My staff and I are proud to have the opportunity to serve patients in our community for over 20 years. Through continuing education and state-of-the-art equipment, my practice is able to offer you and your family the high level of care you are looking for.You can expect a warm welcome and an ongoing commitment to your dental health when you step through the door at Lake Ridge Dental Care.

Dr Tarpley received her Bachelor's Degree from William and Mary in 1971 and her DDS from the Medical College of Virginia in 1982. She has be practicing since graduation and established her practice in 1986.

Dr Fisher is originally from Charlotte, North Carolina. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1975 with a bachelor's degree in Zoology and in 1978 received a Master's Degree in Entomology from North Carolina State University. He then returned to Chapel Hill and received his DDS in 1982. After three years in private practice in Charlotte, NC Dr. Fisher joined the US Navy in 1985 as a general dentist. He was selected and began specialty training in 1996 while still on active duty, Dr. Fisher received his Certificate in Periodontics and a Masters of Science in Health Science from the Navy Postgraduate Dental School in Bethesda, MD in 1999. Dr Fisher retired as a Captain in 2006 after 22 years of military service. Dr. Fisher is a Board Certified Periodontist.

Born and raised in Venezuela with a Cuban background, Dr. Gutierrez earned her bachelor's degree and DDS in 1992 at the University Del Zulia, Maracaibo, Venezuela. Upon completion of her studies Dr. Gutierrez worked in her private practice for almost 5 years. She continued her education at the University where she received her Master's Degree in Pedriatic Dentistry. Dr. Gutierrez relocated to the United States and attended Nova Southeastern University in Florida, where she graduated within two years with an Advanced Education in General Dentistry, the last year she was treating patients with Special Needs. She comes to us from Florida and we can't wait to introduce her to you! Dr. Gutierrez enjoys boating and reading a good dental article in her spare time.