Meet Our Team
Sayde
Sayde is a recent graduate of LSU Dental Hygiene. She is a registered dental hygienist who recently joined our office!
Maranda
Maranda is Dr. Valerie’s right-hand and smiling Clinical Assistant. She attended Blue Cliff College and received her dental assisting and x-ray certification in 2015. Working at Barataria Dental is the culmination of her goal to be a dental assistant since she was a freshman at L.W. Higgins High School. Maranda, her husband Chris, and their daughters Rylee and Andi live in Marrero.
Chelsea
Chelsea will greet you when you call for an appointment with Dr. Valerie. As her Patient Coordinator, she makes sure to explain our financial options and encourages patients to improve their oral health with regular dental care. She attended Blue Cliff College for her dental training and x-ray certification in 2016. She enjoys spending her free time with her husband Daniel and children Brendon, Colston, and Evangeline.
Nona
Nona rejoined our team as Dr. Maria’s treatment coordinator in July 2018. She has been in the dental field for over 25 years. Nona graduated from LW Higgins in 1983, went to Delgado Community College for 2 years, and then to Eastern College for Dental Assisting. She is married to Aldo Duron and has two children, Brooke and Aldo Jr. Her grandson Allen is the newest addition to the family. Nona and her family live in Marrero. When she is not at Barataria Dental, her hobbies are dancing and working with her family in Duron’s Home Improvement.
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Kelsey
Kelsey is a dedicated hygiene assistant for Trang, our hygienist. She is certified in radiology and keeps all of our hygiene patients comfortable. She will be calling you to remind you of your cleaning appointment!