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