Meet the Team

We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.

We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.

Michele

Office Manager

I began my career in 1999 at the front desk and loved the dental field so much, I decided to study for dental assisting! I graduated from Manatee Technical Institute in 2002 and joined Dr. Katie and the Cortez Gardens Family Dental team in 2018.

My goal is to create a pleasant experience for our patients, from their first phone call to the end of their appointment. I love working with our wonderful team and developing new relationships with our patients. I feel lucky to mean it when I say I love coming to work every day!

In my spare time, I like being with my husband and the kiddos watching movies, going to the beach, or playing with our three dogs, and tortoise.

Tara

Front Desk Business Assistant

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Jada 

Dental Assistant

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Gisselle

Dental Assistant

I joined the dental field almost two years ago when I graduated from the MTC dental assisting program here in Bradenton Florida. I worked in cosmetic family dentistry for a few years before joining Dr. Tulipanos team. 

The best part of joining the Cortez Gardens Family Dental team is that I get to work in a place that helps people restore and keep their smiles. Dr. Tulipano has been a wonderful teacher and guide since I began here. I love to learn new things, gain experience and I genuinely love to just chat!  Being a good team player is at the top of my priority list!

I have an amazing partner and two Doberman dogs. We spend our free time playing games, doing puzzles, being with our families and having cookouts. We recently became new home owners so we have many fun projects over the weekends.  I personaly love to decorate and make things beautiful!

Morgan

Registered Dental Hygienist

As a dental hygienist, I work closely with other members of the dental team to improve the oral health of our patients. I also strive to connect with my patients on a personal level to build trust and make them feel more at ease. Not many people enjoy coming to the dental office, so making it enjoyable, or at the very least comfortable, is my goal. I enjoy partnering with my patients, educating them, and seeing their progress in oral health while helping them anyway I can along the way.

I moved to Florida at the end of 2019 from Franklin, Tennessee, and I’ve been trying to soak up as much of Florida as possible ever since! I love going to the beach, kayaking, exploring Florida, shark fishing (catch and release of course), reading, and the occasional getaway to the woods.

Bobbi

Registered Dental Hygienist

I have a passion for promoting optimal dental care and nurturing my patients’ oral health. My journey in the dental field began in 2012. Since graduating I've had the pleasure of contributing my expertise in general dentistry for 6 years as well as in a specialty periodontal office for almost 7 years. I'm dedicated to educating patients about the importance of oral health and helping them achieve their best smiles. What I enjoy most about my work is the opportunity to provide an enjoyable experience tand help ease dental anxiety o patients who may not be looking forward to visiting the dentist. 

I'm blessed with a loving family that includes my spouse, Brandon, our 18 year old son, 5 year old daughter, two dogs and one cat. I enjoy going to the gym almost as much as I love putting together cute food treats and charcutier boards for my friends family and my dental team.