Florestella Ruiz-Ruptier

Deliver comprehensive general dentistry in a fast-paced, multi-provider practice, diagnosing and treating emergency and routine cases across restorative, endodontic, prosthodontic, and surgical procedures while managing high patient volume efficiently.

Provide comprehensive dental care to transient and underserved populations focusing on emergency care, patient education, and compassionate service delivery in a high-need, faith-based nonprofit setting.

Stepped away from full-time clinical work to raise three children while maintaining professional development and dental license status through continuing education and skills upkeep.

Adjudicated dental claims and prior authorizations ensuring compliance with CDT coding and benefit policies, identified FWA concerns, supported appeals and audits, and developed training resources to standardize clinical review processes.

Provided full-scope general dentistry in a high-volume practice, performing exams, restorations, extractions, periodontal therapy, molar endodontics, removable prosthodontics, and crowns/bridges while improving case acceptance with Spanish-speaking patients.

Supported Medicaid and CHIP members in accessing dental benefits by coordinating care, educating on coverage, assisting with provider searches and appointments, and escalating clinical concerns to ensure continuity of care.

Doctor of Dental Surgery awarded in May 2016 from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

Master of Science in Biology completed in December 2011 at the University of Texas RGV.

Bachelor of Science in Biology conferred in May 2009 at the University of Texas RGV.