Edith Valadez
@edithvaladez
Dental practice manager and certified trainer driving revenue, technology adoption, and growth.
What I'm looking for
I am an accomplished dental professional with over 20 years of progressive experience, beginning as a Registered Dental Assistant in 1994 and advancing into practice management, software training, and organizational leadership. I combine clinical knowledge, consultative sales, and operations expertise to improve patient care and business outcomes.
In leadership roles I have increased collections, reduced outstanding claims, improved case acceptance, and streamlined administrative processes while building high-performing teams. I have served as a Dental Practice Manager, Clinic Manager for a nonprofit serving thousands annually, Development Director for community relations, and a Certified Software Trainer for Patterson EagleSoft.
I am passionate about technology adoption, staff development, and community outreach, and I seek opportunities where I can drive revenue growth, improve efficiency, and strengthen partnerships to support organizational success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Dental Practice Manager
Kanoknuch S. Shiflett DDS
Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Managed practice operations, increased collections and reduced outstanding claims through financial oversight, and improved patient retention via treatment presentation and scheduling optimizations.
Development Director
San Gabriel Valley Foundation for Dental Health
Nov 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 3 months)
Expanded community partnerships and donor relationships, organized educational events, and boosted participation and funding for community dental health programs.
Dental Practice Manager
Suzanne R. Coulter DDS & Michael J. Mulvehill III DDS
Jul 2012 - Nov 2021 (9 years 4 months)
Improved claims processing efficiency and collections, supported treatment plan presentations and patient financial counseling, and streamlined administrative processes to enhance operations.
Dental Clinic Manager
San Gabriel Valley Foundation for Dental Health
Aug 2007 - Jul 2012 (4 years 11 months)
Oversaw clinic operations serving 6,500+ clients annually, trained and supervised 70+ volunteers, and improved scheduling systems to maximize patient access.
Homeschool Parent Educator
Independent
Sep 2005 - Aug 2007 (1 year 11 months)
Designed and implemented comprehensive educational programs, managed curriculum and schedules, and developed organizational and leadership skills applicable to team management.
Certified Software Trainer
Patterson EagleSoft
Feb 2005 - Sep 2005 (7 months)
Delivered Eaglesoft training to dental practices, enabling successful software adoption and improved digital scheduling, billing, and charting workflows.
Registered Dental Assistant
Various
Jan 1994 - Present (31 years 10 months)
Provided clinical support and patient care beginning in 1994, establishing foundational knowledge of clinical workflow and patient relations that informed later leadership roles.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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