Dr. Diane Chavis was born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana. She attended Southern University A&M College on an academic and full volleyball scholarship where she earned a Bachelors degree in Biology. She then attended dental school at the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry and furthered her education by attending an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Dr. Chavis values listening to her patients and working together as a team to achieve their desired oral health goals and smile. She aims to effectively communicate and educate them about different treatment options that are available. The main objectives are for the patients to feel well informed about their procedures, comfortable and relaxed during their treatment, and confident about the services being received. Over the years, she has been described as a gentle, thorough, and knowledgeable dental provider that strives for excellence. Since it’s very important to Dr. Chavis to stay abreast on the newest technology and techniques, she attends continuing education courses and reviews dental literature regularly.

In Dr. Chavis’ free time, she enjoys hiking, spending time with her family and friends, and playing volleyball in a local women’s league. She has also coached volleyball for younger aspiring athletes over the years and has used her position to not only expand their skillset, but to provide mentorship to excel academically and to chase their dreams.