Meet the Team

Dr. Richard Cordero has been practicing in Fairhope and surrounding areas since November of 2017. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez and later graduated from the University of Puerto Rico — College of Dentistry, San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 2005. Following his residency, Dr. Cordero moved to Vermont for five years before opening our current office to be closer to his extended family.

Dr. Cordero has received the following advanced training:

• Medical Degree, 2009, University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Internship, 7/2005 – 6/2006
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Residency, 7/2006 – 6/2012

He is a member of:

• The American Dental Association®
• The Alabama Dental Association
• The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr. Cordero’s goal as a practitioner is to give patients the best care possible by always putting his patients’ health first.

He is married to Telka Barberi, DMD, who is a dentist in Daphne, and they have three stepdaughters and four grandchildren. When not transforming lives, Dr. Cordero enjoys fishing, hunting, target shooting, traveling and basking in his love of the outdoors. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Denise joined our practice in April 2019. Born and raised in Colorado, she moved to the South in 2000. Her love for the beach led her to move to the Gulf Coast. She got into the medical field to help make a difference in other’s lives. Working at our practice has really allowed her to expand knowledge and help patients feel better. She loves how we work as a team which in turn gives our patients the best care available. Denise is a team player and is always available for her coworkers to lean on when needed and brings a positive attitude and outlook.

Denise is married, has 2 children, 3 adorable grandsons and a beautiful granddaughter. She has a sweet fur baby, Josie. When not at the office, she loves to travel, attend concerts, read, do arts and crafts and spend time with family and friends.

Kayse has been with office since February 2024. Originally from Mississippi, she moved to Alabama when she was five years old and then moved to the Gulf Coast in 2012. She loves the friendly environment the office offers as well as learning more about oral healthcare and helping people.

She’s married to William and has a son, Barrett and a daughter, Kimber. In her free time, she enjoys reading, art and writing.

Chyna joined our team in April 2024. Originally from Millbrook, AL, she moved to the Gulf Coast to attend college where she graduated with a degree in exercise science. She likes helping people, learning something new everyday in oral surgery is very rewarding.

Chyna is married to her husband Taylor, she has one son and a baby girl on the way, due in April. She enjoys reading, fishing, and shopping.

We are lucky to have Carrie join our team in May 2021. She is originally from Mobile. She graduated from the coding certificate program from the American Academy of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. She loves the fact that we are all like a family at our office. She always makes sure our patients’ best interests are a priority.

In her free time, Carrie loves photography, going to concerts and going to the beach. She added a sweet fur baby, Dolly Mae.

We are thrilled to have Taylor as part of our team since October 2020. She graduated from the Fortis College dental assistant program. She loves the people she works with and the opportunities to expand her knowledge in the field with her patients. Her amazing personality is a big part of our team and she makes every day fun.

Taylor is the baby of five children. She loves her parents, brothers, sister, nephew and niece. She has a great boyfriend and cute fur baby Diesel. Her hobbies include traveling, trying new foods and watching movies.

Our office was happy to welcome Abigail to our team in July 2024 as an oral surgery assistant. Abigail graduated from the Accelerated Academy Dental Assistant program in March 2024. Abigail shadowed our team one day and never left. She loves our patients and developing connections with them during their treatment. Abigail is a reliable and valuable part of our team.

In her spare time, she loves to read, attend concerts, and spend time with her family and friends and her three cats, Sulli, Hazel and Stink.

Jenny joined our practice in August 2023 and has been an assent to our team ever since. Jenny is originally from Lubbock, Texas. She graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor’s of Science and an Associates Degree in Nursing from Fortis College. Her goal has always been to be in healthcare because she found it to be her purpose in life. Jenny loves working at our office because it feels like home with her work family.

She has two beautiful daughters, Carter and Paisely and in her free time she enjoys dancing, rodeos, going to the gym and social events.

Anabeth joined our team in January 2025. She was born and raised right here in the Gulf Coast. She likes the office’s collaborative environment of working with a skilled surgeon and being part of a team that prioritizes patient care and satisfaction. Continuous learning and professional growth in this field excites me, as it keeps me engaged.

She has an adorable daughter, Hartleigh and enjoys spending time with family and friends and being outdoors.