Mr Carlos A. Polo, D.D.S., M.S.

Dr. Polo was born and raised in Guatemala City, Guatemala. He was originally trained at University Francisco Marroquin School of Dentistry in Guatemala City, where he received his Bachelor in Science and Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree with Cum Laude Honors in 2003. He moved to the United States in 2004 and completed an additional three and a half years of Residency in Advanced Prosthodontics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry, and the Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center, in Birmingham, Alabama. At that time Dr. Polo also obtained his Master of Science Degree in Clinical Dentistry in 2007. Dr. Polo was part-time faculty at UAB School of Dentistry in the Comprehensive Care Department from 2005 to 2007, teaching in the fixed and removable prosthodontics department as clinical instructor for freshman and senior undergraduate dental students. In 2008 Dr. Polo moved to Winter Haven, Florida and joined Dr. Robert M. Atkins at his practice, were he worked for several years as an associate. In December 2010 he took over the practice with his partner Dr. Jose Cruz and started Dental Solutions of Winter Haven, P.L.C. Dr. Polo has been an active member of the American Dental Association and the American College of Prosthodontists since June 2004 and is an active member of the West Coast District Dental Association, Florida Dental Association and Polk County Dental Association since 2008. Dr. Polo's professional interests in dentistry include blending technology with patient care and comfort.