MICHAEL FERNANDEZ, DDS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Clinical and Office Staff
Adriane began working with our practice in January 2021, first as a dental assistant and now also contributing as our Treatment Coordinator. With a background in dental assisting since 2014, she has developed a passion for providing exceptional care to her patients. Adriane takes great pride in her ability to help patients feel relaxed and comfortable during their visits.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality moments with her husband, three dogs and their newest pride and joy - son, Connor. Whether it's going for family walks, playing with their pets, or creating cherished memories together, Adriane values the time spent with her loved ones.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Clinical and Office Staff
Amanda has been a valuable part of our front desk team since November 2021, successfully navigating her new career in dentistry with grace and enthusiasm. With her growing knowledge of insurance and patient scheduling, and strong organizational skills, Amanda has become a tremendous asset to our team. Her contagious smile and laughter light up our office and brighten our patients' days as they walk in.
Beyond her professional achievements, she is a proud mother of identical twin boys and two beautiful girls, which she considers one of her greatest accomplishments. In her free time, Amanda loves to explore the beach and mountains, and she also cherishes moments of relaxation at home with her two adorable kittens, Willow and Winnie.
Daniel Cox (Dan) is a third generation dentist and is Dr. Fernandez' father-in-law. Dr. Cox graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 1970. After graduation he taught part time at the dental school and went into private practice with his father in Ypsilanti, Michigan. After his father's retirement, with the help of his wife, Patty, he ran a busy single dentist practice for 44 years.
During his years in Michigan, Dr. Cox was active in numerous community organizations and his church. In addition he served as President of the Washtenaw District Dental Society, Secretary and Trustee of the Michigan Dental Association and Delegate to the American Dental Association. He is a life member of these organizations. He is currently a member of the Tidewater Dental Association, Virginia Dental Association, Bunting Periodontal Society (past President), Vedder Society of Prosthodontics, International College of Dentists and Pierre Fauchard Academy. Over the years he learned and performed a variety of dental procedures from the simple to the more advanced. He has a great interest in prosthodontic, restorative, implant and esthetic dentistry, but also enjoys other aspects of dental practice.
Dr. Cox and Patty sold their dental practice in July 2014 and moved to Virginia Beach to be closer to their daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren. He enjoys continuing to practice the dentistry he loves part-time in our office and at the Beach Health Clinic where he is a regular volunteer. Dr. Cox also enjoys spending time outside at the beach, biking or walking and especially time with his three grandchildren.
Grace has been a passionate and active part of the dental field since 1999. At 16, Grace started her dental career as a registered dental assistant. Her passion inspired her to further her education by earning her Bachelors Degree in Dental Hygienist in 2016. We were fortunate to welcome her to our practice in August 2022. Earning her degree did not come easy, juggling full-time work, full-time mommy, and school life was a challenge. Grace's determination proves that regardless of the struggles one may face in life, strength and determination will be the fuel to overcome any obstacle. Grace utilizes that passion to help her patients overcome their dental anxiety through encouragement, building confidence, and trust with each patient. Her empathy and understanding nature makes it easy for patients to feel comfortable. She is extremely devoted to educating patients on their individual needs. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, arts and crafts, aromatherapy, and spending time with her husband Brian, and their three beautiful children.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Clinical and Office Staff
Jami brings a wealth of dental experience to our office, starting her career in dentistry in 1982 and joining our front desk team in December 2023. She pursued her education at the College of The Albemarle and DeKalb Community College, where she studied business administration. Her passion for patient care shines through in everything she does, as she consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that patients feel comfortable and valued, always with a smile on her face!
Outside of her professional life, Jami cherishes time spent with her loving husband, three bonus children, and grandchildren. As a family-oriented person, she believes that family is the key to happiness. Together, they enjoy a variety of activities, including cooking, boating, camping, and taking tropical vacations, creating joyful memories that strengthen their bonds.
Job Titles:
- Business Administrator
- Member of the Clinical and Office Staff
Jennifer is our Business Administrator and Dr. Fernandez' wife. She graduated from Duke University in 1994 and earned her MBA from the College of William and Mary in 2004. Jennifer has been working behind the scenes with the practice since the beginning, and has gradually become more visible in the office. She enjoys number crunching and talking to people. In her spare time, Jennifer loves to be outside with her family on the boat, at the beach, or on top of a ski mountain.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Clinical and Office Staff
Job Titles:
- Member of the Clinical and Office Staff
We welcomed Julie to our front office staff in June of 2022. She moved to the area from Northern Virginia. Before her fresh start in dentistry, she worked for many medical offices performing office administrative, prior authorization, medical coding, and claims processing services. Her medical experience has translated well into the dental field. Julie excels at multi-tasking, preparing financial estimations, schedule management and assisting our patients in a friendly and calm manner.
She is a professional singer and previously performed as lead showband vocalist for Carnival Cruise Lines. Julie traveled the world performing music and finally returned to settle down here in Chesapeake, Virginia. She is happily married to her wonderful husband, Connor, and a cat mom of two! Julie loves being part of this fabulous team and loves seeing all of our wonderful patients every day in the office!
Kelly joined our practice in March 2017. Her passion for dentistry began in 1998 when she became a dental assistant. She then went on to further her passion for providing optimal oral health care and education to patients and graduated from Old Dominion University in 2015 with a Bachelors of Science in Dental Hygiene. Kelly has been a member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association since 2013 and is very active in her state and local component. Her involvement within the association allows her to collaborate with her peers, stay current with the laws, as well as contribute to the progression and advancements of dental hygiene.
In her spare time Kelly enjoys spending time camping and listening to music. She also enjoys spending as much time as she can with her children and dog Camper.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Clinical and Office Staff
Morgan joined our team August of 2023. She has been an assistant since 2017 and absolutely loves patient care and giving patients a smile they love. Since starting here as a dental assistant she has also become our sleep apnea coordinator. In her spare time she enjoys reading with her cat snuggled on her lap.