HIGH POINT PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY - Key Persons
Research Topic: Principle investigator looking at the familial transmission of Bacteroides forsythus within multigenerational families.
Research Topic: Completed an undergraduate thesis investigating heat shock proteins as possible markers for periodontal disease.
Dr. Kristina D. Coffield ("Krissy") is a native of North Carolina. She grew up in Washington, NC, and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for her undergraduate degree. Dr. Krissy was a classmate of Dr. Stephanie's at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, where she graduated in 1999. After dental school, Dr. Krissy spent a year treating underserved children in a non-profit dental clinic in Southern Pines, NC, which solidified her desire to become a pediatric dentist. Dr. Krissy then completed an additional three years of specialty training in pediatric dentistry at the University of North Carolina and UNC Hospitals, where she obtained her Master's degree in 2003. She practiced as an associate dentist in the Raleigh area from 2003 - 2009. She also continues to maintain an active affiliation with the UNC School of Dentistry as an Adjunct Assistant Professor.
Like Dr. Stephanie, Dr. Krissy has extensive training in pediatric oral conscious sedation and exceeds the standard of care in her monitoring and emergency equipment. In addition, she is trained and certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Supports (PALS).
Dr. Stephanie P. Lindsay grew up in Michigan and attended Kalamazoo College for her undergraduate degree. Following college, she attended the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry and graduated in 1999. Dr. Stephanie then completed an additional two years of specialty training in pediatric dentistry at The Ohio State University and Columbus Children's Hospital and obtained her master's degree in 2001. She maintains an active affiliation with the UNC School of Dentistry as an Adjunct Assistant Professor.
Dr. Stephanie has extensive training in pediatric oral conscious sedation and she exceeds the standard of care in her monitoring and emergency equipment. In addition, she is trained and certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
Prior to opening her own private practice, Dr. Stephanie was the dental director in Rowan County for 3 years servicing the under-privileged children of the area. She continues to be an advocate for children and children's health organizations.
Dr. Stephanie has three children, Grant, Drew and Paige.
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
North Carolina Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry
American Dental Association
North Carolina Dental Society
Delta Sigma Delta, Dental Fraternity, Upsilon Chapter
Honors and Awards
2000 OMNII Graduate Research Fellowship
2000 Chief Resident, Pediatric Dentistry, Columbus Children's Hospital
1999 Whitehead Dental Scholarship
1993 Pew Undergraduate Research Fellow