Meet Our Staff
Quality and comfort are our top priorities. Our experienced staff will provide you caring support and individualized treatments that will make your dental experience comfortable and anxiety-free.
Shep Platt, DDS
Dr. Platt has practiced dentistry in Baton Rouge since 1978. He is a 1977 graduate of
Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in New Orleans. He is a member of the
Sixth District Dental Association of the American Dental Association and also of the East
Baton Rouge Parish Dental Society. He is a third generation dentist as both his father
and grandfather were practicing dentists in DeSoto Parish for a cumulative total of over
90 years. Dr. Platt is originally from Mansfield, LA and is married to Kay McKnight Platt,
formerly of Natchitoches, LA. They have three children and one grandchild. His hobbies
include golf, jogging, fishing, and being an LSU sports fan. Dr. Platt regularly attends
continuing education courses and especially likes cosmetic dentistry.
Dustin Kidder, DDS
Dr. Kidder was born and raised in Baton Rouge and is a graduate of Parkview Baptist High
School and Louisiana State University, and earned his dental degree from Louisiana State
School of Dentistry in New Orleans. His father and uncle have both practiced dentistry for
over 25 years. In his leisure time, Dr. Kidder enjoys traveling, fishing, reading, and
writing. He is also a sports enthusiast as he participates in basketball, racquetball,
tennis, swimming, cycling, and running. He looks forward to establishing a fulfilling
career and family life here Baton Rouge.
Kay Platt- Office Administrator
Lisa - Registered Dental Hygienist
Certified in Local Anesthesia, 25 years experience
Jody - Registered Dental Hygienist
Certified in Local Anesthesia.
Dina - Hygiene Team Leader/Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
Callie - Clinical Team Leader/Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
Kourtney - Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
Lauren - Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
Meghan - Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
Rennea - Administrative Team Leader
Sommer - Front Desk Receptionist
Sandy - Hygiene Coordinator


