Dr. Carl DeJongh was raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  He earned his B.S. degree from Calvin College, a D.D.S. degree at the University of Michigan and his M.S. degree in Endodontics at the University of Michigan.  He served as a dentist in the United States Navy and was a clinical instructor in Endodontics at the University of  Michigan. He has practiced Endodontics in Bradenton since 1975 and is past president of the Manatee County Dental Society.  He is a courtesy Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Florida College of Dentistry. He has four sons and is an active member of the Bradenton community.