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The Dental Leaders Team
To be able to build and maintain such a practice, we have assembled a team of especially sincere individuals in whom we place the highest trust and regard. These people have agreed to work and interact with no fixed job descriptions to hide behind. We have instead created and endorsed a list of Global Priorities for the office to live under, the first of which is to "give excellent service to the patient in front of you". This service comes from the heart, and the focus is always on you.
May we introduce our team of successful dental professionals, along with some of their credentials:
Kathy Findlay
Kathy is the Patient Services Coordinator. Her responsibility is to assure that all patient needs are well cared for and that we continuously provide excellent service. She assists with travel arrangements for out of town patients, and is an instant friend to all. Kathy holds dual degrees in business and marketing from Abilene Christian University. She has been with the practice for over fifteen years. Kathy has a daughter, Kelley.
Marilyn Suarez
Marilyn is a true asset to our practice; she fulfills important responsibilities in Patient Services and is our chief Financial Administrator. Marilyn brings tremendous experience and joie de vie to our team; in fact, she was a patient for many years prior to joining our leadership. Marilyn is expertly bilingual and provides exceptional services to our Spanish-speaking patients. She is a graduate of the University of Miami in business and marketing.
Jackie Ruiz
Jackie is a retired dental hygienist and realtor who missed dentistry too much. She returned to the profession to utilize her knowledge and experience as a Patient Service Administrator. Her strengths are her communication skills and her compassion. Jackie earned her RDH from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. Jackie wants to be of service, in English and in Spanish. She has a teenage son and a grown daughter
Cathy Garwood, RDH
Cathy is everything to everybody in the Dental Leaders practice. She is a top-notch dental hygienist with decades of experience and a reputation for thorough yet comfortable cleanings. She, like Jackie, has also extended into the patient service arena and is our insurance coordinator. She helps our patients to better understand their benefits and to provide necessary followup with any less than forthcoming insurance reimbursements. She has four grown children.
Pura Monroe, RDH
Pura is a veteran dental hygienist who is renowned in Miami for her thorough but gentle care. She is a graduate of the Miami Dade School of Dental Hygiene, and has been a leader in her profession in our community. Pura has been with the practice for eight years, and is bilingual in Spanish. Pura has three grown sons.
Tracy Sicardi, RDH
Tracy has a reputation of her own in dental hygiene, for her compassionate and gentle care. She especially enjoys winning over fearful patients and derives much satisfaction from the difference she is able to make for people's health. She is a graduate of Miami Dade Community College, and has been with the practice for over fifteen years. Tracy is bilingual in Spanish, and has twin sons.
Kim Tremols, RDH
Kim is another of our star hygienists. She returned to South Florida after having practiced in the northern end of the state for a few years. Kim is just celebrating one year of marriage with her husband, Tony. She has a great feel for educating patients and shows excellent results with even the most complex gum problems. Kim is an instant hit with even our most fastidious patients (yes, we have a lot of those!). Ask for her; you won't be disappointed.
Marlene Corzo, CDA
Marlene is Dr. Groh's primary chairside dental assistant. She is an artist with the fabrication of provisional crowns and bridges, and is expert in making treatment go quickly and smoothly without appearing to rush. Her charming smile touches all who meet her. She is a graduate of Robert Morgan School and has a nine year history with the practice. Marlene is bilingual in Spanish and also speaks some Portuguese.
Desi Jiron, CDA
Desi is a career dental assistant with advanced training and experience in assisting with TMJ diagnosis and treatment. He runs our joint vibration analyses and electromyography studies, and also provides chairside care for our patients. Desi's wonderful sense of humor and impeccable manners keep him in high esteem with our patients. Desi was born and raised in Nicaragua, and is fluent in English and Spanish. He has three sons.
Denise Jurney, CDA
Denise is Dr. Groh's circulating assistant, with over twelve years of experience in orthodontics and dentistry. Her affable manner and gentle touch make her friend to many in our practice. Denise is a natural organizer and provides much of the quality assurance in the clinical areas of the practice.
Veronica Gonzalez, CDA
Vero works for Dr. Groh and Dr. Souviron. She is a pleasure to work with, has a very calming and reassuring manner, and is very compassionate. Veronica has been a patient in our practice since she was eleven years old! Vero also has extensive experience in orthodontics, with over ten years of experience. Raised in Miami, she is bilingual in Spanish. She has an infant son.
Jan Soderholm, RN, MSN, MBA
Jan is a part-time administrator and is responsible for accounts payable. Because of her nursing background, she assists as needed during complex procedures for medically fragile patients. Jan has three children and is a literature enthusiast.
Nicole Hardin
Nicole is Dr. Souviron's legal secretary. She is responsible for the scheduling of his appearances and lectures, as well as providing documentation for his legal testimony. Nicole is the foundation behind Dr. Souviron's busy schedule. She has a newborn daughter, Amber.
Maria Hernandez
Maria works behind the scenes to assure Dr. Souviron's medicolegal appointments and record keeping. She is responsible for paper-management in the office and assists with insurance follow-through. Maria is bilingual in Spanish and is an empathetic soul to all. Maria has three grown sons.
David Fifer
David is a high school senior who works part-time as a record clerk and media assistant. He is an extremely bright young man- look for great things from this kid!
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