Our Staff
About The Staff
Carmen - Assistant
Carmen has more than 10 years of experience as a dental assistant. She was born in Fairbanks, Alaska and raised in Orlando. In her free time, she loves cooking with her family, and Carmen is an amazing scrapbook and craft creator!
Carmen graduated dental assisting school in 2011 and has worked with Dr. Bridges since 2012. She is currently working on her bachelor’s degree at USF and researching dental schools for after she completes her degree. We already have an office reserved for the future Dr. Carmen Santiago!
Jessica - Assistant
Kenzie - Business Team
Kenzie was born in Brandon, Florida, loves the beach and traveling with her sister to locations all over the state. During her free time, Kenzie enjoys exercising and spending time with her husband and four rescue dogs. Kenzie and her husband are excited to be expecting a baby in August of 2021!
Kenzie has over 9 years of experience as a dental professional and has been working with Dr. Bridges since 2018. She is multi-talented as she has worked as both an assistant and administrative team member. At Bridges Dental, she is one of the smiling faces that greets patients upon their arrival and sits along side her older sister, Jessica!
Kelli - Business Team
Kelli is a very proud breast cancer survivor. During her free time, Kelli enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and cheering on her daughters at their soccer and softball games.
Kelli has over 20 years of experience as a dental professional and has worked with Dr. Bridges since 2016 as both an assistant and administrative team member. Born and raised in the Tampa Bay area Kelli is a dental insurance expert and works closely with patients to assist in the treatment planning process.
Jessica - Business Team
Jessica has more than 9 years of experience as a dental professional and has been working with Dr. Bridges since 2018. She is one of the smiling faces that greets patients upon their arrival at Bridges Dental and sits along side her sister, Kenzie! She is a true Floridian having spent all her life in Florida.
Jessica enjoys visiting different beaches and collecting shells from all over the world. In November 2020, Jessica and her husband became first-time parents to a beautiful baby boy!
Elena, RDH
Dental hygienist
Elena has over 14 years of experience as a dental hygienist and has been working with Dr. Bridges since 2018. Elena was born and raised Tver, Russia. Elena immigrated to the United States 20 years ago and is proud to call America her home as a US citizen. Elena loves educating her patients on ways to better improve their oral hygiene and is always up-to-date on the latest and greatest dental products. During her free time, Elena enjoys spending time with her son, volunteering, flower gardening and traveling to Russia to visit her family.
Racheal, RDH
Dental hygienist
Racheal has over 3 years experience as a dental hygienist and has worked with Dr. Bridges since 2018. Racheal was born in Winter Haven, FL, graduated from dental hygiene school in 2017, and is currently continuing her education at SPC to earn her bachelor’s degree in hopes of going to dental school in the future! Racheal is extremely knowledgeable on dental products and enjoys helping patients improve their overall oral health. When she is not working, Racheal loves traveling with her husband to their mountain house in Georgia and visiting the beaches of Florida. As an avid traveler, Racheal has visited more than 10 countries!
