Dr Reid Lester

Dr. Reid Lester is a premier Flowood periodontist specializing in dental implant dentistry and interdisciplinary care. As a periodontist, Dr. Lester is a recognized expert on preventing, diagnosing, and treating periodontal disease. Dr. Lester grew up in Jackson, attended Jackson Academy for high school, and then attended Mississippi State University where he received a degree in Business Administration and a minor in Biology. After working five years as a financial planner in Jackson, he was accepted into and completed dental school at the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry in 2009. Dr. Lester received numerous awards, and was very involved in promoting dentistry both in and out of school. Upon graduating from dental school, Dr. Lester was accepted into LSU Dental School’s Department of Periodontics for a three-year residency. During this residency, he has received clinical training in Periodontal surgery as well as advanced concepts in the surgical placement of implants. While at LSU, Dr. Lester was elected as “Chief Resident” in the Periodontics department for 2 years, and was elected the Advanced Education Representative among the chief residents from all residency programs.