Dr. Teresa L Poorman, DDS
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1154431591
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About This Provider
Dr. Teresa Poorman, DDS, is a pediatric dentist in Kearney, Nebraska, with 20 years of experience helping children feel comfortable at the dentist. She specializes in caring for young children and patients with special needs, using creative and fun techniques to make dental visits less scary—she even introduces herself as "Dr. Tari, the Tooth Fairy" and uses a magic wand during appointments. Dr. Poorman gives her dental equipment friendly names like "Mr. Bumpy" and "Mr. Whistle" to help kids understand what's happening and feel at ease. She earned her dental degree from the Medical College of Virginia and completed a pediatric residency there, bringing expert training to her warm, kid-friendly approach. Dr. Poorman is accepting new patients and loves what she does—proving that dental care for children can be both professional and fun.
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Education & Training
- Bachelor's degree in Biology from Kearney State College, 1981
- Kearney State College-kearney, NeUndergraduate School, 1981
- Dental degree from Medical College of Virginia, part of Virginia Commonwealth University, 1989
- Pediatric residency at VCU in Richmond
- Dental degree from University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), 1985
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 08/30/2006
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Beyond the Office
Uses creative names for dental equipment (Mr. Bumpy for dental handpiece, Mr. Whistle for suction, Mr. Thirsty for suction device)
Widowed a year before retirement
Encouraged her 33-year-old son to choose a career where he wakes up happy to go to work
Plans to play golf, travel to Europe, and spend time with parents (ages 90 and 87) after retirement
Her mother Lisa founded Lisa's Instant Printing Service (LIPS) in 1988
Father Albert Poorman was a biology teacher at what was then Kearney State College, now University of Nebraska at Kearney
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