To ensure fastest service, please contact the appropriate Dental Board staff member.

Denny Hydrick, Executive Director - Denny@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.

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.  You may reach Deputy Director Vaughn by dialing 601-944-9622, extension 1101.

Nick Hardwick, Senior Investigator - Nick@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.

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

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

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 all general questions and for all questions regarding radiology permits.  You may reach Mrs. Chesteen by dialing 601-944-9622.

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

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

Chris Welch, Investigator - Chris@dentalboard.ms.gov

Mr. Welch serves as an investigator and compliance inspector for the Board.  You may reach Mr. Welch by dialing 601-944-9622, extension 1105. 

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.