Dr. Rachel Dier

Dr. Dier is a native of Gonzales, where she attended East Ascension High School before earning a full athletic scholarship to Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. While pursuing academic excellence, she also competed at the highest level of collegiate softball, earning recognition as Patriot League Pitcher of the Year and Female Freshman Athlete of the Year. She completed her academic and athletic career at the University of Louisville, where she graduated with her undergraduate degree in Economics and Biology. 

Dr. Dier then moved to New Orleans to attend LSU School of Dentistry, where she became the first dentist in her family. She graduated with Honors and received the highest scholarship from the prestigious Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education, awarded for demonstrating the highest level of excellence in restorative dentistry, occlusion, and periodontics. She is now a SMART-certified member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT), reflecting her commitment to the latest advances in safe dental practices.

Patient Care Philosophy

What drives Dr. Dier most in her practice is witnessing the transformation in her patients' quality of life and confidence. She views dentistry as an opportunity to serve her patients while displaying her faith and love for others. Her attraction to dentistry stems from her lifelong draw to medicine, combined with the unique creative aspects that dental work offers—allowing her to blend scientific precision with artistic skill.

Personal Life

Dr. Dier and her husband have a special connection that began at Colgate University, where they met while he played linebacker on the football team. They married in 2016 and are now proud parents to identical twin daughters, Charlotte and Ava, who are 4 years old. In her spare time, Dr. Dier enjoys crafting, reading, and staying active with regular workouts. She has a particular passion for card making and home improvement projects.