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Get to know Dr. Sterling

Smiles are always in fashion

Get to know Dr. Sterling

From Student to Educator: Dr. Roberts’ Path

The NOLA Tooth~Fairy

Professional Affiliations

Dr. Sterling M. Roberts, a native of New Orleans and graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, is a dedicated pediatric dentist, educator, and community leader. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology from Emory University in 2009 and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Howard University College of

Dr. Roberts completed her postdoctoral training in Pediatric Dentistry at New York University in 2017. Her commitment to global and community health is reflected in her outreach work in Jamaica and Nepal, as well as her local initiatives to expand access to pediatric dental care across Louisiana.

Since joining the LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry in 2021, Dr. Roberts has advanced to serve as Program Director of Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry and Assistant Professor. Her leadership emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based care, resident mentorship, and community service.

Dr. Roberts continues to dedicate her career to improving oral health outcomes for children and families while inspiring the next generation of dental leaders through education, advocacy, and service.

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Professional Affiliations

Dr. Roberts is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a Fellow of both the Pierre Fauchard Academy and the American College of Dentists. She is also a member of the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Education Associatio

A proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Dr. Roberts is deeply committed to service, mentorship, and advancing diversity in dentistry. She is the Founder of the New Orleans Black Dental Network, a nonprofit organization that supports professional growth, community engagement, and access to care within the New Orleans dental community.

Dr. Roberts also serves as Trustee of the Southwestern District for the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and sits on the Advisory Council for DentaQuest Louisiana.

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Community Commitment

Professional Affiliations

Community Commitment

Dr. Roberts’ passion for caring for the community where she grew up has brought her back home to Louisiana!

She is excited to continue to give back in the form of dental education and service.

Training

Dr. Sterling has received comprehensive postdoctoral education in the following:

· Treatment of young and special needs patients under general anesthesia

· Non-pharmacologic behavior guidance techniques

· Nitrous oxide

· Management of Acute Dental Trauma

· Management of patients with special health care needs

· Hematology/Oncology consultation

· Management of patients with craniofacial anomalies

· Interceptive orthodontic treatment

· Single Tooth Anesthesia (The Wand)

· Conservative/preventive dentistry (SDF, IPT, ITR,SMART, Hall [Crowns] Technique.

Smiles are always in fashion

Smiles are always in fashion

From Student to Educator: Dr. Roberts’ Path

The NOLA Tooth~Fairy

Professional Affiliations

Professional Affiliations

Professional Affiliations

Professional Affiliations

Professional Affiliations

Community Commitment

Professional Affiliations

Community Commitment

Training

Dr. Sterling has received comprehensive postdoctoral education in the following:

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