Our Team

Dr. Ricks was born and raised in Mandeville, LA in a full household with five siblings. She graduated from Louisiana State University in 2012 with Bachelor's in Biological Sciences and completed her Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Mississippi in 2017. Dr. Ricks and her husband, Dr. Kevin Ricks, moved to McComb in July 2017 and are enjoying establishing roots in the area, they have two children, Joseph and Charlotte. Dr. Ricks worked alongside Dr. Parker for 7 months before she assumed control and purchased the practice upon his retirement in February 2018. Dr. Ricks is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry and the Mississippi Dental Association to count a few. She gives back to the community in multiple ways including her recent membership in the Junior Auxiliary of McComb. She thoroughly enjoys her career as a dentist and has a love for meeting people and helping with their oral health along with improving their smile.

Outside of dentistry, she loves to run and exercise, spend time with her husband and two children, and shout GEAUX TIGERS and WHO DAT!

Beth graduated from McComb High School in 1983 and attended Meridian Community College with an Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene in 1987. After her education was completed, Beth moved back to McComb to practice Dental Hygiene and has been with the practice since 1992. She enjoys staying up to date with Continuing Education to help promote better oral hygiene to her patients. Beth finds it satisfying to watch patients transform their smiles as they leave our office. She enjoys staying up to date with their personal interests, families, and travels. Outside of work, Beth and her husband of 30 years enjoy spending time with their three children, Andy, Hut, and Claire.

Carlie was born and raised in Monticello, MS and graduated from Lawrence County High School in 2015. While furthering her education, she received an Associate of Arts degree from Jones County Junior College in 2017 and a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree from University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2021. Carlie and her husband, Dustin, are members at Mars Hill Baptist Church and currently reside in Amite County. 

While she is not in the office, she enjoys kayaking and spending time with her family, friends, and animals. Carlie is eager to address any hygiene need and looks forward to delivering quality care to each of her patients.

Kathrine graduated from Salem High School in 2017 and Delta College in 2020. She loves being a part of helping our patients gain their confidence with their dental health. Kathrine enjoys going to the gym, hunting, and spending time with friends and family.

Bree has been a Dental Assistant for eight years. She enjoys interacting with patients and seeing them happy with their smiles. Bree loves the opportunity to grow and learn each day with Dr. Ricks and her team.

When not working, Bree enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys either fishing or camping.

Day to day, you'll find Christine tending to the daily office operations and assisting where needed. She enjoys contributing behind the scenes and making sure that the practice and staff are staying connected with our patients. Although being in a dental office is new for Christine, healthcare and the business world are not. Prior to becoming a full-time mom, Christine attended nursing school and worked as a phlebotomist for several years. Christine and her husband Kevin are blessed to have 6 children, (including our own Dr. Ricks) and some sweet grandchildren.

While not in the office Christine enjoys exercise, traveling, and her favorite football teams. She values faith, family, and friends.

Hannah is our Insurance and Patient Coordinator and she loves to see patients receive the best dental care and leave with a confident smile. She attended high school at Wesson High and graduated from Southwest Mississippi CollegeCommunity with an associate's degree. Hannah and her husband Blaine have two daughters. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the beach, hunting, being outdoors and spending quality time with her family.

Chelsey graduated from North Pike High School in 2016. She completed the Accelerated Dental Assistant program in 2022, and began her dental career at Ricks Family Dentistry in 2023 as Scheduling & Patient Coordinator. Chelsey loves making connections with patients and welcoming them into the office. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and camping.

Danielle graduated from Salem High School in 2003. She attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College & Southwest Community College for three years. Danielle began her career as a dental assistant in 2014. She loves working with her patients and has a true compassion to help people.

Danielle is a Health Coach with Optavia to help others become their best self by being healthy. She also recently received her Real Estate License. 

Danielle is an active member of the National Wild Turkey Federation & Ducks Unlimited. In her spare time, she hunts, travels, and loves being on the water with her husband Blaine.