Doctors

Dr. Norris

Dr. Peter Norris has provided devoted care to patients in Lake Jackson since 1989. He is a friendly, caring dentist who graduated at the top of his class from the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston in 1985. While there he did additional studies in surgery and Temporal Mandibular Joint issues.

Dr. Norris is a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society and is a Fellow in the Delta Sigma Delta dental academic society. He has worked as an adjunct professor of anatomy at UT Dental Branch.

Dr. Norris is a member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry, the National Headache Foundation, The American Equilibration Society and the American Society of Craniofacial Pain and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. He is a Fellow in the American Academy of Pain Management. He is a past President of the Ninth District Dental Society.

He had an interesting career before dentistry as well, working in geology in West Texas. He has an undergraduate degree from Texas Tech with a major in microbiology and also worked in medical research. He has published scientific papers on microbiology and sleep research.

Dr. Norris stays in excellent shape as a triathlete. He has competed in several half Ironman triathlons and completed two Ironman (140.6 mile) competitions. He is a member of Lake Jackson Freeport Area Triathlon Club and a regular participant in the Houston Marathon and the Surfside Half Marathon.

Dr. Norris is also an avid reader who enjoys creating art with wood, paper and fiber and is a member of Urban Sketchers, Houston.

Dr. Vernor

Dr. Natalia B. Vernor graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Houston with the degree Bachelor of Science in Biology. Afterward she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Texas school of Dentistry in Houston. Dr. Vernor is a member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association. She keeps her dental knowledge current with multiple continue education courses. Dr. Vernon has a true passion for dentistry and always eager to volunteer for dental events in our community and outside of the country. She strives to provide an excellent care to everyone. Her goal is to make dental visits an enjoyable experience for patients of any ages. Dr. Vernor considers serving people as one of the greatest blessings in her life. She is a wife and mother of two children. During her free time she enjoys watching son’s baseball games, attending daughter’s ballet class and supporting her husband’s work in the Brazosport Rotary club. She also likes reading classical books in Russian, scuba diving, and traveling.