We are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment. Our staff is trained and skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. Each member of our treatment team is a registered assistant, and our office staff has years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We strive to stay abreast of the very latest in technology and advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.
Julie Alston, R.D.H.
Julie graduated from Northeast Louisiana University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. She lived and worked full time in the Houston area as a dental hygenist for 18 years.
Julie married her husband Micky in 1983, shortly after graduating grom N.L.U. They are both originally from Lake Charles.
They have two children; Nikki (born 1991) and Colby (born 1994).
She enjoys ballroom dancing, horseback riding, fishing, working in her yard and being involved with her children's activities.
Shannon Gautreau, R.D.H.
Shannon has worked as a dental hygenist for Dr. Jeansonne since graduating from the L.S.U. Dental School in 1994.
She married in 1996 to Troy and now has two daughters, Hannah and Emma.
Lauren Keller, R.D.H.
Lauren is a 2007 graduate of L.S.U. School of Dentistry. She has worked at Dr. Jeansonne's office for two years as a dental hygenist. She has participated in the Special Olympics Special Smiles program.
She is a native of St. Amant, where she lives with her husband and two year old son.
Karen Tuminello, R.D.H.
Karen has worked for Dr. Jeansonne since 1985. She is a graduate of LSU School of Dentistry, LSU MBA program, and Robert E. Lee High School in Baton Rouge.
Karen has twin boys that are 11 years old and a spoiled West Highland Terrier puppy.
"I love working as a dental hygenist! In addition, it is a pleasure to work in such a beautiful state-of-the-art dental office."
Jackie Lodge, E.D.D.A.
Jackie is a resident of Gonzales. She is a graduate of Spencer College, LSU School of Dentistry, East Ascension High School and Bethany School of Leadership. Jackie has been working for Dr. Jeansonne since July of 1994.
Jackie and her husband have been married for ten wonderful years. Jackie, her husband, and four children attend Bethany World Prayer Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Larry Stockstill.
She enjoys playing golf with her husband and spending time with her children.
Joanna Peters, E.D.D.A.
Joanna is a graduate of Torrington High School in Conneticut, where she is originally from. She became a dental assistant in 1997 and recieved her dental radiology certification in September 1998. In December of 2004 she moved to Louisiana and started working for Dr. Jeansonne in February of 2005. In July of 2005 she attended LSU School of Dentistry for her Expanded Duty Dental Assistant certification.
Joanna and her husband, Tim, have been married three years. They both attend First Baptist Church of Gonzales and are involved in many ministries there.
Tera Gros
Tera is a resident of Pierre Part and a 2003 graduate of Morgan City High. She graduated from Ascension College in 2005 with a certificate in Dental Assisting. She attended L.S.U. School of Dentistry in 2007 where she recieved her Expanded Duty Dental Assisting certificate. She has been employed with Dr. Jeansonne since 2005.
She has a three year old son, Brayden, with whom she enjoys spending her time.
Dawn Best
Dawn is a native and resident of Gonzales. She is a graduate of East Ascension High School and Baton Rouge School of Computers, with a certificate in radiology from L.S.U. School of Dentistry. Dawn has worked with Jeansonne Dentistry since 1991 as the Practice Administrator. In her spare time, Dawn and her husband, Jason, enjoy trail riding in their Jeep.
Shantelle Soileau
Shantelle is a graduate of Ascension Catholic High School. She's worked as a dental receptionist for four years.
She is also a dance instructor and choreographer.
Stephanie Jeansonne
Stephanie is a resident of Baton Rouge. She is a 2002 graduate of St. Joseph's Academy and a 2006 graduate of Louisiana State University.
She enjoys mountain biking, reading and fishing.