Each member of our staff is a highly trained professional and genuinely committed to compassionate care for our patients. We work hard to make sure your visits at our Monroe, LA dentist office run smoothly and that you receive the best care possible.
Ashley is one of our hygienists. She joined our team in February 2013. Ashley is a long-time resident of West Monroe, where she still resides with her partner, Nathan, and their two Aussies Lucy and Lilly.
She graduated from West Monroe High School in 2004 with honors. She is a 2010 graduate of ULM with a bachelor of science degree in dental hygiene. While at ULM, Ashley was awarded Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.
Ashley loves getting to know her patients and providing quality care and education so they can have a healthy mouth. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and dogs. Ashley’s other hobbies include photography, running, and cooking.
Rachel Duty
Scheduling Coordinator
Rachel joined our team in 2014. She graduated from Ouachita Christian School. Rachel attended ULM and graduated with a bachelor of business administration degree in 2009. She has a daughter, Livi, and a son, Asa. Rachel loves spending time with her family and playing with her children.
Jennifer joined our team in 2000. She graduated from Neville High School and is one of our expanded-duty dental assistants. She and her husband, David, have a son, Krew. Jennifer enjoys working with our patients and training new staff members. Jennifer’s hobbies include going to LSU games and mud riding.
Dawn Ballard
Clinical Administrator
Dawn joined our team in 1995. She graduated from the University of Louisiana at Monroe in 1993 with a bachelor of physical education degree. Dawn takes care of all aspects of the dental practice and loves visiting and getting to know the patients. She has held various positions at Bayou Dental Group over the years, including certified dental assistant.
Dawn has a daughter named Chloe, with whom she loves spending time. Her hobbies include bowling, watching Chloe bowl, fishing, and socializing with family and friends while watching football.
Holly Parker Insurance Recovery Specialist/Receptionist
Holly joined Bayou Dental in 2018. She is a 2005 graduate of Ouachita High School. She attended ULM where she became a member of Delta Omicron and later graduated in general studies with an emphasis in music in 2013. Holly has been in dentistry since 2013, and she loves interacting with patients. Holly finds it very uplifting to see a person regain their smile and confidence through dentistry. She is now one of our insurance claims specialists and looks forward to learning and growing in all realms of dentistry. Holly believes everyone deserves to smile and that a smile can turn anyone’s day around.
She is very strong in her faith and love for God. On the weekends, Holly loves to spend time with her husband, two boys, and her family. Believe it or not, she is also an avid hunter and archer. Most importantly, Holly loves to sing whenever she can.
Krystal Russell
Dental Assistant
Krystal joined our team in May of 2017. She has been working in dentistry for eight years and is CPR and X-ray certified. She enjoys meeting patients’ needs and seeing the outcome of each procedure.
Krystal also enjoys spending time with her daughter, Tyler Henley. She also loves anything to do outdoors: fishing, hunting, and going to the lake.
