Rachel Mendazona

Experienced general dentist dedicated to delivering patient-centered dental care, emphasizing patient education and preventive practices. Skilled in building collaborative relationships and ensuring clear communication within interdisciplinary teams for optimal treatment outcomes. Proficient in utilizing cutting-edge dental technologies and committed to continuous learning for providing top-notch patient care with the latest advancements in dentistry.

• Ethics and Professional Responsibilities in Dentistry, Dr. Tom Karginis, DMD, Biologix Solutions LLC, (3/21/2025)
• Infection Control for Dental Healthcare Professionals, Dr. Tom Karginis, DMD, Biologix Solutions LLC, (3/19/2025)
• Substance Abuse - Chemical Dependency, Dr. Tom Karginis, DMD, Biologix Solutions LLC, (3/12/2025)
• Update on Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer, Academy of General Dentistry, (3/11/2025)
• C-ORMS300 Basic Surgery, PDS Health/Pacific Dental Services, LLC, (3/09/2025)
• C-REST600 CEREC Level II, PDS Health/Pacific Dental Services, LLC, (2/07/2025 – 2/08/2025)
• Airway Prosthodontics – Taking Dentistry Beyond Sleep Apnea and Advancement Appliances, Jeff Rouse DDS, Spear Education, Scottsdale, AZ, (1/24/2025 – 1/25/2025)
• C-CLNC300 Occlusion, PDS Health/Pacific Dental Services, LLC, (11/23/2024)
• C-ENDO302 Endodontics – Obturation, Diagnosis, and Tips, PDS Health/Pacific Dental Services, LLC, (11/23/2024)
• C-ENDO301 Endodontics – Instrumentation, PDS Health/Pacific Dental Services, LLC, (11/23/2024)
• C-ENDO300 Endodontics - Introduction, Access, and Bacteria, PDS Health/Pacific Dental Services, LLC, (11/15/2024)
• Healthy People 2030-Oral Cancer Webinar, Dr. Deepak Kademani, Academy of General Dentistry, (9/16/2024)
• G-PDSU120 Medical Emergencies, PDS Health/Pacific Dental Services, LLC, (9/11/2024)
• Doctor Lab Communication, Assen Dobrikov at Dani Dental Studio, (5/16/2024)
• C-REST412 Inlay/Onlay Restoration Basics, PDS Health/Pacific Dental Services, LLC, (3/01/2024)
• C-CLNC305 The Mouth-Body Connection, PDS Health/Pacific Dental Services, LLC, (2/19/2024)
• Hands on Full Arch Implant and Digital Printing, Clark F. Brinton D.M.D. with Hero Dental Education, (11/02/2023 – 11/04/2023)
• Clinical Crown Lengthening - Surgical Course for General Dentists, AGD-Washington, (9/16/2023)
• Opioids: DEA Compliant Opioid Course Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, (6/22/2023)
• Infection Control Program 2020, Dr. Karla Kent, Oregon Health & Science University – Continuing Dental Education, (5/18/2023)
• Medical Emergencies 2022 Update Course, Dr. Steven Beadnell, Oregon Health & Science University – Continuing Dental Education, (5/17/2023)
• Cultural Competence and Preventing Health Disparities for Dental Professionals, Oregon State University College of Pharmacy, (4/25/2023)
• Local Anesthesia: 30+ Years of Hits, Misses, and Near Misses, Mel Hawkins, DDS, BScD, Oregon Dental Association (ORDA), (4/14/2023)
• My Jaw Hurts! What Do I Do? An Overview of Temporomandibular Disorders and Management, Seena Patel, DMD, MPH, Oregon Dental Association (ORDA), (4/14/2023)
• I Found a Lump, Is This Normal? A Modern Approach to Clinical Oral Pathology, Ashish Patel, DDS, MD, FACS, Oregon Dental Association (ORDA), (4/13/2023)
• Contemporary Endodontics for Recent Graduates and Refresher Course for Dentists, Anne Koch, DMD, Oregon Dental Association (ORDA), (4/13/2023)
• Dr. Christensen's Most Frequent Failures and How to Avoid Them, Dr. Gordon J. Christensen, Practical Clinical Courses, (9/03/2022)

• Annual Serve Day, Marketplace Smiles Dentistry, Phoenix, AZ (8/17/2024), provided free dental treatment to patients in need
• Mentor for dental students, OHSU School of Dentistry, Portland, OR (6/2021 - 6/2022), offered assistance and guidance to the class of 2023 dental students during their transition into clinical care as needed; created and compiled multiple detailed documents into an all-encompassing “Clinical Care Guide” describing the clinic protocols, student provider instructions for navigation of axiUm Electronic Health Record, helpful tips and/or recommendations from upperclassmen, etc. - this document was sent to multiple clinical faculty members at the school of dentistry as well as to the class of 2024 as they were entering clinic
• Volunteer for Asian Health and Service Center, Portland, OR (5/2020 - 6/2020), delivered care kits to elders of the Asian and Pacific Islander communities amidst the COVID-19 crisis. Kits included food, toilet paper, cleaning supplies and masks
• Volunteer for Northwest Children’s Outreach Portland Center, Portland, OR (10/2020), sorted donated clothing based on age ranges and gender, filled bags with warm clothes based on recipient requests for their children
• Tutor at OHSU School of Dentistry, Portland, OR (6/2019 - 6/2020), assisted students struggling in restorative classes with simulation lab coursework and the fundamentals of restorative work
• Volunteer for OHSU Delta Sigma Delta Psi Chapter, Portland, OR (6/2019 - 12/2020), assisted newer students in the dental school simulation lab with restorative work during “Help a Delt” events
• Volunteer for Oregon Food Bank, Portland, OR, (10/2019), packed bulk foods into portions for delivery to those in need
• Volunteered to speak at the OHSU Anatomy and Physiology Donor Memorial, Portland, OR, (12/2018), delivered a spoken reflection to the loved ones of those who donated their bodies to science and education at OHSU

• Literature Review Poster Presentation (3/05/2020): Silver Diammine Fluoride-Associated Staining: Potassium Iodide to the Rescue!, Conclusion: while some studies show Potassium Iodide eliminates staining caused by SDF, other studies show varied and inconclusive results, therefore, further research is necessary to definitively support or refute this finding.

• Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)

• Arizona Dental Licensure, #D011571 - (Current)
• DEA Certification - (Current)