At Kidder Dental, our doctors combine exceptional training with genuine compassion. Together, they deliver care that is both clinically advanced and deeply personal. Whether you’re here for preventive care or complex full-mouth rehabilitation, our team is ready to guide you with expertise and empathy every step of the way.
Advanced General & Implant Dentistry
A Baton Rouge native and LSU School of Dentistry graduate, Dr. Kidder brings over 15 years of experience and a perfectionist's eye to his work. Known for his precision and warmth, he prioritizes comprehensive care and patient comfort. He completes over 100 hours of continuing education annually—far beyond the state requirement—to stay at the forefront of dentistry.
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Outside the office, Dr. Kidder enjoys reading, writing, cooking, and spending time with his wife, Dr. Liz, their sons, Sam and Levi, and golden retrievers, Bear and Leo
Surgical, Implant & Sedation Dentistry
An LSU School of Dentistry graduate, Dr. Owens completed advanced training at the University of Alabama-Birmingham VA Hospital and a 300-hour implant externship through Stony Brook University and Dental XP. He brings expertise in complex restorative and surgical care, combining a calm demeanor with surgical precision—especially valued by patients with anxiety or advanced treatment needs.
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Outside the practice, he enjoys coaching cross-country, cooking, and family time with his wife Rebekah and their three children.
Comprehensive Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Originally from Minneapolis, Dr. Liz earned her dental degree from the University of Minnesota and completed her residency at the VA Hospital in Milwaukee. After a decade running a successful practice in Minnesota, she joined Dr. Dustin in Baton Rouge to pursue their shared vision of relationship-based care. Known for her thoughtful, aesthetic approach, Dr. Liz is also a licensed florist and a respected speaker in the dental community.
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Dr. Liz enjoys flower arranging, time at her family’s cabin in Wisconsin, and making home life special with Dustin, Sam, Bear, and Le
Nurse Anesthesia Care
A Baton Rouge native, Dr. Micah Metrailer brings over seven years of experience as a board-certified registered nurse anesthetist. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2012 and his Doctor of Nursing Practice in 2017 from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, he began his career as a cardiovascular intensive care nurse before transitioning into anesthesia. He has since provided care at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Anesthesiology Group Associates, and as a traveling CRNA, serving hospitals and surgical centers nationwide.
Known for his dedication and compassion, Dr. Metrailer is committed to ensuring safe, effective, and personalized anesthesia care for every patient. A former linebacker for the LSU football team from 2004 to 2007, he carries the values of teamwork and discipline into his practice each day.
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Outside the operating room, Dr. Metrailer enjoys life in Geismar with his wife, Ashley, and their daughter, Maisy Mae.
At the heart of our practice is a team of dedicated professionals who bring skill, compassion, and a personal touch to every patient interaction. In these videos, get to know Dr. Dustin Kidder, Dr. Sean Owens, and Dr. Elizabeth Kidder—not just for their advanced clinical expertise, but for the values and passions that drive their care.
At Kidder Dental, our four doctors work together to provide exceptional care. From routine visits to full smile makeovers, you’ll benefit from their combined expertise and patient-first approach.