DeSoto Smiles Family Dentistry

09/07/2026

🇺🇸Celebrating the hardworking members of our community today and everyday! We hope you enjoy a safe, relaxing holiday with friends and family!

Happy Labor Day from all of us at Desoto Smiles Family Dentistry! 🦷

08/31/2026

Looking for a dental home? We’d love to welcome you and your family! 🦷

We’re excited to open our doors to new patients and families! Whether it’s been a while since your last visit or you’re simply due for a checkup - we’re here to help!

📞 Give our office a call at 662-349-2351 to get your appointment scheduled!

08/12/2026

It’s that time of year again! 🚴‍♂️
Dr. Kakales will be participating in his annual Ride 2 Rosemary for West Cancer Clinic. If you would like to donate click on the link below. Thank you for donating to a great cause!

John Kakales

08/12/2026

We are so excited to welcome Jennifer Houck, RDH to the Desoto Smiles Family Dentistry team!

Jennifer graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis with a bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene in 1994 and brings many years of experience and a true passion for caring for her patients.

Outside of the office, Jennifer enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors with her family and dogs. She and her husband, Rob, recently celebrated an incredible 35 years of marriage! Together, they have two sons, Joshua and Jacob.

With her years of experience and dedication to patient care, Jennifer is a wonderful addition to our team. Jennifer is excited to get to know her patients and looks forward to all the years ahead at Desoto Smiles!

08/12/2026

We are so excited to welcome Emily Pearson Golden, DMD to the Desoto Smiles Family Dentistry team!

Dr. Emily is a Desoto County native and graduate of Desoto Central High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Mississippi State University, where she was also a proud member of Delta Gamma Sorority. She then continued her education at the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.

Dr. Emily believes in providing personalized, compassionate care and building lasting relationships with her patients. She wants every patient to feel comfortable in the dental chair and confident in their smile. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, reading, being outdoors, and a good beach trip.

Dr. Emily is excited to be back home serving her community and looks forward to meeting you!

07/01/2026

Have a wonderful and safe weekend! 🇺🇸🎆🎇

06/11/2026

Shout out to Southaven Nutrition Hut located 928 Goodman Rd E, Suite 1, Southaven, MS 38671
Try their new Father’s Day loaded teas!

06/04/2026

Our office has lost power. If you have an appointment today you will receive a call from a personal cellphone from us to let you know your appointment is canceled.

05/27/2026

Our office is currently down to only one working phone and no voicemail. We are actively working to resolve this issue. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you can not reach us via phone please send us a message and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you for understanding.

05/21/2026

🇺🇸 Have a safe Memorial Day! 🇺🇸