Dr. James C. Palmer

Dr. James Palmer has been delivering outstanding dental care for 33 years. Born and raised in Claiborne Parish, Dr. Palmer is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Louisiana-Monroe and received his dental education from the LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans where he received the top award for excellence from the LSU School of Dentistry Department of Fixed Prosthodontics (crown and bridge) and a certificate of merit for completing an advanced dental study program. Dr. Palmer was s...Read Moreelected as one of America's Top Dentists by the Consumer Research Council of America in 2005, 2007, 2009 -2018 based on his commitment to continuing education and years of experience. To remain on the cutting edge of dental treatment and technology, Dr. Palmer is a member of several prestigious professional organizations including the American Dental Association, the Louisiana Dental Association, the Ark La Tex Academy of Dentistry and the Northwest Louisiana Dental Society. Read Less

Dottie is married to Dr. Palmer and has been working for him since the practice opened in August of 1985. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from the LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans. Dottie enjoys swimming, snow skiing and spending time with her friends and family. What she enjoys most about her job are the people that she has met over the years. She cherishes the friendships she has formed with them and with her coworkers. Dottie also enjoys the opportunity...Read More to help others achieve their goals with their oral health. Dottie has been involved in the local community by serving as an officer on the board of both the Claiborne Chamber of Commerce and Homer Memorial Hospital. Dottie also served as President of the Claiborne Academy Booster Club. She is currently serving on the Claiborne Parish Watershed Commission. She has also been a mentor for the Claiborne Parish AHEC students each summer, earning their “Best Mentor” award in 2010, 2012-2015! Dottie recently was asked to serve on the North Louisiana Board for AHEC, beginning Dec. 2017. She has volunteered her time speaking to various day cares, school groups, the local Boys and Girls Club and senior citizen meetings. Read Less

Lisa graduated magna cum laude from Northeast Louisiana University in May 1988 with her Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. She received the Ark-La-Miss Dental Specialty Award, which is given to a hygiene student for excellence in the basic sciences. Lisa began work with Dr. Palmer shortly after graduation in June 1998. Lisa’s favorite aspect of her job is the daily interaction with patients and co-workers. She enjoys keeping up with her patients through their routine recare visits....Read More Lisa and her husband, Kerry, have three children that keep them very busy. Lisa enjoys the busy life of shuffling children to and from swim meets and ballet lessons, and enjoying quality time with her family. Lisa and Kerry are very active with the March of Dimes, and enjoy raising money each year for a cause that is very near and dear to their hearts. Read Less

Heather began working in our practice as summer help while two of our dental assistants were out on maternity leave. We enjoyed her so much that we hired her back full time! She received her dental assisting certification from Peachtree Dental in August of 2013. She then acheived her EDDA certification in June 2014. Heather enjoys working with and getting to know our patients. Her interests include crafts, traveling and shopping. Heather loves spending time with her husband, Luke, and their...Read More dog. Read Less

Donna began working as one of our dental assistants in September 2014 and "hit the ground running"! She has been training on x-rays, infection control, HIPPA, OSHA, and dental assisting. She obtained her EDDA in July 2015! Donna is a people person that loves to make people smile. She feels her new career with us fits her perfectly as she is enjoying meeting new people and helping put a smile on their faces...literally!! Donna's hobbies include reading, spending time with her family and fri...Read Moreends and, of course, shopping!! She is a member of Haynesville First Baptist Church and loves her church family. Read Less

Angie first began to work for Dr. Palmer in 1988. She worked as a dental assistant for six years. During that time, she earned her expanded duty dental assisting certification. In 1995, she left to pursue a degree as an LPN from Louisiana Technical College. Angie returned to work with our team in July of 1998. She now works in the business office helping our patients schedule their appointments. Angie’s hobbies include planting flowers, shopping, spending time with her two daughters, and hang...Read Moreing out with her friends. Angie loves to talk and laugh!! She always greets our patients with a smile and sometimes a hug to comfort them when they are anxious. After all, just a friendly face can make someone’s day! Read Less

Jana first joined our team in 1991, working for two years as one of our dental assistants. She returned to work here in January 2006 as our Financial Benefits Administrator. Jana enjoys being around people!! She loves our patients and would like to write a book about the things that people say….especially the children. They say the cutest things! Jana’s hobbies include sports, shopping, cooking, photography and watching anything her sons are involved in.

We are pleased to welcome Britni, a practicing dental hygienist since 2005 and graduate of the University of Louisiana at Monroe with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene. She joined our team in November of 2015 and is excited to get to know and care for our patients. What she enjoys most about her job is the opportunity to build relationships with her patients while helping to improve their oral and overall health. In her free time, Britni enjoys reading, taking on "do it yourself"...Read More home improvement projects and crafts. She also enjoys spending time with her husband, Jeremy, their two young children and all their friends and family. Read Less

After 25 years working in the medical field, Dana decided to make a career change. (And we are so glad she did!) Dana came aboard in April 2015, working in the business office, concentrating on insurance and collections. With her extensive knowledge in medical coding and billing as well as her experience as a medical office manager, she is an asset to our practice. Dana loves spreading sunshine to others and making sure everyone is happy. Her hobbies include spending time with family and friend...Read Mores, singing in her church choir at FBC Minden, working in her yard, cheering on the LSU Tigers and, of course, SHOPPING! Read Less