Dr. Montes completed a residency in periodontics. She does the exams and every procedure herself.
About the practice
One periodontist, and time to explain
Montes Periodontics is a one-dentist office. Dr. Rita Montes completed a residency in periodontics, a specialty program, and treats gum disease and receding gums here.
She works with your own dentist, who keeps your fillings, crowns and routine care. After treatment she sends your dentist a note, with your permission, and you go back to them for regular visits between ours.
Your own dentist stays your dentist
A written plan and estimate at the first visit
A laser used for some work, traditional surgery for the rest
The people
Who you'll meet
Ivette Olivares
Dental hygienist, RDH
- Registered dental hygienist license (RDH) · CA License no. 000000
Ivette does the cleanings and follow-up visits, and shows you how to care for your gums at home.
Humberto Lagunas
Patient coordinator
Humberto schedules visits, checks your benefits and writes your estimate. He speaks Spanish and English.
Licenses and training
The practice lists each clinician's license here. The owner replaces the sample numbers with the real ones and names the program.
Licenses
Rita Montes, Dentist license (DDS)
CA License no. 000000 · Dental Board of California
This license allows Dr. Montes to practice dentistry in California. Her specialty training is listed separately. The owner enters the real number.
Ivette Olivares, Registered dental hygienist license (RDH)
CA License no. 000000 · Dental Hygiene Board of California
This license allows Ivette Olivares to practice dental hygiene in California. The owner enters the real number.
Specialty training
Residency in periodontics
A specialty program of at least two years in periodontics. The owner names the program and the body that accredits it.
American Board of Periodontology
The owner states whether Dr. Montes is certified by the American Board of Periodontology, and the year.
Scope of care
Practice limited to periodontics
Gum evaluation and treatment. Fillings, crowns, routine cleanings and braces stay with your own dentist.
Come with your questions
Bring the notes from your dentist if you have them. Dr. Montes starts by listening.