Our Shreveport Team
Brooke Yenke
Practice Manager Shreveport.
Duties: Oversee team members, scheduling, and staffing. Administrative Assistant for all dentists, dental hygienist occasionally.
I have worked with PDP since 1979. Dental Assistant 1979-1993.
LSU School of Dentistry 1993-1995- RDH, BS.
Practice Manager 1999-present.
Favorite thing about the practice of dentistry: The children, they are like sponges—they want to see and touch everything.
Favorite thing about working with PDP: This practice is like a family. Everyone helps each other; if one is having a problem we are here for each other.
Favorite things about your job: My coworkers, the children and making work pleasant for all of us when I can.
Native of: Sacramento, CA.
I have lived in Shreveport since 1968.
Family members: Weimaraner, Chloe; two cats, Beaux and Lucy.
Leisure activities: Painting, making jewelry, spending time with my mother, decorating.
Debbie Foster
Receptionist
Duties: Greeting, check- ins.
I have worked with PDP since 1987.
Favorite thing about working with PDP: The closeness we have all developed with coworkers and being like family.
Favorite things about your job: Meeting, greeting and visiting with children’s parents.
I Have lived all my life in Shreveport.
Family members: Husband, Randy; two daughters, Amy and Abigail; son, Dylan and two granddaughters, Emma and Katie.
Leisure activities: Spending time with my family, shopping, church, swimming, working in my yard and enjoying my grandchildren.
Lynn Bond
Front Desk
Duties: Scheduling and confirming.
I have worked with PDP since 1987.
Favorite thing about the practice of dentistry: Taking care of the children and their parents.
Favorite thing about working with PDP: Never a dull moment.
Favorite things about your job: The friends I work with.
I have lived in Shreveport since birth.
Family members: Husband Jack Bond, Jr.; daughter, Hannah and son, Leighton.
Leisure activities: Working out, shopping, baseball, gardening, fishing, spending time with my family.
Pat Young
Front Desk
Duties: Scheduling, confirming, working up hospital cases (in-house plumber, plant keeper).
I have worked with PDP since 1980.
Favorite thing about the practice of dentistry: Meeting people.
Favorite thing about working with PDP: Wonderful friends.
Favorite things about your job: I love kids!!!!
Native of: Shreveport/Bossier
I have lived in Shreveport since birth.
Family members: Husband, Pete; son, Gray and his wife, Dawn; sons, Patrick and Chris, and Chris' wife, Stephanie; grand kids, Jordan, Cassidy, Tucker and Maddie.
Leisure activities: Grandchildren, church activities, gardening, and pets.
Tonia McNatt
Bookkeeper
Duties: Financial agreements and collections. I have worked at PDP since 2004.
Favorite thing about the practice of dentistry: Helping people.
Favorite thing about working with PDP: This practice is like a big family. We care for one another.
Favorite things about your job: People I work with.
Native of: Shreveport, LA.
Family members: Two Sons; Dalton and Declan, and daughter, Jordan.
Leisure activities: Spending time with family and friends, reading and watching movies.
Traci Pierce
Bookkeeper
Duties: Accounts receivable/accounts payable.
I have worked with PDP in the field of dentistry since 1993.
Favorite thing about the practice of dentistry: Making teeth and smiles beautiful.
Favorite thing about working with PDP: We are a big family and truly care about kids.
Favorite things about your job: Hours, atmosphere, and people.
Native of: Shreveport.
Family members: Husband, Patrick; two daughters; Brittany and Brianna, and son, Connor.
Leisure activities: Church, youth group, scrapbooking, children’s activities, cheerleading, and tee ball.
Kelly Farmer
Registered Dental Hygienist – Operative Team Leader
Duties: Local Anesthesia, sealant placement, helping with the overall flow of operative and recall.
I have worked with PDP since 2003.
Favorite thing about the practice of dentistry: Meeting and working with many different people. Helping children have a pleasant dental experience.
Favorite thing about working with PDP: I love working with kids and my coworkers.
Favorite things about your job: We have a lot of fun together. There’s always something going on in the office-never a dull moment.
Native of: Shreveport, LA.
I have lived in Bossier City since 1999.
Family members: Husband, Chris; two daughters, Kelsey and Cassidy, and son, Colby.
Leisure activities: Spending time with family, visiting friends, working in my yard.
Melissa Prine
Registered Dental Hygienist
Duties: Patient education, cleaning teeth, fluoride application and local anesthesia.
I have worked in the field of dentistry since 2004,
and worked with PDP since 2006.
Favorite thing about the practice of dentistry: Every patient is different. Educating the parents and children on good oral hygiene.
Favorite thing about working with PDP: Working with kids.
Native of: Bossier.
I have lived in Bossier since 1979.
Family members: Husband, Dan and son, Brady.
Leisure activities: Socializing with friends and family.
Amesha Moore
Registered Dental Hygienist
Duties: Patient education, cleaning, diagnostic, x-rays, fluoride treatment.
I have worked with PDP since Nov. 2007.
Favorite thing about the practice of dentistry: Promoting oral health.
Favorite thing about working with PDP: My co-workers are always fun and energetic.
Favorite things about your job: Interacting with the kids, they say the darnedest things.
Native of: Carthage, TX
I have lived in Shreveport since 1990.
Family members: Son, Timothy and daughter, Spayne.
Leisure activities: Reading, bowling, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Donna Camp
Registered Dental Hygienist
Duties: Cleanings, patient education, fluoride treatments, sealants, local anesthesia.
