Having lived in Southaven all of her life and having treated patients in DeSoto County for over twenty years, Dr. Huggins relocated her practice in February, 2015 to the Snowden District on Getwell Road in Southaven to be more centrally located and to allow for the growth and comfort of her patient base.
Dr. Huggins goal is to restore all her patients to optimum oral health, and she is capable of providing a vast array of services to accomplish just that. Whether a patient requires periodontal therapy, fillings, crowns/bridges, implant restoration, or even a simple biteguard, Dr. Huggins tries to ensure every patient receives quality care in a comfortable environment. Stressing continuing care (to help prevent dental issues before they happen) allows wonderful long term relationships to form between herself, her patients, and her staff.
Dr. Huggins has more than 20 years experience treating patients in DeSoto County. She completed her undergraduate coursework at the University of Mississippi before earning her dental degree, with honors, from the University of Tennessee. While there, Dr. Huggins was honored to be selected for membership into Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society, as well as the Richard Doggett Dean and Marguerite Taylor Dean Honorary Odontological Society.
Dr. Huggins is a lifelong DeSoto Countian, graduating from Southaven High School. Following dental school, she practiced for two years in Memphis, Tennessee, before coming back home to Southaven to treat patients.
In order to be more centrally located for all her patients in the county, Dr. Huggins opened her new office in February 2015, on Getwell Road between Goodman Road and Church Road in the Deerchase Office Park near Snowden Grove. Close attention was paid in selecting state-of-the-art dental equipment to help facilitate the highest quality of care, practiced in a gentle and caring manner.
Dr. Huggins loves to help patients with their smiles, whether through a cosmetic or reconstructive service, or through regular preventative services. A high priority is placed on continuing care hygiene recall to help insure healthy mouths for all of her patients. Dental cleanings are recommended every 3, 4, or 6 months, depending on the specific needs of the patient.
Dr. Huggins stays current on continuing education. She has participated in mission trips to Guatemala, El Salvador, and Ecuador through the Christian Medical and Dental Association of the University of Tennessee. She also has served on two mission trips to Peru through her church, DeSoto Hills Baptist Church, where she sings in the adult choir and in the ladies ensemble, One Voice.
A lifelong resident of DeSoto County, I currently reside in Hernando with my husband, Tommy. We have two sons, Will and Thomas. Some of my favorite things to do are exercising, watching sports, and reading. I have over twenty-five years experience in the dental field and have been with Dr. Huggins since 2007. Our goal is to make your dental experience a pleasant one.
I am a Chicago native transplanted in the Mid-South. I moved here to be closer to family in 2007. Leaving behind a job in sales, I decided to attend the Dental Assistant program at Delta Technical Institute. I have been working with Dr. Huggins since 2010 and absolutely love what I do. Currently, I reside in Hernando with my husband Dwain, my two children Regan and Rosco, and my two dogs Jager and Abby.
I am a registered dental hygienist who has practiced with Dr. Huggins since 2002. I received my degree in dental hygiene from Northeast Mississippi Community College. I reside in Ripley, MS, with my husband Richard. We have three children, Baylor, Sophia, and Vince. I enjoy reading, gardening, and fitness as hobbies, and in February of 2015, I received my personal training certification from the International Sports Sciences Association. I truly enjoy getting to know our patients and trying to provide them with the best care I can.
With experience in the dental field since I was in high school, I can not imagine myself doing anything else. As a hygienist, helping people to have a reason to smile is the most rewarding part of my job. I live in Water Valley with my husband Vaughn and our son, Wyatt. I look forward to meeting you and working with you to achieve optimal oral health.