Dr. Fernandez is a native of North Carolina and graduated from Duke University in 1994 and the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry in 2000. After completing an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program with the Navy, he served for three years onboard the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76). Upon leaving the Navy in 2004, Dr. Fernandez assumed the practice of a retiring dentist and has modernized the facilities and equipment.
He is a member of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Fernandez is a Fellow of the Virginia Dental Association and is past President of the Tidewater Dental Association. He is also a member of several local study clubs and a past member of the Young Alumni Council at the dental school. Dr. Fernandez was awarded the New Dentist Award by the Virginia Dental Association in 2007 and was named a 'Top Dentist' in Virginia Living Magazine voted on by his peers every year since 2010.
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 fathers 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.
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 oral health care and education to patients and graduated from Old Dominion 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.
I started my career in healthcare as a nursing assistant in 1993. I moved to the dental field and graduated Old Dominion University School of Hygiene in 2002. I strive to put my patients at ease by listening to their concerns while providing gentle and thorough care in a relaxed atmosphere.
I love spending time outdoors in or near the water and volunteer as a scuba diver feeding the fish at the Virginia Aquarium. I also enjoy traveling, watching my nephews play sports and relaxing with my dogs and family.
Maggie Hazzis is a Hampton Roads native and has enjoyed her extensive career in the dental field. After many years as a Certified Dental Assistant she decided to further her career and graduated Old Dominion University School of Dental Hygiene in 2000 as a Registered Dental Hygienist. She obtained her Anesthesia Certification in 2008 from Virginia Commonwealth University.