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“I love my teeth and my smile. The work was done very softly and pleasant, and Dr. Gross and his team really cared and even worked on “odd” hours as I was a bit pushed for time leaving USA for Europe. Thank you Dr. Gross – Thank you Renee and the rest of the team – You are great!”
- Pernilla
Justine C. Bons, DDS, PA
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
EDUCATION
Northwestern University Dental School, (NUDS), Chicago, IL Doctor of Dental Surgery, granted April 2001.
New York University, New York, NY Pre-dental prerequisites, September 1995-August 1996.
Washington University, St. Louis, MO Bachelor of Science in Psychology, granted May 1993.
The London School of Economics, London, UK. Senior year abroad, Fall 1992.
DENTAL EXPERIENCE:
General Dentist, Ulery Dental and Orthodontics, Crofton, MD Associate in a large dental practice (March 2004-July 2004).
General Dentist, Baltimore Dental L.L.C., Pikesville, MD Partner in a private general dental practice (July 2002-March 2003).
General Practice Dental Resident, University of Maryland Medical Systems, Department of Hospital Dentistry/Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Baltimore, MD Provided general dental care and emergency call for both healthy and medically compromised patients. Treated traumatic dental injuries, performed pre-radiation and surgical work-ups and in-house patient consults. Cared for patients under all levels of sedation dentistry including I.V. and general anesthesia in the operating room. Completed an accredited class in Physical Diagnosis (June 2001-July 2002).
Dental Resident, Kernan Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Treatment of patients with physical and mental handicaps, pediatric patients and in-patient dental consults (January-February 2002).
Post-Doctorate Fellow, Johns Hopkins Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology, Baltimore, MD Rotation with emphasis in the areas of Oral Pathology, Oral Surgery, and the general care of medically compromised patients. Attended weekly morbidity and mortality rounds (July-August 2001).
Plus Clinic Resident, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, Baltimore, MD Treated patients with HIV/AIDS in addition to other medical illnesses (October 2001, March 2002).
Student Dentist, Colorado Migrant Health Externship Program, Denver, CO Selected by faculty to participate in a federal public health externship. Provided comprehensive dental care to indigent migrant farm workers and their families (June 2000-July 2000).
Volunteer, Donna Olsen Memorial Saturday Morning People’s Clinic, NUDS, Chicago, IL
Provided dental services to low-income inner-city children on Saturday mornings (September 1997-February 2001).
Dental Assistant, Family Dentistry, Sandra K. Highsmith, DDS, St. Louis, MO Performed all duties of a general dental assistant (August 1996-July 1997).
Dental Assistant, Clayton Dental, June K. Wolff, D.M.D., St. Louis, MO Assisted in a range of capacities in a general dental office (December 1992-May 1993).
Honors Program in Endodontics, NUDS, Chicago, IL Involved in advanced studies and literature review program in Endodontics (September 2000-April 2001).
Honors Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, NUDS, Chicago, IL Performed accelerated procedures in oral surgery and participated in hospital grand rounds (September 2000-April 2001).
LEADERSHIP
Student Representative, Disciplinary Hearing Board, NUDS, Chicago, IL Appointed by faculty to represent student body in making decisions with regards to academic dishonesty and unprofessional conduct (Fall 1998-Spring 2001).
Program Director, Xi Psi Phi Dental Fraternity, NUDS, Chicago, IL Elected by fellow members to plan events and programs for students, faculty and alumni members (June 2000-April 2001).
Student Educator, Career Guidance Network, NUDS, Chicago, IL Participated in various dental education programs for children ages 5-18 including discussions regarding preventative dentistry and dental careers (Fall 1997-Spring 2001).
Local Interviewer, APAP: Alumni and Parents Admission Program, Washington University, Chicago, IL/Baltimore, MD Conducted local interviews with prospective students for Washington University (Fall 1997-Fall 2003).
Member, American Student Dental Association, NUDS, Chicago, IL Elected by student body as Second and Alternate delegate. Represented student body at the annual sessions, organized professional lectures, membership recruitment, fund raising, and social planning (Fall 1997-Spring 2001).
RESEARCH
Participant, Table Clinic, Chicago Dental Society Mid-Winter Meeting, Chicago, IL Topic: Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office (February 1999).
Professional Rater, Washington University School of Medicine, Behavioral Medicine Department, St. Louis, MO Interviewed patients, reviewed medical records and chest x-ray reports, monitored heart rates and entered data for a study determining the presence of depression and anxiety as well as functional status in patients with congestive heart failure using a variety of psychological instruments (March 1994-June 1995).
Supervising Research Assistant, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Psychology Department, New York, NY Involved in all phases of a research project on geriatric depression. Supervised and coordinated activities of a team of research assistants (June 1993-August 1993).
WORK EXPERIENCE
Treatment/School Coordinator, Annie Malone Children and Family Service Center, St. Louis, MO Served as legal guardian, treatment and school coordinator in a residential foster home setting. Planned and implemented social, recreational, educational, and health related services, home visitation, group and individual counseling working closely with Division of Family Services and Juvenile Court to reunite families (October 1993-March 1994).
Group Counselor, DART: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation and Treatment Center, St. Louis, MO Counseled patients with chemical dependencies. Provided guidance for dealing with problems related to chemical dependency, led group discussions and educational exercises (January-May 1992).
LICENSURES
State of Florida Dental License, certified December 2003.
State of Maryland Dental License, certified June 2001.
North East Regional Board, certified May 2001.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Dean’s List, Northwestern University Dental School (Spring 1998-Winter 1999, Fall 1999-Spring 2001).
Dean’s List, Washington University (Fall 1991).
Psi Chi Honorary Society, Washington University, St Louis, MO.
CERTIFICATIONS
Cerec 3D, Computer fabricated restorations (certified February 2004).
American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (August 1997-present).
American Heart Association, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (July 2001-July 2003).
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Florida Dental Association (June 2005-present).
Atlantic Coast District Dental Association (June 2005-present).
Academy of General Dentistry (1999-present).
American Dental Association (1997-present).
INTERESTS
- Snow Skiing
- Traveling
- Fiction
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