Dr. Monica Fernandez is a prosthodontics specialist with 15 years of experience helping patients restore their smiles. She earned her dental degree in Uruguay and completed advanced training in prosthodontics at Indiana University, where she now teaches and mentors future dentists. Dr. Fernandez specializes in dental implants, dentures, and the latest digital technology, including CAD/CAM denture design that creates custom-fit restorations with incredible precision. Her practice focuses on treating complex dental cases and combining state-of-the-art techniques with caring, personalized treatment. She is accepting new patients in Gainesville, Florida.

Specialties

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ProsthodonticsPrimary
Dental prostheses including crowns, bridges, and dentures

Education & Training

MS in Dentistry with Major in Prosthodontics and Minor in Dental Materials, Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUPUI), Indianapolis (2008)
DDS, Universidad del Uruguay (1998)
Certificate in Prosthodontics Specialty, Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUPUI), Indianapolis (2007)

Board Certifications

American Board of Prosthodontics (completed 3 of 4 parts required for diplomate status)

What does Board Certified mean?

Credential: M.S.D

NPI registered: 07/11/2011

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Areas of Focus

ProsthodonticsDental implantsCAD/CAM denture technologyDigital denturesComplete denturesRemovable partial denturesFixed and removable prosthesisComplex oral rehabilitationRestorative dentistryEsthetic dentistryDental biomaterialsAmelogenesis imperfectaDenture problemsMalocclusion of teeth

Technology & Equipment

CAD/CAM denture design and manufacturing
EXOCAD software system
Digital impressions
Digital denture fabrication
Digital teeth arrangement
Advanced teeth try-in protocols
Digital previews of teeth
CBCT 3D imaging

Professional Memberships

American College of Prosthodontics (ACP)
American Dental Education Association (ADEA)

Awards & Recognition

Sustained Exemplary Teaching Award, 2022, University of Florida College of Dentistry
Institute for Teaching and Learning Scholarship, 2017, American Dental Education Association
Research Award, 2008, Delta Dental Foundation
The Carl and Ida Andres Scholarship Award, 2007, American College of Prosthodontists
Research Fellowship Award, 2006, American College of Prosthodontists Education Foundation

Beyond the Office

Mentor and advisor for University of Florida undergraduates through University Multicultural Mentor Program (UMMP)

Mentor for Individual Mentored Research in Biology Program (BSC4910 & BSC4912)

Mentor for prosthodontics residents in DEN6910 and DEN6973

Mentor to junior faculty members

Faculty Assembly Secretary

Voting member of Faculty Advisory Board

Representative of UFCD in UF Faculty Senate

Member of various working groups within American College of Prosthodontics and American Dental Education Association

Editor and reviewer for multiple dental journals

Advisory board member for Prosthesis, EC Dental Science, Universal Journal of Dentistry and Oral Disorders, and Mathews Journal of Dentistry

Expert on ACP Digital Dentistry Curriculum Working Group

Active participant in faculty and student committees

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