Dr. Earnest grew up in South Bossier and graduated from LSU-S in May 1983. She attended Dental School at The University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio and graduated in May 1987. She completed the Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the same University (UTHSCSA).Dr. Earnest returned to the Shreveport/ Bossier area and practiced dentistry in the private practice setting for 30 years. She has two children and one grandbaby.