11410 Jollyville Rd STE 3102, Austin, TX 78759

(512) 372-8484
Pay Now

Meet Our Team

Dr. Bruno couldn’t do what she does without the support of her friendly and highly trained team of pros who help tend to our patients’ needs.

Carrie,
Office Manager

Carrie is one of the newest members of our team and a native of Lancaster, PA. Beginning her career in 2005 as a Registered Dental Assistant, she eventually transitioned to the front office, where she has been helping patients ever since. Carrie is an absolute pro when it comes to things like working with insurance and strives to make all feel welcome and cared for from the moment they step into our office. When not working, Carrie enjoys remodeling her house and building things, but most of all, she loves spending time with her kids.

Carrie - Office Manager - Bruno Integrative Dentistry
Ayla, Register Dental Assistant

Ayla,
Registered Dental Assistant

A native of West Texas, Ayla trained under and worked with holistic dentists for 6 years before joining Dr. Bruno’s team in spring of 2021. “I love seeing our work transform patients into healthier and happier people,” she says. When not working, she enjoys trying new restaurants and biking around the city with her boyfriend. When not working, she enjoys trying new restaurants and biking around the city with her husband.

Rebekah,
Registered Dental Assistant

Rebekah graduated at the top of her class at Austin Dental Assistant School, earning her RDA and BLS (Basic Life Support) certification. She went on to earn her nitrous monitoring certificate, IV technician certificate, and phlebotomy license. Rebekah takes pride in her work and truly loves working with and comforting people. “You only live once,” she says; “might as well do your best to be positive and lift others up!” For three years, Rebekah and her husband were therapeutic foster parents, only stopping once they adopted their daughter. Two dogs, Poptart and Loaf, round out the family. Outside the office, Rebekah enjoys travel, animals, hiking, and food.
rebekah regitered dental assistant at bruno dentistry
Shariffa Edwards, Registered Dental Hygienist

Shariffa Edwards,
Registered Dental Hygienist

“I am a firm believer in the power of integrative dentistry!” says Shariffa, a native of Central Washington who joined our team at the end of 2024. Having studied at the University of Washington and UMASS Boston, she earned her hygiene degree in 2012. She is also certified in CPR/BLS. “I strive to provide every patient with the highest quality of care,” says Shariffa. “I work to continuously educate myself to consistently provide my community with relevant and up-to-date treatment and information. My goal is to enhance each patient’s dental experience while simultaneously cultivating professional relationships built on trust, honesty, and integrity.” In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, singing, community outreach, spending time near water, and quality time with family and friends.

Christene,
Front Desk

Christene is the newest member of our team and comes to us with 15+ years of dental experience in both oral surgery and general dentistry. Hailing from Corpus Christi, she earned her certificate as a medical office specialist through Career Centers of Texas and is deeply dedicated to patient care and compassionate communication. “I’m passionate about helping our patients leave with a great experience and a smile on their face,” Christene says. “Creating a welcoming, comfortable environment is what I love most about what I do.” Outside the office, she loves living her best life with her husband and grandbabies, exploring new places, hiking nature trails, and chasing sunsets at the beach.
Christene, Front Desk at Bruno Dentistry

Happy Patients

We understand that no one really enjoys going to the dentist, but we’re proud to say that each of our patients is happy to be at our office. They tell us so every day. That speaks volumes to us as we strive to make biologic dentistry as easy, safe, and accessible for all of our patients.

How Long Does It Take to Fill a Cavity?

How Long Does It Take to Fill a Cavity?

The short answer: most fillings take somewhere between 20 and 60 minutes, start to finish. But that range depends on a handful of specific factors, and honestly, the more useful question is often whether a filling is even needed yet. At Bruno Integrative Dentistry,...

Do Cavities Actually Hurt?

Do Cavities Actually Hurt?

It's a fair question, and the honest answer surprises most people: not always, and not in the way you'd expect. Pain turns out to be a surprisingly unreliable guide to how serious a cavity actually is. Someone with a small, early cavity can have real sensitivity,...

How to Know If You Have a Cavity

How to Know If You Have a Cavity

Here's the honest, slightly frustrating answer: in the earliest stages, you often won't feel anything at all. Cavities don't announce themselves the way most people expect, and by the time there's real pain, decay has usually already reached the more sensitive layers...