Cosmetic and Family Dentistry Tia Kennedy, DMD Whitney Flippo, DMD
Comfortable, personalized, gentle dental care for all ages.
Our Doctors
Tia Kennedy, DMD
Dr. Kennedy was raised in Belmont, Mississippi where she graduated Salutatorian of her 2003 class. She continued her education at the University of North Alabama in Florence, AL, and received a Bachelor's Degree with honors in Biology and a minor in Mathematics in 2007. Dr. Kennedy earned her Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry. Since founding Cypress Creek Dental in 2012, Dr. Kennedy has and continues to attend advanced continuing education courses so she is able to stay at the forefront of advances in the dental field. She has furthered her dental training to include dental implants, Invisalign clear removable orthodontics, and Botox cosmetics. She loves providing these services to the Florence, Tuscumbia, and Muscle Shoals areas. Away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Brandon, and her two children, Darby (12) and Reid (9).
Whitney Flippo, DMD
Dr. Whitney Flippo was born and raised in Florence, AL where she graduated from Wilson High School. She attended the University of North Alabama for undergraduate school receiving a Bachelor's degree with honors in Biology and minors in Chemistry and Spanish in 2012. Dr. Flippo earned her Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry in 2018. Dr. Flippo is skilled in general dentistry and also continues to attend courses to learn the latest advances in dentistry. Dr. Flippo provides Invisalign orthodontic treatments to her patients as well. In addition to providing exceptional care to her dental patients, she is a mom to her two kids Annie (2) and Foster (1) and enjoys spending her free time with them and her husband Joe.
Stephanie McConnell, Dental Hygienist
Dekayla Sparks, Clinical Manager, Dental Hygienist
Dekayla Sparks, Clinical Manager, Dental Hygienist
Stephanie is a registered dental hygienist. She is from Rogersville, AL, and graduated from Calhoun Community College with her dental assisting degree prior to her hygiene training. Stephanie enjoys spending time with her husband and family, shopping, going to concerts, and boating in the summer months. She looks forward to meeting you!
Dekayla Sparks, Clinical Manager, Dental Hygienist
Dekayla Sparks, Clinical Manager, Dental Hygienist
Dekayla Sparks, Clinical Manager, Dental Hygienist
Dekayla is a registered dental hygienist who began her dental career as Dr. Kennedy's dental assistant. She has since expanded her role to scheduling coordinator in our front office. In 2020 she finished the dental hygiene program at UAB. In 2022 she became certified to administer dental anesthesia. She is friendly, outgoing, and excit
Dekayla is a registered dental hygienist who began her dental career as Dr. Kennedy's dental assistant. She has since expanded her role to scheduling coordinator in our front office. In 2020 she finished the dental hygiene program at UAB. In 2022 she became certified to administer dental anesthesia. She is friendly, outgoing, and excited to meet you! She loves spending time with her family and her dogs, Luna and Sadie.
Kess Craft, Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist
Dekayla Sparks, Clinical Manager, Dental Hygienist
Mackenzie Juarez, Insurance Coordinator, Dental Assistant
Kess is Dr. Kennedy's dental assistant and is a registered dental hygienist. She graduated from Muscle Shoals high school in 2018. She finished UAB's dental hygiene program in 2022 and has a bright future in the dental field. She has a kind, calming personality and loves to help our patients feel comfortable and relaxed while in our office!
Mackenzie Juarez, Insurance Coordinator, Dental Assistant
Mackenzie Juarez, Insurance Coordinator, Dental Assistant
Mackenzie Juarez, Insurance Coordinator, Dental Assistant
Mackenzie began her dental career as Dr. Kennedy's dental assistant and now has expanded her role to Insurance Coordinator. Mackenzie loves bass fishing with her husband Sam and loves her two cats Ella & Finn. Her sweet and calm personality is perfect for ensuring patients have a relaxed and stress-free visit to our office.
Tessa Peters, Dental Hygienist
Mackenzie Juarez, Insurance Coordinator, Dental Assistant
Hannah Denton, Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist
Tessa Peters joined our team in 2020 as a dental hygienist. Tessa began her dental career in 2008 as a dental assistant and later completed the dental hygiene program at the University of Alabama Birmingham in 2012. In 2022 she became certified to administer dental anesthesia. Her positive and uplifting personality makes our patients fee
Tessa Peters joined our team in 2020 as a dental hygienist. Tessa began her dental career in 2008 as a dental assistant and later completed the dental hygiene program at the University of Alabama Birmingham in 2012. In 2022 she became certified to administer dental anesthesia. Her positive and uplifting personality makes our patients feel right at home! She loves cycling, boating, and being an awesome mom to her sweet kids Brixton and Chaylee.
Hannah Denton, Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist
Mackenzie Juarez, Insurance Coordinator, Dental Assistant
Hannah Denton, Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist
Hannah began her dental career in 2016 as a dental assistant. In 2020 she received her dental hygiene license from the University of Alabama Birmingham followed by being certified to administer dental anesthesia. She loves traveling and spending time with her husband and daughter Mabry! She is very knowledgeable, outgoing, and excited to meet you!
Leah Evans, Dental Hygienist
Sydney Maner, Dental Assistant
Sydney Maner, Dental Assistant
Leah is a registered dental hygienist. She graduated from Wallace State in 2021. Her calm and professional personality makes her patients love their hygiene visits! She loves traveling with her husband and looks forward to getting to know her hygiene patients!
Sydney Maner, Dental Assistant
Sydney Maner, Dental Assistant
Sydney Maner, Dental Assistant
Sydney, a Lauderdale County High School graduate, attended Snead State Community College and later trained as a dental assistant in Madison, AL. She is bubbly and happy and loves making our patients comfortable and calm during their appointments. Sydney also loves spending time with her family and friends, shopping, and her dog Bentley. She looks forward to making you enjoy your visit!
Ally Crews, Dental Assistant
Sydney Maner, Dental Assistant
Ally Crews, Dental Assistant
After graduating from Collinwood High School, Ally attended dental assisting school at Tennessee College of Applied Technology in 2021. She loves helping our patients feel calm and cared for while in her care. She enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and dog, Copper! Ally looks forward to meeting you!
Christina Nelson, Reception
Brandon Kennedy, Business Manager
Ally Crews, Dental Assistant
Christina is an excellent addition to our front office team. A lifelong resident of Florence, she has worked for ten years in medical reception and administration. In 2023 Christina transitioned to the dental field and loves helping our patients feel right at home when they enter the practice. She is a wife and mom of 2 kids and enjoys wa
Christina is an excellent addition to our front office team. A lifelong resident of Florence, she has worked for ten years in medical reception and administration. In 2023 Christina transitioned to the dental field and loves helping our patients feel right at home when they enter the practice. She is a wife and mom of 2 kids and enjoys watching her kids play baseball and softball! She looks forward to greeting you at your next appointment!
Brandon Kennedy, Business Manager
Brandon Kennedy, Business Manager
Brandon Kennedy, Business Manager
Brandon, Dr. Kennedy's husband of 18 years, joined the team in 2019. Prior to 2019, he enjoyed a 12-year career in engineering design where he assisted with equipment and building design for Forsythe and Long, Engineering in Florence, AL. He manages our HR, website, social media, accounting, advertising, and general equipment/building maintenance.
Haley Meek, Dental Hygienist
Brandon Kennedy, Business Manager
Brandon Kennedy, Business Manager
Haley is a registered dental hygienist from Greenhill, AL. She graduated from Wallace State Community College in 2022. She is excited to get to know all of our patients!
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