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Board Staff

ADMINISTRATION

Denny Hydrick, Executive DirectorDenny@dentalboard.ms.gov  

Mr. Denny Hydrick is the Executive Director of the Dental Board. You may reach Executive Director Hydrick by calling his office at (601) 944-9625 or cell phone at (601) 214-0502.


LICENSING DIVISION

Cindy Chesteen, Administrative and Licensing Specialist - Cindy@dentalboard.ms.gov

Mrs. Chesteen serves as administrative and licensing support for the Board. She also serves as the primary contact person for general questions and for all questions regarding radiology permits.  You may reach Mrs. Chesteen by dialing 601-944-9622.


Lou Randia Sims, Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensing Representative - Lou@dentalboard.ms.gov

Mrs. Sims is the primary contact person for all questions regarding dental and dental hygienist licensing.  You may reach Mrs. Sims by dialing 601-944-9622, extension 9626.


Tiffany Vaughn, Deputy Director - Tiffany@dentalboard.ms.gov

Mrs. Vaughn works directly with the Executive Director to oversee the daily operations of the Dental Board including supervision of licensing and compliance officer.  You may reach Deputy Director Vaughn by dialing 601-944-9622, extension 1101.


INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION

Nick Hardwick, Senior InvestigatorNick@dentalboard.ms.gov

Mr. Hardwick is the contact for all questions regarding complaints, ongoing investigations, and disciplinary actions against dentists, dental hygienists, and radiology permit holders for the State of Mississippi. You may reach Mr. Hardwick by dialing 601-944-9622, extension 1103.


Keith McElveen, Compliance/Investigator - Keith@dentalboard.ms.gov

Mr. McElveen may be contacted regarding complaints, ongoing investigations, and disciplinary actions. You may reach Mr. McElveen at 601-944-9622, extension 1105.


Sherese Redmond, Investigator - Sherese@dentalboard.ms.gov

Mrs. Redmond may be contacted regarding complaints, ongoing investigations, and disciplinary actions.  You may reach Mrs. Redmond by dialing 601-944-9622, extension 1106.


LEGAL DIVISION

Westley Mutziger, Board Counsel - Westley@dentalboard.ms.gov   

Mr. Mutziger serves as in-house counsel to the Dental Board. He provides advice to the Board and serves as prosecutor of violations of the Mississippi Dental Practice Act.  You may reach Mr. Mutziger by dialing 601-944-9622, extension 1104. 

Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners

715 S. Pear Orchard Road, Suite 200 (Plaza I)

Ridgeland, MS  39157

601-944-9622 Telephone

601-944-9624 Fax

dental@dentalboard.ms.gov