Meet Viri Guerrero – Dental Assistant at West Wind Dental
In this video, Viri Guerrero, DA, a 15-year team member at West Wind Dental, discusses her role in supporting the team and ensuring patients feel cared for.
My name is Viri Guerrero, and I’ve been part of West Wind Dental for 15 years. Dr. Ellis was actually my dentist before I began working here, and now I have the privilege of helping him care for our patients every day.
My role is to keep the office running smoothly. I assist with implant procedures, handle ordering, support our dental assistants, and help train new team members as they join our practice. Most importantly, I’m here to make sure our patients feel cared for and have the best experience possible.
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