Dr. Norma Herrera received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley. She then went on to study Public Health at San Diego State University prior to graduating from the Howard University School of Dental Medicine. Next, she completed a General Practice Residency, followed by a Pediatric Dental Residency, at the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Herrera is a pediatric dentist with over ten years of experience in treating children ranging from infancy to young adulthood. She is dedicated to establishing a trusting and long-term relationship with both patients and their families, to ensure they are receiving oral health guidance and appropriate treatment early on.

In addition, Dr. Herrera speaks Spanish and enjoys practicing Portuguese. Favorite hobbies and pastimes of hers include being outdoors, reading, traveling and lifting weights. Furthermore, she also enjoys watching the Animal Channel, dancing salsa and working on her cooking skills.

Educational Background

• Boston University, Goldman School of Dental Medicine, C.A.G.S. in Pediatric Dentistry

• Howard University, College of Dentistry, D.D.S

• San Diego State University, Graduate School of Public Health, MPH

• University of California, Berkeley, B.A.

 

Volunteer Experience 

• Providing preventative and restorative dental care for children in rural areas in Guatemala

• Outreach and education to the Head Start Program and elementary school in Texas

• Oral exam screenings on children and oral health education to village teachers in Ethiopia

Licensure

• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Board Eligible

• North Eastern Regional Board Examination

• Registered to practice in MA and Texas

 

Professional Affiliations

• American Dental Association, Member

• Massachusetts Dental Society, Member

• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Member

Dr. Anna Komnatnaya received Bachelor degrees in Science and Commerce from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada in 2011. In 2016, she graduated from Boston University’s Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine with a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree.

In her free time, Dr. Komnatnaya enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors. She loves to bike, play tennis, hike through New Hampshire and Vermont, and explore coastal Massachusetts towns. Dr. Komnatnaya also likes to cook, garden, and do yoga.

Educational Background

• Boston University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA; Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), 2016.

• Concordia University, Montreal, Canada; Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Commerce, 2011

Volunteer Experience 

• Mission of Mercy

Dr. Tabitha Lewis received a Bachelor of Science degree from Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama, in 2015. In 2019, she graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts, where she obtained a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree.
As a child, Dr. Lewis experienced living in multiple areas, including Ohio, Alabama, New York, the U.S Virgin Islands and Massachusetts. This provided her with the opportunity to explore new and different places, as well as offer new opportunities and treasured experiences. When Dr. Lewis was 14, her own pediatric dentist inspired her to pursue a career in dentistry. Also, as a child, she observed her parents foster children and devote their lives to uplifting others. As a result, Dr. Lewis was taught to exemplify values of gentleness, integrity, compassion, service, hope, generosity, kindness, and humbleness. She enjoys spending quality time with loved ones, volunteering, crocheting , trying new cuisines, and fencing.

Educational Background

• Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA; Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), 2019

• Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL; Bachelor of Science (BS), 2015

Professional Affiliations

• American Dental Association

• Massachusetts Dental Society

• American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry

Volunteer Experience 

During her time at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Lewis engaged in outreach projects that demonstrated her commitment to the oral health of children and special needs adults.
Dr. Lewis was accepted into the highly esteemed Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Boston Chapter.
As a fellow, she created and implemented an oral health project targeting youth without homes. Overseas in Haiti and Peru, she enjoyed coalescing her passion for service and public health. Dr. Lewis' notable and extensive outreach and leadership at Tufts led to her induction into the prestigious Honos Civicus Society.

​Dr. Lewis enjoys pouring into the youth. She is a mentor for Silver Lining Mentoring, a non-profit uplifting youth affected by the foster care system.