Please note that we do not CHIP, State-Funded, Medicaid and DMO plans.Dr. Samantha Cottingham is a general dentist at Carus Dental in Belton, TX. She earned her dental degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.Dr. Cottingham believes in listening to each patient and creating a partnership to maintain and improve lifelong oral health. She helps patients understand their condition and choose an appropriate treatment plan.Dr. Cottingham recognizes that many patients may not be completely comfortable with visiting a dentist. Hence, she endeavors to make dental visits a low-stress experience with minimal discomfort.