About our office

Central Oaks Dental has proudly provided comprehensive and gentle dental care since the doors opened in 2003. Dr. John Thomas Roshto and his qualified staff of dental professionals proudly call Central Oaks Dental Care their home and are eager to perfect your smile while maximizing your dental health in a relaxing and family-oriented environment.

Meet our team

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Dr. John T Roshto, D.D.S. General Dentist Read Bio

Dr. John Thomas Roshto is a native of Central, Louisiana. Growing up, he attended Central Private School before moving on to LSU Baton Rouge where he met his wife, Sarah, and graduated with a Bachelors Degree of Science. Afterwards, he pursued his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Upon his graduation from the LSU School of Dentistry, he became a Captain in the Louisiana National Guard, tasked with ensuring the medical readiness of Louisiana's Guardsmen. Dr...Read More

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Debbie Prudhome Dental Hygienist Read Bio

Debbie has been a dental hygienist for 31 years, serving Central, La for 26 of those years. She is a graduate of the LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. She has been married to David K. Prudhome, DDS for 28 years and has 2 children, Taylor and Logan, and a son-in-law Austin. She looks forward to continuing her career and providing gentle care to her Central dental family.

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Lindsey Allen Dental Hygienist Read Bio

Lindsey is a lifelong resident of Central and has been a hygienist at Central Oaks Dental Care since November of 2007. She graduated from LSU School of Dentistry in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. Married for 10 years to her husband Brian, her family has now grown to five with daughters Macie and Claire and son Davis. She is eager to continue providing excellent patient care to existing and new patients at Central Oaks Dental Care.

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Shelley Morris Dental Assistant Read Bio

Shelley has been a Central resident for 14 years, 10 of which she has been employed at Central Oaks Dental Care. She has 17 years of experience as an expanded duty dental assistant. Shelley is married to her husband, Kris Morris, and they share an 18 year old son Dalton who is currently enrolled at LSU. She is also the proud mom of her fur baby, 1 year old Opie. Shelley strives to provide excellent care to established and new patients.

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Paula Badeaux Front Desk/Office Manager Read Bio

Paula has 30 years of experience in the dental field and is the office manager at Central Oaks Dental Care. Prior to joining our team, she served as an expanded duty dental assistant for 28 years. Paula has one son who is married with 3 beautiful children. In addition to spending time with her family, she also enjoys being actively involved in her church ministry. Paula strives to provide excellent care and customer service to each patient here at Central Oaks Dental Care.

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