bennington’s Oral Health Coalition dental program at Mount Anthony Union Middle School and runs four Vermont practices with his wife, Dr. Elizabeth Carmack.

Favorite Aspect of Dentistry

“I love helping patients overcome their dental fears and anxieties. My goal is to redefine their paradigm of what a dental office visit truly is.”

Sage Advice

“See through the lens of your patient’s eyes. Empathy is one of the greatest tools in creating a lasting doctor- patient relationship.”

Biggest Challenge

“My own personal fears. The faster you can forget fear and focus on the path you want to take, the easier the journey will be.”

Philosophy

“The world is round, and we eventually have to go down the road we leave behind. I try to treat others with the golden rule. It creates a much less bumpy ride.”

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