Dr. Norwood was born and raised in Texarkana. He graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2001 where he earned his B.S. in biology. He then went on to graduate from the Baylor College of Dentistry in 2006.
He has been married to his wife, Melissa, for 25 years and has three sons; Matthew, Ethan, and Garrett. His hobbies are tinkering with cars, collecting vintage watches, and spending time with family. He is passionate about bringing quality care to the community.
Dr. Alina Ploaie’s mission is to provide high quality dental care to all patients in an environment that is reassuringly safe, genuinely friendly, and comfortable.
Dr. Ploaie completed her doctorate at the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine and a postdoctoral training program in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Ploaie is certified in Invisalign, Nitrous Oxide sedation, and in Facial Injectables, Neuromodulators, Soft Tissue, and Deoxycholic Acid. She continuously seeks out training and professional development opportunities, which allows her to remain aware and knowledgeable about new dental practices and the latest technology being considered or used.
In her free time, Dr. Ploaie enjoys whipping up new recipes in the kitchen, traveling, gardening, and spending time with her family and friends.
Born and raised in India, Dr. Gaurav Puri’s journey into dentistry began at Himachal Dental College in Sundernagar, India where he earned a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2002. It was there that he first witnessed the transformative power of reconstructive procedures, igniting his passion for advanced dentistry and setting him on a path to specialize. His unique background allows him to combine a diverse clinical perspective with the most advanced techniques in reconstructive dentistry.
Dr. Puri’s dedication led him to a highly competitive Advanced Education in Prosthodontics residency at Marquette University, where he trained exclusively in complex restorative and implant dentistry for three years. During this specialized training, he honed his skills in procedures such as veneers, crowns, bridges, and full-mouth reconstructions. His commitment to dental excellence was further refined while teaching at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine before he entered private practice.
Dr. Christie Leedy’s journey has been shaped by deep family roots and small-town values. The first female born in her family in 50 years, she grew up in Haskell, Texas, with four younger brothers and parents who served as her greatest role models. Her early experience working at the local hospital, under the mentorship of Anita Thigpen Perry—now First Lady of Texas—sparked her passion for healthcare and service.
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