About Your Dentist

Education & Continuing Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery
Louisiana State University, School of Dentistry – New Orleans, Louisiana

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Southeastern Louisiana University – Hammond, Louisiana

Dr. Hawkins completed the Dawson Academy Functional Occlusion course “From TMJ to Smile Design.” She is also an active member of the Spear Study Club, through which she regularly completes continuing education courses to further her dental education.

Professional Memberships

Dr. Hawkins is a member of the American Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association, and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Life & Hobbies

Dr. Kaitlyn Hawkins was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2012 where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences. Dr. Hawkins then enrolled at Louisiana State University Dental School and studied dentistry from 2014-2018. Since earning her DDS, she has worked as an associate dentist in Gonzales, Hammond, and Baton Rouge.

In Dr. Hawkins’ spare time, she loves to create unique culinary dishes from scratch! She often hosts friends and family for dinner, pairing the perfect wine with their meal. Another form of art she enjoys is photography. Dr. Hawkins’ pictures range from dental to portrait photography. She also likes to paint, blending light & airy hues to create abstract art for her home.

A fun fact about Dr. Hawkins is that she has an identical twin sister! She loves her fur baby, a chihuahua name Clipper, whom she adopted in 2017. She spends most of her time with her family and friends traveling, occasionally hunting, and vacationing.

Dr. Hawkins aims to provide the best quality care for her patients, focusing on their needs to ensure long-lasting dental health. Her compassion and excitement create a comforting environment for her patients.