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DENTISTRY
Courtney N. Jones, D.M.D.
Healthy Smiles
Family Dentistry
of Pascagoula
MEDICAL DEGREE
Doctor of Dental Medicine
AFFILIATIONS
American Dental Association, Mississippi Dental Association
LOCATION
3804 Hospital Rd., Pascagoula
PHONE
228.696.2611
underlying health conditions during a routine oral examination.”
The most rewarding part of her work is restoring smiles and watching patients regain confidence. “Creating a new beginning for my patients makes my heart dance,” she said.
Outside of dentistry, Jones enjoys drawing, gardening, teaching herself watercolor painting, and baking. She even hopes to one day own a bakery.
Dentistry has been a lifelong dream for Dr. Courtney N. Jones, who knew she wanted to become a dentist as early as age three. Today, as the lead dentist at Healthy Smiles Family Dentistry of Pascagoula, she combines compassion, education, and patient-centered care to help people feel confident in their smiles.
Jones earned degrees from Jones County Junior College, the University of Mississippi, William Carey University, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where she
completed her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. She believes oral health plays a critical role in overall wellness and strives to create a welcoming environment where patients feel cared for and respected.
Her best advice? “Don’t forget that
healthy mouths support healthy bodies,” Jones says. “Oral health is closely linked to overall health, and inadequate oral care can contribute to the development of numerous diseases and systemic health conditions. Your dentist may be the first to notice signs of
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