Craig Kara, DMD, PA
Dr. Craig Kara, a native Floridian and longtime resident of Satellite Beach, Florida. Craig is husband to wife Lisa, and father to three adult children now out on their own and pursuing their career ambitions. Now empty nesters, Craig and Lisa have adopted Bella and Sophie; two adorable mini-Dachshunds who absolutely love their Daddy.
During free time, Craig can be found enjoying any number of personal interests including surfing, fishing, boating, wind surfing and just about any kind of water sport. On land, Craig is a huge fan of IMSA endurance sports car racing; and on occasion, he can be found racing on track days at Sebring or auto crossing with local car clubs.
Alternate Trustee to the FDA | 2022-2023
Trustee Liaison to the Council on Dental Benefits and Care | 2022-2023
Central Florida Dental District Association board representative to the Dental Lifeline Network | 2022,2023
Central Florida Dental District Association President | 2019-2020
Inducted to the American College of Dentists | 2022
A member of the CFDDA Delegation to the FDA House of Delegates from | 2002-2022.
Alternate Delegate | 2002-2013
Delegate | 2013 – 2018
Delegation Chair | 2019-2022
Chair of the Council on Dental Benefits and Care for the Florida Dental Association | 2017, 2018, 2019
Council on Dental Benefits and Care FDA | 2014-2020
Program Chair Central Florida Dental District | 2014
President of the Brevard County Dental Society | October 1998- 1999, October 1999- 2000
Brevard County Dental Society Program Chair | 1994-1995 Treasurer 1995-1996 Secretary 1996-1997 Vice president/President 1998-1999
Graduated from the University of Florida | 1989
Completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency in 1990
Entered Private Practice as an associate at the present location in 1990
Dental School Awards: Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society | 1989
First place in the Table Clinic Competition University of Florida | 1989
Pierre Fauchard Undergraduate Certificate of Merit for Operative Dentistry | 1989.
Member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church 1993 to present.
My staff and I participate in the Florida Dental Association’s Mission of Mercy Event