Our Dental Team
Caring Professionals, Friendly Smiles
Our professional staff is one of the most highly trained dental teams in the Houston metropolitan area. We select members based on experience, skill, education, training and personality. Continuing education courses are attended annually, ensuring commitment to the finest, most up-to-date treatment for every patient.
Our team is dedicated to your comfort and your optimum oral health. We truly enjoy serving your dental health needs and supporting you in your quest for health, wellness and happiness. That's why we do it so well and make it such a pleasant experience to visit our office.
Kelly Fortenberry - Administrator
Kelly has been Dr. McCulloch's administrator since 2001. Kelly graduated with an Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene from Wharton County College. Kelly specializes in making general dental care affordable for our patients. Kelly and her husband James have two daughters. Kelbi is an elite softball player, a cheerleader, a volleyball player and runs track. Keatan loves gymnastics. They love to spend time at Canyon Lake and Lake McQueeney with their grandparents.
Ellen Webb - Administrator and Dental Assistant
Ellen is originally from Waco, TX. She completed the dental assisting program at Texas State Technical Institute in 1979. Ellen loves dentistry and has experience with several dental specialties. Currently, Ellen is focusing on helping our patients get the most out of their dental insurance benefits. Ellen's daughter, Tracie, has a PhD in physical therapy. Her son, Bradley, is a fireman and has elementary age twins, Taylor and Tyler.
Tina Sowell - Administrator
Tina has been in dentistry for eight years, originally as a dental assistant, and now as an administrator on our team. Tina's focus is on helping to make dental treatment affordable and convenient for our patients. Tina and her husband, Doug, have two children. Aaron is a Katy Tiger football player and Tristin is on the Katy Tiger volleyball and track teams. When not busy with her children's activities, Tina and her family enjoy hunting and water skiing.
Kathryn Gilliam - Dental Hygienist
Kathryn, RDH, BA, graduated with honors from The University of Texas Dental Branch and has been in practice for over twenty years. She is passionate about partnering with her patients to achieve their optimal health. Since 2000, Kathryn has been a dental consultant, coaching teams to elevate the level of care they provide. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Nebraska and has published several articles in respected dental journals. Recently, she published her first on-line continuing education course for dentists and dental hygienists. Kathryn and her husband, Rob, have two sons. Benjamin is a student at the University of Texas at Austin and Zachary is a student at Katy High School.
Jeanne Sharp - Dental Hygienist
Jeanne, RDH, BS, graduated with honors from The University of Texas at San Antonio in 2005. Jeanne brings a fresh perspective about preventive dental care and the non-surgical treatment of periodontal disease. Jeanne enjoys educating her patients and guiding them to a superior level of periodontal health. Jeanne’s husband, Travis, is a teacher and football coach at Mayde Creek High School. They are currently living in the Katy area and are busy with their daughter, Audrey.
Casey McCumber - Dental Hygienist
Casey, RDH, graduated from Wharton County College in 2005 with an Associates degree in Applied Sciences. Casey enjoys the opportunity to help patients achieve and maintain optimal oral health. It is Casey's passion to assist patients developing their home care method that will help them reach their dental goals. Casey and her husband, Caleb, live in Richmond and enjoy playing with their dogs, Rylie, Ozzy and Bentley.
Cecilia Mitschke - Dental Hygienist
Cecilia, RDH, BS, a Katy native, graduated cum laude with an Associates Degree in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene from Del Mar College in 2010. She now also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Cecilia enjoys teaming with her patients to help them reach their oral health goals. Cecilia married her high school sweethart, Shane, and they enjoy the outdoors together.
Ellen Richardson-Liska - Dental Assistant
Ellen, RDA, is Dr. McCulloch's dental assistant. Ellen has been in dentistry for twenty-five years and she is one of the first dental assistants in Houston to become registered. Ellen is certified in radiology and monitoring of nitrous oxide. Ellen and her husband, David, enjoy working on their family cattle ranch in Hallettsville. Ellen's hobbies are gardening, fishing and golf.
Kristina Garza - Dental Assistant