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Norma J. Coleman D.D.S., M.S., M.A.

Norma J. Coleman D.D.S., M.S., M.A.

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Associate Professor with eleven years of experience successfully contributing to dental curriculum development and delivery. Driven to contribute to program outcomes by facilitating engagement and supporting learning objectives. Enthusiastic professional with background in academic advisement.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Professor

Meharry Medical College
Nashville, TN
08.2011 - Current
  • Co- course Coordinator in - Fixed Prosthodontic , Complete Dentures and Partial Dentures didactic and lab sessions, contributing to student engagement, comprehension and learning objectives.
  • Built strong rapport with over 60 students in both third and fourth year dental class through discussions and academic advisement.
  • Course Coordinator for Caries Risk Assessment- created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
  • Established research agenda in Electronic Cigarettes in field to publish at Hinman for Student Research Presentation..
  • Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
  • Collaborated and planned with faculty members on Accreditation Standards for school accreditation.
  • Increased learning initiatives by educating students through problem base learning methods and laboratory studies
  • Increased learning initiatives by educating students using various lectures and laboratory studies

Family Dentistry (Private Practice)

Self Employed
Nashville, TN
08.2011 - Current
  • Delivery of comprehensive patient care in stabilizing their oral cavity.
  • Created treatment plans and communicated deadlines to ensure proper plans were completed on time.
  • Worked with patients to understand needs and how to provided excellent service in delivery of their care.
  • Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Resolved problems, and improved clinical operations in daily practice function.

Family Dentistry

Self Employed
Bristol, VA
08.1993 - 08.2003
  • Delivery of comprehensive patients care in stabilizing their oral cavity while seeing 8-10 patient daily.
  • Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
  • Worked with patients to understand needs and provide services in delivery of care.
  • Created treatment plans and communicated deadline to ensure proper plans were completed on time.
  • Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Resolved problems, and improved clinical operations in daily practice function.
  • Coordinated activities between support staff and management.
  • Planned and supervised training of new staff.
  • Planned and management continuing education hours for employee's.
  • Oversaw recruitment, interviews and hiring practices.

Education

Master of Science - Dentistry

University of The Pacific
San Francisco, CA
06.2017

A.E.G.D.-MS - Dentistry

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
07.1992

D.D.S. - Dentistry

Meharry Medical College
Nashville, TN
05.1991

Skills

  • Student needs assessment
  • Student records management
  • Class instruction
  • Academic Research
  • Tutoring
  • Lecturing
  • Laboratory Skills development for dentures, partial dentures and fixed prosthodontics
  • Research

Accomplishments

  • Meharry School of Dentistry Dean's Award.
  • The Association of Black Women Dentist Award-AAL.
  • Co-produced Comparison of SRTA and ADEX for the North East Regional Board of Dental Examiners.
  • Chairperson of Cambra attended The Global Collaboration for Caries Management London, England.
  • Member of Faculty Senate.
  • Served on Admissions Committee from 2012-2019
  • Research-Wrote a grant proposal On the Quantitative Study of the Caries Risk Assessment Tool to be an Accurate Predictor of Caries in the Geriatric Community; and The Effects of Electronic Cigarettes on the Oral Cavity.
  • Faculty of the Year-2017

Work Availability

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Quote

Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt

Timeline

Assistant Professor

Meharry Medical College
08.2011 - Current

Family Dentistry (Private Practice)

Self Employed
08.2011 - Current

Family Dentistry

Self Employed
08.1993 - 08.2003

Master of Science - Dentistry

University of The Pacific

A.E.G.D.-MS - Dentistry

University of Louisville

D.D.S. - Dentistry

Meharry Medical College

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