Our Team | Southern Roots Dentistry

James Lowder D.D.S

Dr. James Lowder was born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. He graduated from C.E. Byrd High School. Dr. Lowder earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Lowder completed dental school at LSU School of Dentistry and obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree. Dr. Lowder finds joy in spending time with his wife, Katie, and son, Huck. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the Louisiana Dental Association.

Richard “Reed” Moore D.D.S.

Dr. Richard “Reed” Moore was born and raised in Benton, Louisiana where he graduated from Benton High School. After high school, Reed graduated from Louisiana State University of Shreveport with a degree in Biology and then moved to New Orleans where he attended the LSU School of Dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the Louisiana Dental Association. Dr. Moore is married to his high school sweetheart Laura Moore. While not in the office, he likes spending time on the lake or in the woods enjoying Louisiana outdoor sports.

Carlee Gilley D.D.S.

Dr. Carlee Gilley and her husband Jamie and son Nash currently reside in Benton, Louisiana. She graduated from Benton High School and then obtained a bachelors in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Louisiana Tech University. After graduation, she attended Texas A&M Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas. She is a member of the American Dental Association and Louisiana Dental Association. She enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

Laura Earnest D.D.S.

Dr. Earnest is from Bossier City, Louisiana. She graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas in 1987 and She’s been practicing dentistry since then. She resides in Shreveport Louisiana with her husband Bob and they have two sons.