The Amazing and Caring Team At Gutierrez Dentistry

Jen Treatment Coordinator

Jen is the first person to greet and welcome you to our office. Jen will help coordinate all the care you receive in our office. She started with us as a clinical assistant in 1989 and became our patient care coordinator in 2006. She can help you to find comfortable solutions to finance a beautiful smile or just help you with routine dental care. Jen can help answer your questions and loves to see you smiling when you walk out the door. Jen is married to Bill a Licensed General Contractor in the area and they have one son, Liam. Liam will start college in the Fall at UCF and is going to pursue a medical career.

Teresa Dental Assistant

Teresa started her career as a dental assistant in 1985, graduating from Indian River Community College. She has been with our practice since 1994. As a very talented assistant, she creates beautiful temporaries and is a wiz when it comes to anything in the lab. No matter what, Teresa is sure to put a smile on your face. Teresa also enjoys spending time with her family boating and scuba diving. In her off time she can sometimes be found around town shopping with Jennifer and Valerie!

Janel Dental Assistant

Janel was first introduced to us while interning in the 2011 Dental assisting Program at Indian River State College. In the office you may catch Janel chair side helping patients during treatment with her calm demeanor. Outside the office you will most likely catch Janel along the beach accompanied by her husband Josh, little girl Breeah and their son Emmitt.

Madison Dental Assistant

Madison, formally known as Madi, is the newest member of our practice. Madi was born and raised in Vero Beach and started here as an intern from Indian River State College in May of 2021. Once she passed her National Boards, we brought her in to officially join our team. Madi aspires to continue her education in the dental field when she becomes a Registered Dental Hygienist. Madi is a cross trained dental assistant like all of our dental assistants and you can find her just about anywhere in the office helping out wherever she can. When you can’t find Madi here, she is probably out on the boat with her boyfriend Jared and her chocolate lab Mocha!

Joana Dental Assistant

Joana is the newest member of our practice. She also came to us as an intern from Indian River State College in the spring of 2015 and we hired her on full time in July. In the office, you will find Joana assisting the dentist’s chairside or helping in the front office. She is invested in helping patients have a wonderful experience while they are here. Outside of the office, Joana loves spending time outdoors with her first baby, Enzo, and her husband Juan.

Marcia Registered Dental Hygienist

Marcia graduated from Miami Dade Community College with an AS in Dental Hygiene in 1982. Marcia came to our office in 1989. She takes pride in keeping her patients comfortable during their appointments. Marcia is also very big on educating patients so they can keep their beautiful smile for a lifetime. Please feel free to talk with her about any of your dental concerns. Now that Marcia’s boys Eddie & Eric are grown she and her husband Ed enjoy surfing and boogie boarding. They are grandparents now to two precious loves of their lives.  A grandson, Mason born in 2017.  A granddaughter, Mila born in 2019.  They live locally, so visits are frequent. They feel very blessed. They also have a dog Rosie who is eight years old, with lots of energy and love.

Marcela Registered Dental Hygienist

Marcela is originally from Chile. She became a team member after graduating from IRCC Dental Hygiene program in 1991. She is well known for her communication skills and bright beautiful smile. She prides herself in devoting time to patient education and comfort. When Marcela is not working, she can be found spending time with her children and grandchildren. Granddaughter Emma lives close by in Vero Beach and Marcela flies to Cape Cod often to play with granddaughters Lydia and Vivian and grandson Weston.

Valerie Certified Dental Hygienist

Valerie received her degree in dental hygiene in 1995, graduating with the golden scaler award. Prior to dental hygiene school she worked as a certified dental assistant for 6 years. She became part of our dental family in 1996. She is still the “newest hygienist” all these years later. Valerie is most recognized for her outgoing personality and gentle hands. She enjoys time with her patients and being a part of keeping their smiles healthy & bright. Valerie stays busy keeping up with her husband Carlin and their UPS store in Palm Bay. She has two grown children Colton & Sydney that keep her entertained and make her very proud. The newest addition to Val’s life is Ollie, her puppy who has as big a personality as the rest of her family!