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FAMILY DENTISTRY
Kinyatta Bennett, D.M.D.
MEDICAL DEGREE
Doctor Of Dental Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center , Bachelor of Science, University of Southern Mississippi
AFFILIATIONS
National Dental Association, American Dental Association, Mississippi Dental Society and Mississippi Dental Association
LOCATION
13179 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport 228.832.1000 www.healthysmilesgulfport.com
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Dr. Kinyatta Bennett of Healthy Smiles Family Dentistry is dedicated to providing compassionate, quality care to her patients as well as giving back to her community through service and donations. This year she celebrates 10 years practicing dentistry, as well as the ve year anniversary of Healthy Smiles.
opening of Healthy Smiles Family Dentistry in June 2015 in a Gulfport area where Dr. Bennett had practiced for ve years.
annual breakfast with Santa, where children can take photos with Santa, enjoy a pancake breakfast, and make Christmas crafts. When a tornado struck Je erson County, Healthy Smiles collected donations for the victims and delivered six carloads of items. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Bennet partnered with another local dentist to deliver over 150 meals to local emergency departments and health clinics.
Dr. Bennett 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
Carrying on her late husband’s vision, Dr. Bennett has excelled in her professional
and personal life, managing the dental practice while raising their three children. She has been recognized by the Magnolia Bar Association with the 2020 Harriet Tubman Trailblazer award, and also earned the Mississippi Gulf Coast Black Owned Business award for Best Doctor 2020.
Dr. Bennett believes that a healthier smile makes a healthier person, a philosophy
she achieves through dental care and her commitment to her community.
Delivering donations to tornado victims. Dr. Bennett accepting Trailblazer & Best Doctor awards.
Dr. Bennett partnering with Dr. Cook to bring meals to Healthcare providers during COVID pandemic.
Dr. Bennett realizes the importance of giving back to the community and hosts an