Our Unique Practice & Caring Team

Nina was born and raised in New Orleans, LA, where she graduated from LSU School of Dentistry with a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene in 2011. Shortly after, she moved to Baton Rouge to pursue her career as a dental hygienist. She's been practicing for over 10 years but has been with Kidder Dental since 2020. She enjoys interacting with patients, creating beautiful smiles, and educating patients on their oral health. Nina believes creating a healthy oral environment leads to overall better health. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, playing with her French bulldog Thanos, traveling, hiking, and food hopping.

Jody graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a degree in biological sciences in 2003 and LSU School of Dentistry in 2007. She's been a part of our practice since 2008. She's certified in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration. Jody enjoys developing personal and professional relationships with her patients while providing quality care. She married in April 2016 to Chris "Spunky" Engolio and has a stepdaughter, Lenin. They enjoy spending time together cooking and traveling, and cheering for the LSU.

Armanda was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA. She graduated from Delta College in dental assisting in 2010. Armanda has been in the dental field as an assistant for 11 years. She joined the Kidder Dental family in 2019. Armanda and her husband have four children. During her off time, she enjoys spending time with family, going to football games, and resin painting.

Victoria grew up in New Orleans, LA. She relocated to Baton Rouge in 2005 with her family after Hurricane Katrina. Victoria graduated from Delta College in 2010 in the field of dental assisting. She has been an assistant for 10 years and counting. She takes pride in being able to help patients relax and feel comfortable during their dental visits. She also understands that patients experience real dental fear and takes the personal responsibility of making the patients smile, laugh, and feel at ease by the time the visit has ended. She enjoys educating the patients on various ways to improve their overall oral health. She enjoys spending time with her son Jhaden, her father, grandmother, and fish. In her time off, she travels, completes DIY projects, cosmetology, and is in the process of turning her home into a smart home.