Tiffany M. Peters, DDS, MS
Teaching Assistant Professor
peterst21@ecu.edu
252-737-7051
4267 Ledyard E. Ross Hall
Education
MS, UNC Adams School of Dentistry
DDS, UNC Adams School of Dentistry
BS, University of Notre Dame
General Practice Residency certificate, Carolinas Medical Center
Board Certification, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Biographical Information
Dr. Peters graduated cum laude from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Science degree in preprofessional studies before completing her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree with honors from UNC Adams School of Dentistry. Dr. Peters then completed a two-year general practice residency in dentistry program at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, followed by a Master of Science degree and certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology from UNC Adams School of Dentistry. Her master’s thesis focused on the association of oral biopsy with tobacco and alcohol cessation.
Prior to joining the ECU School of Dental Medicine team, Dr. Peters practiced clinical oral pathology and served as an adjunct assistant professor at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry. Her hobbies and interests include spending time with her family and exploring North Carolina’s state parks.
Research/Clinical Interests
Tobacco cessation as influenced by oral healthcare providers, oral epithelial dysplasia
Publication
Peters TM, Phero JA, Golden BA, Curran AE. A Biphasic Sessile Mass of the Buccal Mucosa. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology. Volume 130, Issue 6, P612-615, December 01, 2020. E-published Aug 2, 2019. pii: S2212-4403(19)31364-1. doi: 10.1016/j.oooo.2019.07.009.
Prabhu S, Khan S, Doudnikoff A, Peters T, Reebye U. Osteomyelitis or osteitis? Br Dent J. 2020;228(4):228–229. doi:10.1038/s41415-020-1325-0.
Fortier K, Prabhu S, Levin LG, Peters TM, Reebye UN. Solitary Intraosseous Mandibular Neurofibroma: Clinical Case Study. J Dent Oral Health. 5: 1-7. January 19, 2018.
Peters TM, Phillips C, Murrah VA. Is Oral Biopsy Associated with Change in Tobacco or Alcohol Use? Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Volume 75, Issue 10, 2117 – 2126. doi:10.1016/j.joms. 2017.03.019.
Professional/Membership
Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Fellow, American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Member, American Dental Education Association