MEET THE FOUNDER

DR. TROY MICHAEL VERGES, DDS

Dr. Troy Verges, native of New Orleans, graduated from LSU Baton Rouge in Microbiology. Then he attended Louisiana State University Dental School completing his DDS degree in 1997.

In his second year as a dentist, he owned his own practice in Kentwood, Louisiana, where he practiced for 20 years. Constantly growing and expanding Dr. Verges opened a new location in downtown Amite, Louisiana in 2017. The new dental office is a renovation of the town’s original pharmacy and post office building and is over 100 years old. He is proud to be part of the history of Amite.

Dr. Verges has 23 years of experience. His passion for the more challenging fields of dentistry include oral surgery, root canals and orthodontics. He takes great pride in the care that his entire team has for each other and their patients. Dr. Verges and his staff are highly trained and are always mindful of their patients’ needs and comfort. They pursue continuing education voraciously with monthly and quarterly office meetings and even traveling for specialized training. Dr. Verges is most proud of Lotus Dental google reviews because they are a reflection of how great his office and team are.

Dr. Verges lives in Covington, LA. He loves spending time with his 2 sons, Owen and Spencer. He runs in the mornings with his Goldendoodle, Shep. His hobbies include being outdoors, running, watersports, skiing, camping, and most recently learning the guitar. Among his many personal interests, health and wellness are a top priority, which overflow into his interactions with his staff and patients. He is always concerned with the health of the whole person.

MEET THE DENTISTS

DR. JAMES DAVIS SCHNEIDER

Dr. Davis Schneider is from Lake Providence, LA and spent much of his childhood in north Louisiana hunting and fishing with his brothers and family. Chances are if you don’t find Dr. Schneider in the office, he is out fishing or coaching on a ball field.

He graduated from Louisiana State University receiving his Bachelors of Science prior to attending dental school. In 2018, Dr. Schneider graduated from LECOM School of Dental Medicine in Bradenton, Florida. He is a licensed dentist in multiple states, including Louisiana and Florida.

 
Dr. Schneider began his career as a dentist in Alabama following graduation. In 2020, he and his young family returned to home to Louisiana to join the thriving community of St. Tammany to be closer to family.
 
His love of dentistry began early in life after suffering an injury at the age of 16 that caused him to lose both front teeth. Having spent many hours in a dental chair himself, he has a greater understanding for how much your smile impacts how you feel about yourself and what you experience as a patient.
 
He is passionate about improving your smile and your confidence. His goal is to make the process as smooth and painless as possible.
 

MEET THE TEAM

PARKER MERCOLA – DENTAL HYGIENIST

Parker is a dedicated and compassionate dental hygienist who strives to make every patient feel at ease during their visit. With a strong focus on preventive care and patient education, she believes that building trust is just as important as promoting healthy smiles.

She earned her degree in dental hygiene from University of Louisiana Monroe, along with Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Sedation. She takes pride in creating a positive, comfortable environment while delivering thorough and gentle care tailored to each patient’s needs.

Outside the office, Parker enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing board games, especially Clues and Values, and connecting with people both in and out of the dental chair.