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.

Dr. Troy Verges

MEET THE TEAM

BRITTANY STEPHANS – SCHEDULING COORDINATOR

Brittany is new to the team but is excited to join the amazing group at Lotus Dental. She looks forward to meeting some amazing patients and working with a great team to provide excellent care to the patients. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and candle making.

VERONICA RAGAS – DENTAL ASSISTANT

Veronica graduated from Accelerated Dental Academy in Metairie, LA, receiving her X-ray and Dental Assistant certificates. In her free time, she enjoys watching documentaries, trying new restaurants, traveling, and playing with her dog, Buddy. What Veronica enjoys most about her work is helping people regain confidence in their smiles.

BETHANY SHEPARD – DENTAL ASSISTANT

Bethany attended the Dental Assisting program at Unitech Training Academy from August 2024 to February 2025. She chose to pursue a career in the dental field to help people feel more confident in their smiles and appearance. What she loves most about the job is assisting patients with dental anxiety, offering comfort when they feel overwhelmed or anxious. Bethany also enjoys the work environment, where everyone is like family and steps up to help each other when needed. In her free time, Bethany enjoys taking naps, cooking, or going for boat rides at the lake.