University of California San Francisco

CURRICULUM VITAE
Prepared: 05/11/15
Name:
Position:

Janelle Yoshi Urata, B.A., R.D.H.

Seeking Health Science Assistant Clinical Professor, Part-Time

Address:

8030 La Mesa Blvd. #126

La Mesa, CA 91942
Voice: (619) 244-1561
Email: Janelle.Urata@ucsf.edu

EDUCATION:
1998-02
2006-08
2006-08
2014-Current

University of California San Diego, CA

Chabot College, CA
Chabot College, CA
University of California, San Francisco

B.A.
A.A.
A.A.
Candidate for M.S.

Human Development
Honors, Dental Hygiene
Honors, Biology
Dental Hygiene

LICENSES, CERTIFICATION:
2007
2008
2008
2013

Radiology Certification, California

Registered Dental Hygienist, California License #23999 (Expires 02/16)
California State Board Local Anesthesia Administration, Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen
Administration, and Soft Tissue Curettage (Expires 02/16)
BLS for Healthcare Providers. AHA Certified (Expires 03/16)

PRINCIPAL POSITIONS HELD:

2014

Health Science Assistant Clinical Professor

Model July 1, 2014, Part-Time

OTHER POSITIONS PREVIOUSLY HELD:

09/08-08/09
03/09-08/09
08/09-01/13

R.D.H., Dr. Paul Taylor D.M.D. Private Practice, General Dentistry, San Diego, CA.
R.D.H., Dr. Anthony Hatch D.D.S. Private Practice, General Dentistry, San Diego, CA.
R.D.H., Faculty Group Practice, PRDS, University of California, San Francisco, CA.

HONORS AND AWARDS:

Janelle Urata

2010-12

Recipient of 3 Excellence in Service Achievement Awards at Faculty Group Practice,

Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences, UCSF

KEYWORDS/AREAS OF INTEREST:
Preventive dental hygiene using evidence based research, quality of life specifically on geriatric care,
helping to address the issues relating to access to care for underserved populations, public health.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
SUMMARY OF CLINICAL ACTIVITIES
I have experience in delivering evidence based care using a variety of instruments and agents, including
experience with ultrasonic/cavitron, subgingival chemotherapeutics, application of antimicrobial agents,
radiographs, sealants, local anesthesia, and administration of nitrous oxide. I am dedicated to delivering
the best care possible to all clients and have extensive experience with special needs patients. My care
encourages patient participation and involvement in oral hygiene care and instruction.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Memberships
2006-Current
2006-Current
2006-Current
2014-Current

American Dental Hygienists Association

California Dental Hygienists Association
San Diego County Dental Hygiene Component
American Dental Education Association

Service to Professional Organizations

2015-Current Secretary, Oral Health Awareness Society

SERVICE TO PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS:

INVITED PRESENTATIONS
REGIONAL AND OTHER INVITED PRESENTATIONS
October 28, 2014 Presentation of The Older Adult to Masters Program, UCSF
CDE COURSES ATTENDED
2

Janelle Urata

2014-2011
Medical Management of Caries GV Black
Plaque Monologues 1 and 2
Epidemic of Cracked Teeth-Modern Diagnosis and Treatment
Managing Geriatric Patients-Why Does My Mouth Hurt?
Confronting Epidemics and Evolving Pathogens
Osteoporosis and Osteonecrosis in Jaw
Xerostomia
Rationale for Comprehensive Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
CAMBRA
Pharmacy and Analgesic Review

UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE

UNIVERSITY SERVICE
SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY:
2014-Current Secretary, American Association Public Health Dentistry
DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE:
2011 Created the template for dental hygiene notes in axiUm. UCSF.
2012 Contributed to the Faculty Group Practice Handbook-Guide to all incoming employees. UCSF
2010-2012 Arranged and helped to coordinate department holiday gatherings, and coordinated hygiene
team meetings. UCSF.
PUBLIC SERVICE:
2006-2008 During the dental hygiene program at Chabot College, we volunteered at various
health fairs throughout the Bay Area, to educate the public in oral hygiene, and provide
information relating to accessing care. I also conducted created an oral health program and
delivered it to a 3rd grade class.

POSTGRADUATE AND OTHER COURSES

Janelle Urata

INFORMAL TEACHING:
2006
2007
2007
2008
2008
2014
2015
2015

DH 69A Introduction to Oral Health Education

DH 75 Medical Emergencies
Presentation on Stroke Victims
Participated in Community Health Fairs representing Chabot College Dental Hygiene
DH 83 Patients with Special Needs
Presentation on Downs Syndrome
DH 56B Community Dental Health
Volunteered at Health Fairs and Grade School
DH 202 Curriculum Development Education for MS in Dental Hygiene
DH 206 Leadership in Dental Hygiene
DH 221 Masters Seminar II

TEACHING NARRATIVE
My teaching experience has been focused on informal classroom instruction. I am versed in giving
classroom presentations in dental hygiene programs and for my senior undergraduate presentations. I have
experience teaching one-on-one with patients and at health fairs and educating the public about oral
health. Prior to hygiene school, I spent over 8 years teaching small groups of children origami and other
crafts.

MENTORING
Coursework in Education methodology and Teaching Subject Area(s):
2007
DH 73 Educational Theories in DH Care
2014
DH 202A Dental Hygiene Curriculum Development and Methods of Instruction
2014
DH 202B Dental Hygiene Curriculum Development and Methods of Instruction
2015
DH 221 Masters Seminar II

MENTORING NARRATIVE
My mentoring experience has involved informal mentoring of undergraduate classmates at Chabot College
dental hygiene program. We assisted our colleagues with freshman year challenges, while offering advice
with regards to school preparation, clinic and working experience.