our staff

 Kristi graduated from Pearl River Community College in Hattiesburg, MS in 2003 with a Dental Hygiene Degree. Prior to this, she worked as a dental assistant and at a dental laboratory. Kristi has worked as a dental hygienist for the past 13 years. She is now the Office Manager for Dr. Gilder. Kristi is married to Gerald "Doodle" Williamson and has two daughters, Madelyn (17) and Marlee (15). She loves helping with the youth at her church and watching her daughters play softball.

 Hope has been with our team for 21 years. She attended the University of Southern Mississippi and then graduated from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 1986 as a registered dental hygienist. Hope has been practicing dental hygiene for 28 years. She and her husband Orlando have two children John Preston and Anna Kathryn. In her spare time, Hope enjoys the outdoors and participating in Triathlons. 

 Kyla graduated with honors from Pearl River Community College in 2003 with a degree in Applied Science and Dental Hygiene. She is married to Brian and together they have four children, Caroline, Nicholas, Aiden, and Kyler. Her time is devoted to the various activities her children pursue. She loves to cook, garden, and travel. Kyla loves being a Dental Hygienist and believes her patients are an extension of her family. She believes that a beautiful smile promotes confidence and health.

 Michelle joined Hub City Dental in June 2021. She graduated from Pearl River Community College in 2015. While at Pearl River, she was the president of her class, a member of the Mississippi Dental Hygiene Association and was awarded the Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler award by faculty for demonstrating remarkable skill and talent. 
As a dental hygienist Michelle loves to provide quality exceptional care to her patients, treating them each as family.
Michelle is married to Josh Hammons and has a daughter, Mia. She enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family. 

 Traci has three children Brett, Tyler, and Maggie. She has been dental assisting for 27 years and has been with Dr. Gilder for 15 years. She works hard to help make the patient's smile a little brighter. In her off time she enjoys working out, spending time with her children and going to the beach. 

Jenna moved to Petal, MS in 2014.  She has worked as a Dental Assistant for 10 years and now works at our front desk.  She is married to Clayton Hendry and has a new baby boy, Branch.  Jenna loves to shop, travel, cook and spend time with family.  She loves seeing patients happy about their smiles.