Meet the Staff

Tomball, TX Family Dentistry & Orthodontics

Name: Rick G. Friedrichs D.D.S.
Personal: I grew up in Amarillo, Texas where I attended Elementary, Junior High, and High school. I graduated from Tascosa High School in 1975, and then moved to Houston. I met my wife at church and we dated all through my college years. I graduated from the University of Houston in 1979. Carol and I were married one month before I started Dental School. I graduated from the University of Texas Dental School in 1983, and after a short internship I began serving the Tomball area at 249 and Spring Cypress in 1984. This year I am proud to be celebrating twenty-five years of dental service in Tomball. Also, this year Carol and I celebrated our thirtieth wedding anniversary. I have three kids, two boys and a girl, and they all graduated from Tomball High School in 2001, 2004, and 2006.

Current and Former Memberships:

St. Timothy Lutheran Church
Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society at U of H
American Dental Association
Texas Dental Association
Greater Houston Dental Society
Academy of General Dentistry
American Orthodontic Society
International Association of Orthodontics
Oral Cancer Foundation
Tomball Chamber of Commerce
Tomball Rotary Club

Professional Awards:

" 1978-1979 - Who's Who in American Universities
" 2000 - Who's Who Honored Professionals
" 2005-2006 - H Texas Magazine's Top Dentists
" 2003-2009 - Consumer Research Council of America's Guide to Top Dentists
" Greater Houston Dental Society's twenty-five years of loyal and distinguished service award.

	Name: Nicholas A. Camarata, D.D.S. Personal: I’m a native Houstonian and a proud graduate of the University of Houston. I’m a recent graduate of the University of Texas Dental School in Houston. My wife, Natalie, and I have been married since 2006. We married just before I started dental school, and were high school sweethearts. We met in the school orchestra, where we played along side one another for many years. I play cello and she plays viola. We have a cat and dog that entertain us on a daily basis. Both of our pets are rescue animals from the SPCA in Houston and the Tomball Animal Abandoned Rescue. Current and Former Memberships: Delta Sigma Delta Dental Fraternity American Student Dental Association Texas Dental Association Professional Awards: " 9th District Dental Society Ethics and Integrity Award " University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston Dean's List 2007 " University of Houston Honors College Graduate

	Name: Marsha Mitchell Position: Manager of Practice Operations and Systems Years Experience: Over ten years in the Dental Industry Education: High School Graduate Numerous hours in continuing education courses in all fields of Dentistry CPR Certified Personal: I was born and raised in Texas. I have two grown sons, three grown step children and eight step grandchildren. I have been married to my husband Glenn for fifteen years. I have been fortunate enough to work for Dr. Friedrichs for the past six years. I enjoy my family, swimming, shopping, and traveling.

	Name: Kimmerlee "Kim" Buckholts Position: Hygiene Liaison and Scheduling Coordinator Years Experience: Thirty-four years experience as an assistant in the fields of general dentistry, periodontal surgery, hygiene coordinator, and front desk work. Education: High school graduate Dental Assisting Course Continuing education in all areas of dentistry Personal: Born in Germany and raised in a military family. My father had a career in the Air Force, so we lived all over the world. I have been married for thirty-three years and have two daughters. My oldest daughter graduated from Tomball High School in 2000 and from U of H with a degree in English Literature. She is now teaching at Aldine ISD. My youngest daughter will graduate from Tomball High School in 2011. We have lived in Tomball for a total of eighteen years, and I have worked with Dr. Friedrichs for seven years.

	Name: Carrie Reno Position: Financial Coordinator Years Experience: Twenty years in the field of general dentistry Education: High school graduate 1980-81 - UTDB Dental Assistant Program 1981-85 - Dental Assistant 1995-2000 - Medical Insurance at a Pediatrician Office 2000-Present - Dr. Rick Friedrichs D.D.S. Personal: Married for twenty-eight years and have three kids, two boys and one girl. They all graduated from Tomball High School in 2001, 2004, and 2008. I have lived in Tomball for eleven years.

	Name: Sheri Loftin Position: Dental Hygienist Years Experience: Fourteen years Education: UT Dental Branch in Houston 1995 Graduate of School of Dental Hygiene Personal: I moved to Houston from New Albany, Indiana in 1991. Then attended hygiene school at UT Houston and graduated in 1995. The majority of my career has been in periodontal offices (gum specialists). I temped for Dr. Friedrichs for years and decided I needed to work here permanently. I'm married with two stepchildren and two dogs.

	Name: Pam Hutchins Position: Dental Hygienist Years Experience: Thirty-one years Education: Attended Amarillo College and graduated with Associate degree of Dental Hygiene. Personal: I have been married for thirty years to Tom Hutchins, and I have two grown kids and four grandchildren. I was raised in Roswell, NM, but have spent all but one year of married life in Texas. I have worked for Dr. Friedrichs since 2002, and I love the atmosphere and how our office treats our patients as family.

	Name: Paula Peltier Position: Dental Hygienist Years Experience: Thirty-two years Education: Attended four years of College Charter member of Sigma Phi Alpha - Dental Hygiene Society Personal: I moved to Tomball in 1997, I have been married to my husband Stephen for thirty-five years and I have four children. The youngest three graduated from Tomball High School and they all graduated from Texas A&M University. The oldest three are now married and so far all their spouses are Texas A&M Graduates. Also, as of last year I have one granddaughter. I have been working with Dr. Friedrichs for almost nine years.

	Name: Janice Johnson Position: Registered Dental Assistant Years Experience: Thirty- five years Education: High Shool Education On the job training Many hours of Continuing Education in all aspects of Denistry Radiation Certified N20 Certified 02 Certified Jurris Prudence Certified Cross Contamination Certified CPR Certified Personal: I have lived in Texas my whole life and been very fortunate to work in some very professional dental offices and also with great people. This dental practice and team is the best I've worked with. I have been in Tomball and with Dr. Friedrichs the past six years and hopefully will retire here. I have two dogs, 2 cats, and no children.

	Name: Martricia "Shon" Allen Position: Registered Dental Assistant Years Experience: Seventeen years Education: Concorde Career Institute Dental Assistant Program - Received Certificate Many hours of continuing education X-ray Certified N20 Certified CPR Certified Registered Dental Assistant Personal: I am married and a mother of one. And I have been working with Dr. Friedrichs for three years.

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