Melissa Cortes, MAADOM

Melissa Cortes, MAADOM, is the office manager at Alexandria Old Town Dental, bringing over 15 years of experience in specialty and multispecialty practices. A MAADOM and lifetime AADOM member, she is currently pursuing her diplomate credential and actively serves on several nonprofit boards and professional networks. She founded the Alexandria Collaborative Dental Connection to provide inclusive, role‑specific education for dental teams. Outside the office, Melissa enjoys life with her husband and three children, runs a creative small business, and finds peace tending her garden.