Meet the Dental Team

Sayde is a skilled and compassionate dental hygienist who joined Barataria Dental in June 2024. A graduate of LSU Dental Hygiene, she is dedicated to providing top-notch dental cleanings and comprehensive periodontal care.

Maranda is Dr. Valerie’s right-hand and smiling Clinical Assistant. She attended Blue Cliff College and received her dental assisting and x-ray certification in 2015. Working at Barataria Dental is the culmination of her goal to be a dental assistant since she was a freshman at L.W. Higgins High School. Maranda, her husband Chris, and their daughters Rylee and Andi live in Marrero.

Nona rejoined our team as Dr. Maria’s treatment coordinator in July 2018. She has been in the dental field for over 25 years. Nona graduated from LW Higgins in 1983, went to Delgado Community College for 2 years, and then to Eastern College for Dental Assisting. She is married to Aldo Duron and has two children, Brooke and Aldo Jr. She enjoys spending time with her grandson Allen and granddaughter Lorelai. Nona and her family live in Marrero. When she is not at Barataria Dental, her hobbies are dancing and working with her family in Duron’s Home Improvement.

India joined our team in 2021 as a clinical dental assistant for the doctors and hygienist. She is certified in X-rays and is an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant.

Kelsey is a dedicated hygiene assistant for Sayde, our hygienist. She is certified in radiology and keeps all of our hygiene patients comfortable. She will be calling you to remind you of your cleaning appointment!

Kyra joined our team as Dr. Valerie’s treatment coordinator in August 2025 and is dedicated to helping patients navigate their care with ease. Outside of work, she loves real estate photography and remodeling her home. She is also a proud mom of five, balancing career, creativity and family life.