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Kinyatta Bennett, D.M.D.
In 2015, Dr. Kinyatta Bennett opened Healthy Smiles Family Dentistry in Gulfport, fulfilling the dream she shared with her late husband and fellow dentist, Dr. Christopher Bennett. She expanded the practice with a second location in Pascagoula in 2022. Dr. Bennett provides gentle, patient-focused care.
Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Bennett is deeply committed to her community. She founded the Dr. Christopher Bennett Back to School Giveaway, distributing over 1,300 backpacks since 2015, and hosts the annual Breakfast with Santa event, which welcomed over 600 participants in 2024. She serves through international dental missions in countries including Mexico, Kenya, Egypt, and Honduras.
A devoted mother of three, Dr. Bennett balances her professional life with family, travel, and volunteerism. She believes that by each doing our part, we can create lasting, meaningful change. Her unwavering dedication continues to uplift and inspire her patients and community, one smile at a time.
“I want to thank my staff for their dedication as we celebrate our milestone 10th anniversary. Your efforts have contributed immensely to the growth of Healthy Smiles Family Dentistry. You are the best! Here’s to many more years to come. We’ll keep growing and being the best to make you proud.
To our patients, you are the reason for our success. We know going to the dentist is not the most fun experience out of your day but we’ve strived all these years to provide you the best dental services available and to earn your trust. Cheers to all the beautiful times we’ve had, and to the ones we will have in the future. We want to give you a reason to flash that wonderful smile!
– Dr. Kinyatta Bennett
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