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Meet the Doctors | Expert Dentists in Baton Rouge
Highly Skilled. Deeply Committed. Here for You.
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.
Dr. Dustin Kidder
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.
Professional Affiliations:
- Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- Louisiana Dental Association
- Greater Baton Rouge Dental Association
- LD Pankey Institute Alumni
- American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
- Member, Capital Study Club (Seattle Study Club affiliate
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
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Dr. Sean Owens
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.
Professional Affiliations and Honors:
- Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- Fellow, American College of Dentists
- Fellow, International College of Dentists
- Board Member, Louisiana Dental Association
- Past President, Greater Baton Rouge Dental Association
- Past President, Louisiana Academy of General Dentistry
Outside the practice, he enjoys coaching cross-country, cooking, and family time with his wife Rebekah and their three children.
Dr. Elizabeth Kidder
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.
Professional Affiliations:
- Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- Louisiana Dental Association
- Greater Baton Rouge Dental Association
- LD Pankey Institute Alumni & Visiting Faculty
- Member, Capital Study Club
Dr. Liz enjoys flower arranging, time at her family’s cabin in Wisconsin, and making home life special with Dustin, Sam, Bear, and Le
Micah Metrailer, CRNA
General Anesthesia & Sedation Specialist
With over seven years of anesthesia experience, Micah Metrailer enhances our ability to provide pain-free, stress-free care to patients undergoing advanced or anxiety-inducing procedures. A former LSU linebacker turned Doctor of Nursing Practice and board-certified CRNA, he is uniquely equipped to manage high-level sedation cases.
Metrailer previously worked at Our Lady of the Lake and now helps Kidder Dental provide hospital-grade anesthesia for dental treatments in a safe, comfortable outpatient setting.
He lives in Geismar with his wife Ashley and their daughter Maisy Mae, and is passionate about making dentistry accessible for all.
A Unified Team, One Shared Vision
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.
Call 225-761-8585
Visit us at 9420 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
