About Us
Meet the Team
Nicole, Office Coordinator
Laurin, Registered Dental Hygienist
Eric Hayes, DDS
Rachel, Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
Eric Hayes, DDS
Dr. Eric Hayes practices General and implant dentistry. He is a graduate of LA State University School of Dentistry where he received his Bachelor of Science and his Doctor of Dental Surgery. He has been in practice since 2008 serving Baker and surrounding areas.
Dr. Hayes and his wife Erin have been married since 2016 and have two beautiful boys, Henry and Harvey.
When he is not restoring beautiful smiles at work, Dr. Hayes enjoys spending his free time outdoors. He is an avid hunter and fisherman and takes pride in teaching his two boys all the ins and outs of being a Southern outdoorsman.
In the office, Dr. Hayes uses all the latest dental technology to give our patients the best possible dental experience. With his attention to detail and personable bedside manor, Dr. Hayes provides optimal oral health and comprehensive care for all our patients.
Nicole, Office Coordinator
Nicole has worked in the dental field for about 20 years and started with Hayes Family Dentistry in March of 2023.
She is the smiling face you will see when you first walk in our office and can help you with all of your appointment and insurance needs. When Nicole isn’t with her work family, she enjoys spending her time with her long time boyfriend of almost 5 years and her two boys and family. She enjoys baking , sporting events and visiting family on the sandy beaches of Texas.
Nicole loves working in dentistry and helping patients achieve their ultimate smiles.
Rachel, Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
Rachel is an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant, certified in Radiology and CPR. She joined our team in January of 2023 and has 15 plus years of experience.
Rachel and her husband Jess have been married since October of 2022 and together have five boys. When she’s not assisting Dr. Hayes at the office, she loves spending her time outdoors with her husband and children, taking care of her flock of chickens, and doing anything DIY and crafting.
Rachel is passionate about her job and loves helping her patients achieve oral health and beautiful smiles.
Laurin, Registered Dental Hygienist
Laurin is a Registered Dental Hygienist who joined our team in 2017. She received her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from the LSU school of Dentistry in 2017 and is both anesthesia and CPR certified.
Laurin and her husband Hunter have been married since 2017 and have two beautiful boys, Eli and Briggs. When Laurin is not helping keep our patients smiles healthy, she enjoys spending time with friends and family and being outdoors with her husband and kids.
Laurin works hard to keep her patients comfortable and educated for all of their oral health needs.