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. Holly Cantu, DDS
Dr. Holly Cantu was raised in Denham Springs, LA, where she graduated from Denham Springs High School. She received her Bachelor's degree in Biology from Louisiana State University. She then attended the LSU School of Dentistry to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. In her spare time, she enjoys being a mom to her 3 sons and spending quality time with her family.
Dr. Patrick Cecola, DDS
Dr. Patrick Cecola was born and raised in New Orleans. He graduated from Jesuit High School in 2015 and moved on to LSU, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences. He then returned to New Orleans to attend the LSU School of Dentistry, where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery. Dr. Cecola loves getting to know his patients and aims to ensure that each patient has a stress-free and comfortable experience. When not at the dental office, Dr. Cecola loves to spend time with his wife and two golden retrievers, boating on the river, and watching LSU football.
Cierra
Cierra joined Hood Dental Care in 2024 as a hygiene assistant and later returned as a full-time dental hygienist in 2025 after receiving her Bachelor of Science degree from the LSU School of Dentistry. After many years of participation in sports, Cierra enjoys working as a team to achieve everyone's goal of a smiling patient. Cierra enjoys spending time with her friends, pets, and family, especially on the water boating or fishing.
Emma Crowther
Emma joined the Hood Dental team in 2025 after graduating from LSU with a Bachelor's degree in Marketing. With a passion for creativity, she always knew she wanted to work in social media—and working with teeth was just a bonus! In her free time, Emma loves watching LSU Baseball, traveling, online shopping, and spending time with friends and family.
Jordyn
Jordyn joined Hood Dental Care in July of 2024. She graduated from Louisiana State University of Shreveport in 2024 with a master’s degree in business administration. Jordyn is committed to creating a welcoming and stress-free environment for our patients. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her husband and their black lab, going to the beach, and exercising!
Morgan
Morgan joined the Hood Dental Care team in September of 2021 as a full-time hygienist after graduating from the LSU School of Dentistry. She is passionate about providing one-on-one care, establishing trust, and shaping patients’ ideas of oral health through her care. In her free time, she loves spending time with family and friends, shopping, and taking weekend trips to the beach!
Lyndsey
Lyndsey joined the Hood Dental Care team as a full-time hygienist in November of 2021. She has been practicing dental hygiene since graduating from the LSU School of Dentistry in 2019. She takes pride in making her patients feel comfortable and promoting oral health. In her free time, Lyndsey enjoys spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants, and traveling.