Downtown Covington's Best Dentist
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.
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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
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MEET THE TEAM

LOGAN SLAVEN – REGIONAL MANAGER
Logan Slaven attended the Accelerated Dental Academy in Hammond, LA. and received her Dental Assistant and x-ray certification in 2018. She has been working at VDC since January of 2019 and has received her EDDA certification during that time. In her 4 years, she has grown from dental assistant, to supervisor, and now to the office manager. Her favorite thing about VDC is the culture of teamwork and making patients the first priority. She is most thankful for the opportunities to grow and continue her education with VDC. When not at work, Logan is spending time with her husband Hunter and their children Karter, Fletcher, and Nate.

JASIE SIMS – SCHEDULING COORDINATOR
Jasie Sims graduated from Sumner High School in 2018 and received her Associates in Business Administration from Northshore Technical Community College in 2021. Jasie is eager to join the team at VDC as Scheduling Coordinator. She is excited to be working with a great team and looking forward to meeting all of our amazing patients. She loves meeting new people and making them smile. When not working, Jasie loves spending time with her friends and family especially her golden doodle Beau Joseph.

HANAH AHUMADA – HYGIENE ASSISTANT
Hanah Ahumada attended the Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy receiving her dental assisting certificate and x-ray certificate in 2022. She is now working as a dental assistant and has been with the practice since April of 2022. Hanah has cross trained in our office as dental hygiene assistant and administrative checkout. Hanah feels the most unique part about working with VDC is the atmosphere, she says the staff truly feels like a family. She enjoys helping people feel good about their smiles. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband Kevin and their family, photography, and taking care of the animals on her family farm.

KRISTA JOINER – DENTAL ASSISTANT
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