Paula L. Coates, D.D.S., M.S.

Education, Awards, Accomplishments:

• Completed B.A. in Biological Anthropology & Anatomy from Duke University, Durham, NC - 1994
• Completed D.D.S. from Meharry Medical College of Dentistry, Nashville, TN, graduated with honors - 2000
• Completed Certificate of Pediatric Dentistry (2002) and Masters of Science degree (2003) from University of Illinois at Chicago(UICCOD)
• Has practiced Pediatric Dentistry in the Atlanta-area since 2003
• Accepted into the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s Leadership Institute II at Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL (2007-2009)
• Awarded Diplomate (Board Certified) status with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry - 2008
• Georgia Board of Dentistry Conscious Sedation Certificate
• Basic LIfe Support & Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate

Work Experience:

• Clinical Assistant Professor for the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the UICCOD
• Associate for a private practice in the Chicago suburbs

Personal:

• Volunteers many hours to various dental organizations such as: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Georgia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, National Dental Association, Georgia Dental Society, North Georgia Dental Society, American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association and Northwestern District Dental Society
• Serves as a Mentor with the Increasing Diversity in Dentistry’s Mentoring Program (IDID), sponsored by the National Dental Association Foundation.
• Active member of the Tau Epsilon Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc
• Volunteer Alumni Interviewer for the Duke University Office of Admissions
• Member of Elizabeth Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA
• Hobbies: reading, dancing, watching/participating in sport activities, the performing arts, arts and crafts, shopping and traveling
• Native of Washington, D.C.
• Currently resides in Cobb County