About Us
The Dental Directions Team - Professional Match Makers
Founded in 1993, the goal of Dental Directions is to provide dental staffing services with a spirit of excellence where dental practices and employees alike are consistently and successfully matched with a favorable outcome.
Our clients can testify that we routinely exceed that goal, to everyone's benefit.
The team at Dental Directions is continually striving to stay up to date with individuals throughout the dental community as well as maintaining a strong understanding about the latest technologies in the dental industry. Our extensive network will give you access to jobs and employees before there is public awareness. We maintain close relationships with local dental schools and students as well as a strong affiliation with the Texas Dental Placement Network, which means we have staffing connections beyond the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including San Antonio, Austin, and East Texas.
Kelly Romans, Owner
With over 25 years of involvement in the dental industry and a heart-felt desire to see people enjoy their work within the field, Kelly was the perfect person to assume ownership of Dental Directions in March 2000. She has a keen working knowledge of what is involved in effectively running a dental practice from all aspects, including all the tangible and intangible requirements of various staff roles. Kelly is actively involved in multiple projects within the dental community.
Whitney Tumey, Placement Coordinator
Whitney has been working for Dental Direction for over 2 years; with a degree in Health Studies she brings a vast knowledge of resume writing and expert advice to both clients and employees. Whitney is a true advocate for personal happiness and strives to make everyone’s experience with Dental Directions a pleasant one. In her spare time she enjoys riding her horses, team roping, and playing with her dogs.
Audra Gittings-Villarreal, Placement Coordinator
Audra started with us in February of 2011. Having over 13 years experience in various roles of dentistry, and continues to maintain her RDA. She is an advocate for both clients and applicants, providing advice and direction while making the dental staffing experience exceptional for everyone involved. In her spare time she furthers her education by working towards her degree, and enjoys spending quality time with her family.
Giving Back
Dental Directions appreciates the opportunity to work in North Texas and the DFW area, so we routinely invest in the community's well being by donating thousands of latex and nitrile gloves for volunteer dentists at Dental Health of Arlington Dental Clinic, where economically disadvantaged individuals can receive dental care at no charge.