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Dr. Ed Hood, DDS
Dr. Ed Hood is a native of and resident of Denham Springs, LA. He is a 1977 graduate of Denham Springs High School. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in 1985. He is a member of the Greater Baton Rouge Dental Association, the Louisiana Dental Association,…
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Dr. Andrew Hood, DDS
Dr. Andrew Hood is a native and resident of Denham Springs. After graduating from Denham Springs High School in 2004, he completed his undergraduate courses in Biological Sciences at LSU and continued to earn his DDS from the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in New Orleans. He is dedicated to providing personalized care to…
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Dr. Amanda Sandifer, DDS
Dr. Amanda Sandifer is a native of Baton Rouge. After graduating from St. Joseph’s Academy in 2008, Dr. Sandifer completed her undergraduate degree in Biology at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN, in 2012. She graduated as an alumna of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. She then returned to Louisiana to attend LSU School of Dentistry in…
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Dr. Rebecca Tatum, DDS
Dr. Rebecca Tatum was raised in Baton Rouge, La. After graduating from Parkview Baptist School, she received her Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from Louisiana State University. She then attended the LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Dr. Tatum loves dentistry because it allows her to…
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Dr. Sarah Davis, DDS
Dr. Sarah Davis was born and raised in Arkansas, where she attended the University of Arkansas, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2020. She then attended LSU School of Dentistry, earning her Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2024. Dr. Sarah‘s goal is to give patients the smile they have always wanted while…
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Dr. Shelby Betts, DDS
Born and raised in Benton, Louisiana, Dr. Betts brings small-town values and a deep passion for dentistry to the communities of Watson and Denham Springs. A proud valedictorian graduate of Benton High School in 2014, she went on to earn her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from Louisiana State University and her Doctor of Dental…
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Dr. Jacob Derrickson, DDS
Dr. Jake was raised in French Settlement, Louisiana, and is proud to serve the community that he grew up in. He earned his undergraduate degree in biology from Centenary College of Louisiana, where he played baseball and received two National College Athlete Honor Society Awards. He went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery…
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Fallon
Fallon joined the Hood Dental Care team in 2020 after graduating from LSU with a degree in Sociology. Although dentistry wasn’t her original path, an unexpected opportunity led her into the field – and it quickly became a true passion. She is dedicated to creating a positive, welcoming environment for every patient, with a special…
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Jess
Jessica joined the Hood Dental Care team in 2020 and brings over 13 years of dental experience to the team. Her passion for dentistry shines through in every patient interaction, and she is dedicated to creating a comfortable, caring environment for everyone who walks through the door. Known for her strong work ethic and excellent…
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Meg
Meg joined the Hood Dental Care team in 2024. She grew up in Tennessee but has called Baton Rouge home ever since graduating from LSU in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Communications. She values creating a positive office environment and is committed to ensuring each patient has a comfortable, welcoming experience! Out of…
