Meet the Team

Skinner Family Dental

Dr. Skinner was raised in North Little Rock. He attended college at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Following graduation he received his D.D.S. degree from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in Memphis. He eagerly returned to the place he calls home, North Little Rock, to practice dentistry and raise his family.

Dr. Skinner’s practice philosophy is simple. He intends to provide his patients with the latest, most advanced general and cosmetic dentistry available today. As an added benefit to our more timid or time restricted patients, we offer oral conscious sedation. With this, we are able to provide dental treatment with substantially fewer appointments with very little or no memory of your dental visit.

In Dr. Skinner’s spare time he enjoys Razorback Football and spending time on the lake with his wife, Laura and their three children, Emily, Luke and Sam.

Deidra graduated from UAMS with a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene. She began working with Dr. Skinner in 2002. Deidra has been married to her husband, Charlie, for 32 years. They have a son – Chea, a daughter – Dakota, and a huge fluffyLabradoodle – Raven. Deidra loves traveling, snow skiing, working out, and spending time at the lake.

Kelsey joined our team October 2023 . She has been practicing hygiene since 2018. She resides in Central Arkansas with her husband Jeff and several fur babies. She finds fulfillment in oral health education and witnessing her patients’ journey to achieving vibrant healthy smiles. Beyond oral care, Kelsey values the connections she forms with her patients, taking the time to learn about their lives and experience during their regular visits. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, kayaking and gardening.

Karin has been a dental assistant since 1995. She has worked with Dr. Skinner since 2007. Karin lives in Cabot with her husband, Jeff, and their 2 children. She enjoys spending time with her firends & family at the lake during the summer and vacationing as much as possible.

Lori lives in Sherwood with her husband Sean. They have three adult children that reside in Central Arkansas. Lori has been a dental assistant since 1995. She has been with Skinner Family Dentistry since 2011. In her spare time she loves being with her family and friends.

Sherry has been a dental assistant since 1988. She and her husband Kyle live in Cabot and have two grown daughters Bailey and Kylie. She also has a granddaughter Hattie Katherine. She loves building relationships with her patients and helping them put their minds at ease while at the dentist. Sherry and Kyle love riding side by sides, hunting and spending time with Hattie.

Lorie was raised in Jacksonville, AR. She has worked with Dr. Skinner since 2002 and has been the office manager since he opened his practice in 2005. Lorie lives in Sherwood with her husband, Sam. She and Sam raised twins who are now successfull adults in our community. Lorie loves to travel and spend time with her family & friends.

Lindsay was born and raised in Sherwood. She joined our team in August 2020, but has been in the dental field since 2006. She and her husband David live in Sherwood with their son Jacob, and daughter Everly. Lindsay enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to the lake and watching her son play baseball, and her daughter dance.

Ashley joined our team in December 2023. She graduated from UAMS in May 2020. The best part of being a dental hygienist is being able to help her patients better their oral health, and leading them to have healthier lives. She knew as a child she wanted to be in the dental field. As a young child she enjoyed seeing her hygienist who always provided a great experience, and it inspired her to want to do the same for others. Ashley lives in Jacksonville with her husband Kevin, and their fur babies. In her spare time she enjoys reading, playing video games, and spending time with family and friends.