Dr. Norris graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School. He completed a general practice residency at the V.A. Hospital in Washington, D.C. He completed his orthodontics specialty training at Howard University. He joined the United States Air Force and served as Chief of Orthodontics at Misawa Air Base, Japan. He is a frequent lecturer, his scientific papers have been published in numerous publications, and he is also the creator of the Norris 20/26 Bracket system.