We are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment. Our staff is trained and skilled, and our assistants are EDDA and X-ray certified. We aim to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. Each member of our team has years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We strive to stay abreast of the very latest in technology and advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.
Dr. Kyle Free, DDS
Dr. Kyle Free was born and raised in Baton Rouge. He graduated from Catholic High School in 2007, then completed his undergraduate degree at LSU, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. After graduating from LSU, Dr. Free went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in New Orleans. In his spare time, Dr. Free enjoys hunting, fishing, and attending LSU sporting events as well as spending time with his family.
Dr. Austin Chautin, DDS
Dr. Austin Chautin was born and raised in Slidell, LA. He attended Pope John Paul II Catholic High School and completed his undergraduate degree in Biology at the University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. Chautin worked for Hood Dental Care as a dental assistant alongside Dr. Hood for several years before earning his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry. He is thrilled to be back at HDC as a dentist and ready to serve his patients' needs with the latest and greatest technology available. In his spare time, he enjoys running, biking, reading, and spending time on the beach with his family.
Emma
Emma joined the Hood Dental Care team in 2025 after graduating from LSU with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. Originally from Alexandria, Louisiana, she brings a strong passion for creativity and social media to the practice—combining her love for digital storytelling with the unique world of dentistry. Outside of the office, Emma enjoys going on walks, traveling, online shopping, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Hannah
Hannah joined the Hood Dental Care team as a full-time hygienist in 2021. She has been practicing dental hygiene since she graduated from ULM in 2014. She loves educating her patients on oral health and helping them have a great experience while in the office. Hannah is a Thibodeaux native, she’s a mom of 2, and in her spare time, she loves being outdoors and spending time with her family and friends!
Kaycee
Kaycee joined the Hood Dental Care team as a full-time hygienist in June 2017. She has worked as a dental hygienist since graduating from LSU’s School of Dentistry in 2011. She enjoys helping her patients achieve a healthy smile by promoting total oral health. In her free time, Kaycee enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, being outdoors, and traveling.
Allie
Allie is a resident of New Roads, La. She graduated from Wilkinson County Christian Academy in 2009 and attended McNeese State University, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. She is mom to two fur babies, Captain and Soco. On the weekends, you can find Allie playing golf or going out on False River. She is "Lili" to 9 nieces and nephews, whom she loves to spend time with whenever she can. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, watching sports, and lounging in the hammock.
Chloe
Chloe, born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA, is a St. Joseph's Academy Alumna and graduate of LSU's School of Dentistry. This year, she joined Hood Dental Care as a part-time Dental Hygienist. Chloe loves connecting with her patients by helping them feel confident about their oral health and smiles. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with friends, traveling, shopping, baking, and sewing.