Meet the Team at Lighthouse Dental
Hadley Daniels
RDH
Hadley Daniels, RDH is passionate about helping patients achieve and maintain healthy, confident smiles. A graduate of Pearl River Community College, where she earned her Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene with Academic Honors, Hadley combines strong clinical skills with a friendly, patient-centered approach.
She is experienced in a wide range of dental hygiene procedures, including oral disease screenings, periodontal instrumentation, nutritional counseling, intraoral and extraoral cancer examinations, prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, and digital radiography. Hadley enjoys educating patients on preventive care and helping them develop healthy habits that support long-term oral health.
Patients appreciate Hadley's warm personality and gentle touch. She has a natural ability to help even the most nervous patients feel comfortable and at ease, creating a positive experience at every visit.
Hadley is equally dedicated to serving her community. Her volunteer work includes supporting The Arc of Mississippi, serving as a National Children's Dental Health Month speaker at Stringer Elementary School, and volunteering with Edwards Street Fellowship & Mission and Mississippi State Hospital.
She looks forward to helping patients feel comfortable, informed, and confident in their dental care.
Outside the office, Hadley enjoys spending time on the water, whether it's boating, fishing, relaxing on a sandbar, or simply enjoying a peaceful day outdoors with family and friends. She also loves exploring local shops, sightseeing, and discovering new places to visit.
Christina Johnson
Front Desk Receptionist
Christina Johnson has been a valued member of the Lighthouse Dental family for five years, and her warm smile and welcoming personality set the tone for every patient's visit. A proud Pascagoula native, Christina brings the same hardworking, dependable, and friendly spirit she's known for in everyday life to everything she does at the front desk.
Christina is passionate about making sure each patient feels comfortable and cared for from the moment they walk through the door. She is also our go-to resource for insurance questions — navigating the details so patients can focus on what matters most: their health.
When she's not busy keeping things running smoothly at Lighthouse Dental, Christina loves spending time with her husband, children, and grandson. You can often find her enjoying a relaxing day out on the river, soaking in the best that the Gulf Coast has to offer.
Cayla Doby
Licensed Dental Hygienist
Cayla Doby is a Licensed Dental Hygienist in Mississippi who loves helping patients feel comfortable, confident, and cared for during every visit. She graduated from Pearl River Community College with an Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene and brings a gentle touch, strong clinical skills, and a friendly personality to the office every day.
Cayla is experienced in preventive dental care, deep cleanings, periodontal therapy, digital X-rays, and helping patients improve and maintain healthy smiles. She’s passionate about educating patients on oral health in a way that feels easy to understand and realistic to maintain at home. Her attention to detail, calming presence, and ability to connect with patients of all ages help create a positive, stress-free experience in the chair.
With a background in customer service, Cayla prides herself on building genuine relationships with her patients and making everyone feel welcome from the moment they walk in. Outside of work, she enjoys being out on the water, soaking up the sunshine, and spending time with her dog, Lexi, and boyfriend, Beaux.
