10 x April 21— May 4, 2022 x www.SouthwestOrlandoBulletin.com Windermere Dentistry Marking Several Milestones With a Beloved Staff The staff of Windermere Dentistry has so much to celebrate! This month marks a 20-year birthday for Windermere Dentistry as well as 20 years of employment for its star team member, Linda Dowty. If that isn’t exciting enough, Matthew “Matt” McKissock, D.M.D., FAGD, is also celebrating the big 50. Kerry, Dr. McKissock’s wife of 27 years, is surprising both Dr. McKissock and Linda by shining a light on their 20-year career at Windermere Dentistry and recognizing his special birthday. Neither of them would want recognition or the extra attention, but that is what makes this surprise so much fun. “Dr. McKissock would want to take the focus off of himself, because his family is his pride and joy,” Kerry said. “When we opened the office on April 24, 2002, we had two baby girls, Matti (2) and Elli (4 months). Life was crazy busy, and eight years later, we were blessed with a son, Jack, now 14, who is in school at The First Academy. Our daughter, Matti, is now 22 and engaged to a wonderful man. She plays volleyball at the University of California, Los Angeles. (Go Bruins!) Elli is 20 and a sophomore student-athlete playing volleyball at the University of Florida. (Go Gators!) Dr. McKissock is so proud of them, he can hardly stand it.” In addition to being a proud family man and lover of all things golf — all sports, really — Dr. McKissock has a passion for coaching. He coaches his son’s football teams and has made an impact in the community by teaching the boys work ethics, responsibility and positive values, leading by example. A huge part of Windermere Dentistry began 20 years ago with the God-given talents of Linda. She quickly became the backbone of the office with her big, bubbly personality and her incredible knowledge of dentistry. Before settling in Orlando, the Dowty family proudly served 20 years in the Navy. Through the years, Linda has become a dear friend to the McKissock family and has joined them on early morning runs, weddings, bridal showers and trips to New York. When the McKissock PROMOTIONAL FEATURE girls were young, they would even dress up like Linda and pretend to be her, answering the phones and chatting with clients. Linda has such an undeniable gift, the children are drawn to her. Now, Linda loves being a grandmother, “Lala,” to Piper (8), Poppy (5) and Jack (3). She and her husband recently moved to Alabama, only two hours from her grandchildren, and she continues to work for the practice remotely. Linda is an amazing woman, and the staff is blessed to know and work with her for the past 20 years. “Thank you, Linda!” Kerry said. “You are loved and appreciated more than you will ever know. We love you!” In 2006, the practice happily welcomed Rupal Thakkar, D.M.D., a graduate of Tuffs University. She specializes in sleep dentistry and lives in Windermere with her husband and their two children. “We are so blessed to have Dr. Thakkar as a partner at Windermere Dentistry and a family friend for the past 16 years,” Kerry said. For 13 years, Rosemary Farber has worked her magic to accommodate clients’ needs and schedules. She represents the office with both courtesy and efficiency. Kerry raves about her team’s wonderful hygienists. Niki Mullarney, registered dental hygienist, has been with the practice for seven years, and Martha Diaz-Gomez, registered dental hygienist, for four years. “They have both worked tirelessly each day to make sure our clients leave the office with bright, clean and sparkling smiles,” Kerry said. She finished the roster with two fabulous assistants Sonja DeMott (six years) and Gabbie Ramacciotti (three years), who assist the doctors in all of the procedures offered at Windermere Dentistry. “I hope this year brings many more blessings and fun surprises for Dr. McKissock, Linda and the team,” Kerry said. “Thank you all for supporting our family business and know that you are in the best hands with this crew. Cheers to 20 more years with you all!” Windermere Dentistry is located in Suite 100 at 4769 The Grove Drive in Windermere. For more information, call 407- 258-1330 or visit www.windermeredentist.com. Psalm 103:1-5 ª
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