Ayaba S. Guiste, DDS
DENTIST
While most people would agree that the dental office is not their favorite place to visit, Dr. Guiste ( Dr. G) had a different experience in her teen years which positively impacted her and motivated her to pursue dentistry.
Her core values encompass compassion, empathy, gentleness while treating her patients. Her cultural background enables her to understand and work with patients from diverse backgrounds. She was born and raised in Togo (West Africa). She is trilingual ( English, French, Ewe -Togolese dialect). She moved to the US where she was able to continue her education.
She received her undergraduate science degree in Biology in Morrow Georgia. Thereafter, she moved to Nashville, TN where she was awarded her doctor of dental surgery degree from the prestigious Meharry Medical College. Dr. Guiste was able to fine tune and broaden her skills by pursuing advanced general dental practice in Hackensack, New Jersey. She is proficient in general, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. She also treats patients from pediatric to geriatric stages.
She began practicing in Texas after her training. It was here that she met her husband. They are excited and looking forward to calling Livingston their home where they will raise their two daughters.
Dr. Guiste is excited to provide dental care to the community of Livingston. More importantly, she and her family are looking forward to being involved in the community.
Carol Williford, RDH
Dental Hygienist
Carol is a lifetime resident of Polk County. She graduated from Lamar Institute of Technology in 1998 and is a licensed dental hygienist. Carol has worked at Today’s Dental for 19 years and loves her job. Carol strives to create a comfortable and friendly environment for her patients. She loves to spend time talking to her patients and developing relationships with them. Her gentle touch is greatly appreciated.
Carol is married, has two children and three grandchildren. In her free time she loves spending time with family and friends, taking cycling classes and traveling.
Christy Antley, RDH
Dental Hygienist
Christy received her education from Lamar University, and she is certified in CPR, Nitrous oxide, Invisalign, Jurisprudence, Diode Laser, and ICAT. Her career in the dental field spans 20 years so far. She loves God and the people she works with !
Christy is married with three children, six dogs, and a cat. She lives in Coldspring, TX and enjoys gardening, canoeing, and making stained glass in her free time. In addition to her work here in the United States, she also spent time in the National Health Care System in the U.K.