Meet the Doctors at Pearls 4 Kids Dentistry

Children’s Dentist in Des Moines

Dr. Haydon Mar

Dr. Mar graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry and completed a one-year AEGD residency in the US Army.

He has over 15 years of pediatric dental experience. In addition to instructing Dental Assistants and Hygienists in community college vocational programs until recently, he continues as a member of the auxiliary faculty at the University of Washington Department of Pediatric Dentistry.

His personal interests include playing board games with his family, fishing with friends, and trying to stay in shape by swimming, biking and running. He also enjoys traveling and partaking of good eats.

Dr. Cara Schroeder

As a general dentist I have had the privilege of devoting my 25-year career to working solely with children and teens. I love the pure joy of working with young people and being able to positively impact their oral health and self-esteem.

Prior to earning my Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Ohio State University I earned my Master’s Degree in Counseling from Boston University focusing on the needs of children, anxiety and behavior challenges. This advanced education has greatly enhanced the gift I strive to give to all my patients, a happy trip to the dentist!

I have been married to my husband Cordell for 38 years. We have been blessed with 4 children and 4 grandchildren. As I often tell my nervous, younger patients “I’m really nice. I am a grandma!”