Meet The Doctors
Dr. Donald Norby
For over 30 years, Dr. Donald Norby has been providing children with exceptional comprehensive pediatric dental care. Highly educated, he earned his undergraduate degree in chemistry from Auburn University before attending the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. He was recognized by the American Society of Dentistry for Children for outstanding interest and proficiency in dentistry for children. After obtaining his Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD), Dr. Norby completed a pediatric dental residency at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Norby serves as a part-time assistant clinical professor of pediatric dentistry at UAB School of Pediatric Dentistry. While Dr. Norby served as President and Vice President at the Alabama Academy of Pediatric Dentistry he received the Leadership and Service Award. Dr. Norby feels it is important to stay on the cutting edge of pediatric dentistry. Thus, he maintains memberships in many prestigious professional organizations to keep up-to-date on the latest techniques and technology.
When not at the office, Dr. Norby is a vintage race car driver who enjoys playing guitar, hunting, and boating with his wife, daughters, and son-in-law.
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry – Diplomate
- Alabama Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry
- University of Alabama School of Dentistry Alumni
- Alabama Academy of Pediatric Dentistry – President & Vice President (2000-2004)
Dr. Mattie Bennet
Dr. Mattie Bennett joined our practice in July 2018 and works with Dr. Norby. Dr. Bennett is a native of Heflin, AL and is a specialist in the dental health of infants, children, and adolescents. She has a big heart for serving her community and a strong desire to create a lasting impact on her patients.
Dr. Bennett is a summa cum laude honor graduate of Auburn University. She then obtained a Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry in 2016. Dr. Bennett continued her studies at UAB in the Pediatric Dental Residency Program, where she has received extensive training in the treatment of children, adolescents and special needs patients.
Dr. Bennett is married to Ellis Bennett and they have a Goldendoodle, named Millie. Dr. Bennett’s personal interests include traveling, kayaking, spending time at the lake, and tailgating for football games.
