Meet Dr. Paul Coleman

Dr. Paul Coleman received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Colby College in Waterville, Maine, in 1975. He then attended Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts, where he graduated in 1978. Since graduation from dental school, Dr. Coleman has maintained a commitment to the health and comfort of his patients. His practice has centered around a philosophy of care and service that serves to exceed patient expectations.

Why Cosmetic Dentistry?

Dr. Paul Coleman has never been satisfied with the status quo. He believes his patients deserve only the very best care available. The technologies, materials and procedures of general dentistry was not satisfying the high level of care that Dr. Coleman was setting for himself.

Dr. Coleman gave cosmetic dentistry a serious look and decided that the skills being practiced in this highly advanced discipline offer patients far more options for optimizing health and appearance than general dentistry ever could. He also found a wealth of scientific research demonstrating that cosmetic procedures and restorations are far healthier for the patient than their general dentistry alternatives.

Advanced Training

Dr. Coleman knew education was critical. He researched several post–graduate teaching facilities, finally choosing the world–renowned Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI). Dr. Coleman found that LVI was on the cutting edge of teaching the most advanced procedures, utilizing the most modern technologies and materials available in the dental industry.

Dr. Coleman immediately enrolled at LVI in 2000. He has completed numerous courses designed to teach the most advanced methods of cosmetic dentistry including: Advanced Anterior Aesthetics (restoration of front teeth), Advanced Posterior Aesthetics (restoration of back teeth), Occlusion I, II and III (concentrating on the health of the bite and proper alignment of the jaw), Comprehensive Aesthetic Rehabilitation Program and the Full Mouth Reconstruction Program, Rotary Endodontics (Root Canals), Non-Surgical Periodontal Care, Conscious Sedation (Sleep Dentistry), Invisalign Certification, Bone Grafting, Implant Placement, Computerized Implant Treatment Planning, Myotronics K–7 Training and Scan Interpretation Courses, LANAP Laser Certification, and has extensive training on treating Sleep Apnea with Oral Appliances.

His Associations

They say you can tell a lot about a person by the company he keeps. Dr. Coleman is in excellent company as an involved member of many professional organizations, including: Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, International College for Craniomandibular Orthopedics, San Diego County Dental Society and International Academy of Comprehensive Aesthetics.

Outside the Office

Dr. Coleman is single and has lived in Poway for the past 25 years.  When not attending continuing education classes on the weekend, he is a sports fanatic, enjoying football, ice hockey, basketball, and baseball.  As a Boston native, he′ is especially fond of Boston sports teams. Dr. Coleman also is an avid golfer and snow skier. He enjoys time at the gym and shooting pool. He is very proud of his two sons.  Paul III is a UC Santa Barbara graduate, living now in Poway, and his son Joe, a Dartmouth College graduate lives in Boston.

He has made a commitment to the community with his active involvement with numerous philanthropic groups, including both the Poway and Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary Clubs.  He has received the Channel 10 Leadership Award as well as “Volunteer of the Year” from JC Penny.  He commits his dental expertise to the Give Back a Smile Foundation of the American Academy for Cosmetic Dentistry by doing Smile Makeovers for women who have dental issues as a result of past spousal abuse.
 
Dr. Coleman has been involved with education the San Diego area with over 50 interviews on Fox 6 Morning News and Good Morning San Diego. He has lectured on topics from TV advertising for the Cosmetic, to the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.