Meet the Doctors at Smiles 4 Life
Dentists in Columbus
Dr. Shadonna Coleman, DMD
Dr. Shadonna Coleman grew up in Saginaw, Michigan and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from Kentucky State University. She then completed her dental education at University of Louisville School of Dentistry, where she received a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry. Following graduation, she began working as an associate dentist at Acadian Dental in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Coleman joined the Smiles 4 Life team in 2012. She keeps up with current changes in dentistry by attending various continuing education courses.
Dr. Coleman is currently a member of the American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, Columbus Dental Society, and National Dental Association.
Dr. Joan Salido, DDS
Dr. Joan Salido grew up in Hillsboro, Ohio and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree cum laude in Integrated Life Sciences from Kent State University. She then went on to complete her dental education at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, where she received her Doctorate in Dental Surgery in 1998.
For seven years following her graduation, Dr. Joan began working as an associate dentist before coming on board to the office that became Smiles 4 Life, where she has remained for fourteen years. In addition, Dr. Joan commissioned into the United States Air Force Reserves to serve her country and is still in place to this day and provides dental services in her home unit and areas around the world that have limited access to care.
Dr. Joan is currently a member of the American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association and Central Ohio Dental Association. Dr. Joan’s mission is to treat every patient with care and compassion, and a gentle touch as she would for family. She holds a commitment to providing comprehensive, quality dental care through communication and education of treatment plans for parents and guardians.
In her free time, Dr. Joan loves to spend his time with her two children, Elliot and Katherine and her two dogs, Snowball and Miko. She enjoys reading, word games and watching The Ohio State Buckeye Football team beat the team up North.