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Dental Services
Meet Our Team
Established in 1992, Central Dental Care offers complete dental care for every member of your family. Our practice is welcoming to patients of all ages, and our staff is outstanding. We are all committed to helping you and your loved ones achieve and maintain your best smiles. Our care is centered around providing each patient with accessible dental services and great customer service. We are truly patient-driven and will provide you with the guidance and treatments you need. We are your partners in obtaining a smile you are proud of!
Our Dentists
Dr. Jacob Henderson
Dr. Jacob Henderson received his Bachelor of Science degree from LSU in Baton Rouge. He then earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from LSU Dental School in New Orleans in 2002. After completing both the Louisiana State Board exam and the Western Regional Examining Board’s competency exam, Dr. Henderson began private practice in New Orleans and the North Shore. He furthered his knowledge in children’s dentistry while working in a pediatric dental office, and has also provided dental care to the impoverished regions of Jamaica.
In keeping with his commitment to excellence and continuing his education, Dr. Henderson enrolled in the prestigious Misch International Implant Institute. Here he completed his surgical training for the placement of dental implants in 2008. He soon then achieved Fellowship status at the Institute and additionally earned a Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. This has allowed Dr. Henderson the ability to offer his patients more options when restoring their smiles and function. Dr. Henderson is a native of Central. He enjoys spending time outside of work with his wife and two daughters and supporting LSU athletics.
American Dental Association
Academy of General Dentistry
Louisiana Dental Association
International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation
The Misch International Implant Institute
Dr. Ellyn O’Neal
Dr. Ellyn O’Neal is a native of Brusly, Louisiana. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. She then earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans. She was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, a national dental honor society, for academic excellence and exemplary traits of character. Her love for dentistry was sparked by her mother, Angie Marks, a dental hygienist of Central Dental Care for over 25 years. She is excited to meet new patients, form relationships, and improve the oral health and smiles of the Central community.
American Dental Association
Academy of General Dentistry
Louisiana Dental Association
Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation
Dr. Vincent K. Williams
Dr. Vincent “Kennon” Williams received his Bachelor of Science degree from LSU in Baton Rouge. He then earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from LSU Dental School in New Orleans in 2018. He has also received advanced training in full-mouth rehabilitation and implant dentistry. After graduating from dental school, Dr. Williams moved to Southwest Louisiana and worked in private practice there for four years. In 2022, he joined our team and moved his family back to the Baton Rouge area. Dr. Williams and his wife, Brittany, have been married since 2018 and they have a dog, Layla. Outside of work, he loves to travel and cook for his family. He loves the caring atmosphere that our office provides to their patients and each other. Dr. Williams focuses on developing strong patient relationships and strives to provide comprehensive care to all his patients.
American Dental Association
Academy of General Dentistry
Louisiana Dental Association
Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation
Hygiene Department
Ashley
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Ashley is a Registered Dental Hygienist who joined our team at the beginning of 2022.
She received her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from the LSU School of Dentistry in 2004 and is both anesthesia and CPR certified. Ashley has served years as president of the Baton Rouge Dental Hygiene Association as well as the Louisiana Dental Hygiene Association. After living in the Acadiana area for several years, she moved back to Central where she was born and raised. Ashley is the proud mother of two boys. She enjoys cooking for her family and friends, caring for her flowers and garden, and loves all music. Ashley works hard to keep her patients comfortable and wants them to return to an atmosphere where they feel they are given the best experience possible.
Amie
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Amie is a Registered Dental Hygienist who joined our team in 2019. She graduate from LSU School of Dentistry in 2010 and is both anesthesia and CPR certified. Amie is married to her husband, Jesse, and they have two kids, Gavin and Haley. Outside of work, she enjoys baking and hanging out with friends and family. She loves that our employees and patients are treated like family.
