Our Team

Dr. Emily then began working for Dr. Prentiss Perkins in Mamou and would transition to the owner after a couple of years of working as his associate. Dr. Emily’s main passion is dentistry with a focus on seeing children and cosmetics.

During her time in Dental School Dr. Emily was recognized by The Academy of Dental Materials, American Dental Association Dentsply Student Clinician Research Program, Hinman Student Research Symposium, The International Association of Student Clinicians, and William F. Schmidt DDS Memorial Achievement Award for her research on dental materials.

Dr. Ryan was born and raised in Ville Platte and attended Sacred Heart High School. After graduating he studied Biology at LSUE and LSU maintaining a 4.0 GPA before entering the LSU Dental School as the youngest member of his class. While in Dental School he was a member of the Kell's honors society all four years and graduated with honors for his research on smoking and implants.

In the office, Dr. Ryan enjoys helping patients get relief from toothaches with root canal procedures and extractions. Outside the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters. He studies theology as a Lay member of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) and teaches part time at Health Catholic Schoolhouse, a classical education homeschool co-op. Dr. Ryan has also been involved in missions traveling to Oaxaca, Mexico with Dr. Jim Nichols to pray with locals and perform dental work. He also helps with a local men's ministry "Soldiers Making Way for the King" and is a regular co-host for "Studium to Studio" on Christ the King radio.