Meet Our Team

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.

Dr. James Hebert

Dr. James “Jimmy” Hebert earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Louisiana in Monroe. In 1983, he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery at Louisiana School of Dentistry in New Orleans. After several years of serving the dental needs of Central, Baker, and Zachary, Dr. Hebert opened his solo practice in Central. Dr. Hebert’s passion is General Dentistry. He is a life-long member of the American Dental Association. He holds a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry and is striving for the Mastership Level. Dr. Hebert also holds a Fellowship in the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation and has published articles and spoken for dental groups.

Dr. Hebert has completed multiple Continuing Education Courses on implants. These include the Shatkin Dental Implant Training Centre, the Zimmer Institute (Implants) and the Misch Implant Institute. He holds a Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologist. Dr. Hebert is active in his church at St. Isidore. He completed three years of studies at the Religious Studies Institute and has aided several dental and medical mission trips to Mexico. Dr. Hebert is an avid fisherman. He resides in Central with his wife.

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.