I have worked in the field of dentistry since 2003,
and worked with PDP since 2007.
Favorite thing about the practice of dentistry: Developing a rapport with patients and easing dental anxieties.
Favorite thing about working with PDP: Working with kids! Easing fear in young patients.
I have lived in Benton, LA, since 1997.
Family members: Husband, Brian and daughter, Bailey.
Leisure activities: Camping, boating, being with my family.
Alicia Rogers
Registered Dental Hygienist
Duties: Patient education, cleaning teeth, sealants.
I have worked in the field of dentistry since 1987,
and with PDP since 1993.
Favorite thing about the practice of dentistry: Seeing beautiful teeth and gums after someone’s teeth are cleaned.
Favorite thing about working with PDP: Having fun with the children.
Favorite things about your job: All the funny things the children say and do and great co-workers.
Native of: Shreveport, LA
I have lived in Shreveport since 1972.
Family members: Husband, Evan; two daughters, Rachel and Isabella, and son, Ethan.
Leisure activities: Reading and sewing.
Kelly Garner
Expanded Duty Dental Assistant, Hygiene Assistant
Duties: Digital X-rays and chair side assistant in hygiene.
I have worked in the field of dentistry since 2007.
Favorite things about your job: I enjoy seeing young children have a happy attitude about going to the dentist.
Native of: Shreveport, I have lived in Shreveport since 1984.
Family members: Dachshund, Maddox.
Leisure activities: Art, running, swimming, dancing, church, and going back to school. BS in Biology from Louisiana Tech.
Jaimee Rice
Hygiene Coordinator
Duties: Digital X-rays, chair side assisting, treatment planning.
I have worked with PDP since 1999.
Favorite thing about working with PDP: We are like a big family.
Favorite things about your job: Working with kids.
Native of: Woodriver, IL.
I have lived in Shreveport since 1981.
Family members: Husband, Robin; two sons, Christian and Brayden.
Leisure activities: Gardening
Ashley Klitzke
Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
Duties: Assisting Chair side.
I have worked with PDP since 2006.
Favorite thing about the practice of dentistry: I love working with children and making their dental experience a great one!
Favorite thing about working with PDP: The wonderful doctors and friendly staff.
Favorite things about your job: I love working on a nervous patient and see them leave with a smile on their face.
Native of: Keithville, LA.
I have lived in Spring Ridge since 2004.
Leisure activities: Scrapbooking, riding 4-wheelers, and camping.
Isabel Abernathy
Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
Duties: Assisting dentists.
I have worked in the field of dentistry since 1996, and with PDP since 2002.
Favorite thing about the practice of dentistry: Working with kids.
Favorite thing working with PDP: We have the coolest doctors.
Favorite things about your job: I enjoy working with children and making them feel comfortable.
Native of: Dallas, TX.
I have lived in Carthage, TX since 2002.
Family members: Four sons; Jonathan, Cristian, Adam and Adrian.
Leisure activities: Camping and fishing. Watching my kids play baseball.
Katie Wilson
Dental Assistant
Duties:Assisting dentists chair side. I have worked in the field of dentistry since May 2008.
Favorite thing about the practice of dentistry: Being able to make an impact on the health and lives of our patients.
Favorite thing about working with PDP: All four of our doctors truly care about every patient we see.
Favorite things about your job: I love coming to work each day because the staff is amazing and PDP is a great place to work. I am so blessed to be a part of such a wonderful practice.
Native of: Bossier City, LA
Family members: Father, Terry; mother, Shelley; sister, Heather; brother-in-law, Jimmy; two nephews, Evan and Ethan.
Jessica Blaine
Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
Duties: Assisting doctors.
I have worked in the field of dentistry since 2006.
Has worked with PDP since 2008.
Favorite thing about the practice of dentistry: Learning new things and meeting new people.
Favorite thing about working with PDP: Working with children.
Favorite things about your job: Working with children and helping others.
Native of: Mooringsport, LA.
Has lived in Mooringsport since 1988.
Leisure activities: Shopping, spending time with friends and family, going to the movies and out to eat.
Amanda McCurdy
Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
Duties: Assist doctors in dental procedures.
I have worked with PDP since 2007.
Favorite thing about the practice of dentistry: It’s always interesting, never boring.
Favorite thing about working with PDP: Great doctors and coworkers, and I love the kids!
Favorite things about your job: It’s always fun and very rewarding.
Native of: Bossier City, LA.
I have lived in: Bossier City since 1981.
Family members: Two Kitties; Taylyn and Karmyn.
Leisure activities: Going to the lake, reading, spending time with friends and family.
Tiffany Eubanks
Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
Duties: Chair side assistant. I have worked in the field of dentistry since 1995, and with PDP since 2005.
Favorite thing about the practice of dentistry: KIDS!!!
Favorite thing about working with PDP: The people, doctors, staff, patients and parents. We all take care of each other.
Favorite things about your job: Working with kids is always a challenge. I enjoy that.
Has lived in Shreveport since 2005.
Christie McFarland
Sterilization Tech
Duties: Cleaning and sterilizing instruments and ordering supplies.
Has worked with PDP since 1991.
Favorite thing about working with PDP: All the different people you meet.
Favorite things about your job: Answering curious children’s questions about what I do.
Native of: Magnolia, MS.
Has lived in Shreveport since 1986.
Family members: Two daughters, Nicole and Megan, and son, Kevin.
Leisure activities: Taking care of my kids and pets, gardening.