David G. Carlton, son of a naval officer, grew up all along the east coast. A majority of his youth was spent in Florida were his love for the water and to fish flourished. After graduating from dental school at the University of Tennessee, his love for the water, the weather and everything outdoors drew him back. He moved to Southwest Florida in 1990 and has been practicing dentistry here for 27 years. When he is not working he is enjoying life with his lovely wife and 7 beautiful children.