A Texas Tech undergraduate, Dr. Tripulas received his DDS from the University of Texas Health Science Center Dental Branch. He completed a general practice residency at the VA hospital and taught pharmacology at Wharton County Junior College of Dental Hygiene. Dr. Tripulas maintains professional memberships in the American Dental Association (ADA), the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), the Texas Dental Association (TDA), and the Greater Houston Dental Society.

To offer patients the highest quality care, Dr. Tripulas continues to advance his skills and has completed a fellowship with the AGD. He was awarded Mastership from the AGD in 1993, an honor awarded to only 2200 dentists in 44 years. Active in the community, Dr. Tripulas has served on the boards of the Wharton Chamber of Commerce, Wharton Little League, Wharton Country Club, Wharton Parks and Recreation, and is currently a Lions Club member. Dr. Tripulas and wife Michelle have a son and daughter. His hobbies include golf and fishing.

Marti is our office coordinator. She loves meeting patients and is CPR and OSHA certified. A graduate of Boling High School, Marti attended Wharton County Junior College. She has three kids and enjoys watching their sporting events, cooking, and spending time with her friends.

Kim is also an office coordinator and a registered dental assistant. She strives to make sure everyone feels comfortable and welcome from the time they walk in until they leave. She attended Colmesneil High School and Lamar University. She is trained and certified in CPR, OSHA, HIPPA, infection control and nitrous oxide. Kim has been married for more than 30 years and has two sons.

Patricia is a Registered Dental Assistant. She has spent all of her 29 years in dentistry with Dr. Tripulas. Originally from Garwood, she attended Rice Consolidated High School in Altair and Wharton County Junior College. In her spare time, Patricia enjoys camping, fishing, swimming, gardening, caring for her grandkids and spending time with family.

DeeAnn has been a dental hygienist for 39 years! She is a Wharton native and graduated from Wharton Highschool and Wharton County Junior College before heading into the dental field. She has been married for 39 years and has 2 daughters and 2 granddaughters. When DeeAnn is not improving smiles she enjoys music, reading, and spending time with her family and friends, and her granddaughters!

Fannie is one of our dental assistants. She is a Wharton native and graduated from Wharton High and WCJC. She certified in CPR, sealants, coronal polishing and OSHA. She has a daughter and a grandson. She loves to read and be with her family and friends.

Tricia is our dental hygienist. Originally from Hungerford, she went to East Bernard High School and earned an associates degree at Wharton County Junior College. She is certified in CPR, OSHA and nitrous oxide. She and her husband have one son, and they all love to go camping and fishing together. Tricia also enjoys her church.