Kendal
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Kendal is a Registered Dental Hygienist who joined our team in 2021. She graduated from LSU School of Dentistry in 2021 and is both anesthesia and CPR certified. Kendal is marrying her fiancé, Andrew, in March of 2023. Outside of work, she enjoys sudokus, brunch, and spending time with friends and family. Her favorite part of Central Dental Care is that we prioritize patient comfort and education that make every visit a great experience.
Lauren
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Lauren is a Registered Dental Hygienist who joined our team in 2022. She graduated from Louisiana Monroe in 2022 and is both anesthesia and CPR certified. Lauren has two dogs: a golden retriever and a black lab who she loves dearly. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, working out, and playing with her dogs. Lauren loves that everyone works as a team and supports each other and that our main focus is patient comfort and education.
Dental Assistants
Kerri
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Kerri is an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant who joined our team in 2000. She is
radiology and CPR certified and is trained in E4D technology (used to make crowns in
office). Kerri and her husband, Chris, have been married for 20 years. They have a daughter, Claire, who amazes them with her accomplishments in school every year. They also have a son, Nathan, who always keeps them laughing with his silly personality. Kerri enjoys eating snowballs with her kids in the summer and making smores in the winter. Her happy place is relaxing on the beach. Kerri loves that she gets to help patients achieve the beautiful, bright smiles they desire. She says working here does not feel like work at all, because she feels like she is hanging out with her friends every day!
Jessica
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Jessica is an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant who joined our team in 2009. She is radiology and CPR certified and is trained in E4D technology (used to make our crowns in office). Jessica has been married to her husband for 22 years and has two boys. She has been a resident of Central for 20 years! Outside of the office, she loves to work in her yard and plant flowers. She is part of a workout group called Disruptive Strong. Jessica loves taking care of patients and working in an atmosphere that allows her to provide the best care for them.
Callie
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Callie is and Expanded Duty Dental Assistant who joined our team in 2022. She has
worked in the dental field for 8 years and is certified in radiology and CPR. Callie has
been married to her husband Anto for 4 years. Together they share four beautiful
children, Mckenzie, Harper, Liam, and Sawyer. Outside of work, she enjoys the
outdoors and spending time with friends and family. Callie’s favorite part of her job is
creating relationships with her patients to make their time in the office more pleasant.
She recently moved to the area but says “It feels like home here!”
Nicole
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Nicole is an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant who joined our team in 2013. She is both radiology and CPR certified. Nicole is married and has two boys and two dogs. Outside of the office, she enjoys fishing with her husband and boys, hanging out with friends and family, and completing DIY projects around her home. Nicole is passionate about dentistry and loves helping people achieve beautiful, healthy smiles. She loves her coworkers and says that Central Dental Care is the best team that she has ever been a part of!
Lizz
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Liz is an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant who joined our team in 2018. She has worked
in the dental field for about 10 years and is CPR certified. Lizz is blessed with a
wonderful husband, and together they have two children. Outside of work, she enjoys
spending time with her husband, daughter, and son. They enjoy having family and
friends over to cook and watch sports. To her, the most important part of our job is
patient care. She loves that the patients feel comfortable when they walk in our door
and get one on one experience with our staff and doctors.
Front Office
Leslie
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Leslie is our fearless Office Manager who joined our team in 2006. She received her
Fellowship from the American Academy of Dental Office Managers in 2022 and is also
CPR certified. Leslie has an amazing husband, Ken, two boys, and two fur babies.
Outside of work, she enjoys marsh fishing in South Louisiana, camping and reading.
Leslie loves working with the best doctors and staff and knowing as a team, we can help our patients achieve a healthy, beautiful smile that they can be proud of!
Keri
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Keri is our front desk receptionist who joined our team in 2014. She is CPR certified and
completed the Academy for Scheduling Excellence. Keri has an amazing husband and three precious boys. Outside of work, she loves to bake. Keri loves that her coworkers are more like friends, and our patients are more like family.
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Phone: (225) 261-6645
Email: smile@centraldentalcare.net
Hours
Monday - Thursday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am – 12:00 pm