Samantha L. Garcia
Insurance Coordinator
“I would be happy to help you out with any questions you may have concerning your dental coverage! “
Samantha is our Insurance Coordinator. She joined the team in June 2012 as the front desk receptionist. Since then Samantha has been able to grow and sharpen her dental skills while providing adequate dental benefit information to our patients. Her daily tasks include verifying insurance benefits, speaking to insurance representatives, processing insurance payments, and occasionally filing appeals.
Samantha is a native El Pasoan and graduated from UTEP with a degree in Criminal Justice and Linguistics. On her spare time she enjoys raising her kids, watching movies, and traveling.
Anna Chasco
Registered Dental Hygienist
As a dental hygienist, she takes x-rays, performs oral cancer screening, assesses periodontal health, removes tartar and plaque from teeth, applies preventive materials (sealants, fluoride), teaches oral hygiene strategies, and counsels patients about good nutrition.
Anna is originally from a small town in north-east Nebraska. She attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. She later relocated to El Paso and became a hygienist after completing the dental hygiene program at El Paso Community College in 2014. Shortly after, she joined the team at Desert East Family Dentistry. Anna enjoys traveling, playing with her dogs, and spending time with her husband and daughter.
Sonia Chavez
Registered Dental Assistant
"I Love being in the dental field because each patient has his/her own needs which makes no two days the same."
As a dental assistant, Sonia seats the patient in the treatment area, assists the dentist during dental procedures. Sterilizes and prepares instruments, takes impressions of teeth for study models, and takes dental radiographs.
Sonia is a native El Pasoan. She graduated from Del Valle High School and attended dental assistant school at Kaplan. She joined the team in 2013.
Elizabeth Maciel
Registered Dental Hygienist
"I am the mother of three beautiful kids for whom I live and work for. Although sometimes they can drive me crazy and drain all my finances, they are my pride and joy."
Elizabeth became a Registered Dental Hygienist in 1999 and has been working in private practice for over 20 years. Elizabeth joined our team in August 2015 part-time and has been a great addition in accommodating our patient's dental needs.