PERKINS DENTAL - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Dental Assistant
• Patient Care Coordinator

Hey y'all! My name is Bailey. It's been six years since I started my journey in the dental field as a dental assistant. Prior to joining the team, I was a patient of Dr. Perkins', and I knew immediately that Perkins Dental was the place for me. Since joining the team in 2018, I've taken on additional roles and now serve as Patient Care Coordinator & Social Media Coordinator. You never know where you'll find me day-to-day, but no matter where I am in the office, I'm always ready to serve our patients. I love every aspect of dentistry and it brings me so much joy to not only make our patients comfortable while they're in the dental chair, but also to be available to listen to their questions and concerns, and help them with any needs outside of the treatment room. I enjoy keeping our patients and community up to date on all of the awesome things going on at our office through our social media platforms.

A Mississippi native with an eye for design, Dr. Carla S. Cole, DMD grew up in a small town similar to New Albany. She began working at a young age for her grandparents home interior store and helped customers plan needs for there homes. This early exposure to helping her community, her love of health and education, and the differences made by serving alongside free medical clinics, lead her to becoming the general dentist she is today. Upon completion of her degree at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Dr. Cole has served in several clinics throughout the state as well as an associate professor at the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry. She enjoys taking care of all family members, no matter the age, and is thankful for Dr. Perkins and the partnership they share in providing the best care for Perkins Dental patients. Dr. Cole and her husband live in Oxford with their two sons, Mac and Fin, and their beloved golden retriever, Holland. During her free time, Dr. Cole enjoys being outdoors, reading and painting.

Dr. Jessica H. Perkins is a native of Hollandale, Mississippi and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Mississippi. In 2007 she earned the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry. Before returning home to Mississippi in 2015 to begin private practice in New Albany, she practiced general dentistry in New Orleans and Mandeville, Louisiana from 2007 to 2015. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Mississippi Dental Association, Mississippi Academy of General Dentistry, a qualified member of the Crown Council, as well as an active member of the AAFE (American Academy of Facial Esthetics). She is committed to lifelong professional education development in all areas of dentistry. Good dental health is key to maintaining optimal overall whole-body health. Dr. Perkins dedicates her practice to providing a positive patient service atmosphere, educating patients on ways to achieve optimal dental health, and providing a safe, comfortable and enjoyable dental environment. The team of professionals at Perkins Dental always put patients first, and the members of that team are like family to Dr. Perkins. Happy team members make for happy and healthy patients! "A Breath of Fresh Air' Beyond the dental practice, Dr. Perkins enjoys spending time with her family and her two fur babies, Remy and Roux. She is always up for an adventure, as she loves traveling, trying new foods, cooking, teaching, and cheering on the Ole Miss Rebels.