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KINYATTA BENNETT D.M.D.
Dedication to patient service and
family dentistry, along with commitment
to community involvement are the main components of Dr. Kinyatta Bennett’s philosophy for Healthy Smiles Family Dentistry. She is devoted to carrying on the dream shared by her late husband and partner, Dr. Christopher Bennett, after their graduation from the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry.
With a lot of love and hard work, that dream was realized with the opening of Healthy Smiles Family Dentistry in June 2015 in a Gulfport area where Dr. Bennett had practiced for ve years. Believing that a healthier smile makes
a healthier person, she says, “I am
committed to helping you with your dental health as well as the appearance of your teeth. I like to take care of my patients’ needs in a caring, compassionate manner with a gentle touch.”
Dr. Bennett and her staff are dedicated to serving the dental needs of the whole family. There’s a children’s game room for fun while waiting, and the extended hours ensure that families — as well as others — can have appointments at convenient times that t their schedules. As the mother of three children — Laura-Jae, Briana
and Christoper Bennett II — Dr. Bennett understands busy schedules.
She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and volunteering.
Community is important and she has a passion for mentoring young people and volunteering for different youth programs, including the Boys and Girls Club.
Born and raised on the Mississippi
Gulf Coast, Dr. Bennett graduated from Harrison Central High School in 2001. She then attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi where she majored in biological sciences with a minor in chemistry.
Professional af liations include the National Dental Association, American Dental Association, Mississippi
Dental Society and Mississippi Dental Association.
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