About Riviera Dental Care
Our mission is simple: to provide exceptional dental care with compassion, integrity, and innovation. We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where you feel valued and empowered to achieve optimal oral health. Our dedication to excellence and our personalized approach set us apart, ensuring you receive the highest standard of care and a positive experience that exceeds expectations.
Dr. Chance McLemore
Dr. McLemore was born in Charleston, South Carolina, and grew up throughout the south, mostly in Naples, Florida. Known to most as just “Chance,” he later moved back to his parent’s home city of Columbus, Georgia. He went on to attend Auburn University, where he obtained a degree in Microbiology. Wanting to pursue bigger dreams, he received his D.M.D. from the University of Alabama Birmingham School of Dentistry. In 2005, Dr. McLemore met the late Dr. Joseph McNeff. They hit it off immediately, and Dr. McNeff offered Chance the opportunity of a lifetime to join him in his dental practice in Foley, AL.
He married his wife, Carrie, packed their belongings, and moved to the coast. Dr. McLemore’s many interests include his great love for mission work, including mission trips to Russia and Ukraine. Chance looks forward to pursuing future mission opportunities at home and abroad. He and his wife, Carrie, have two beautiful daughters. He loves spending time with family, playing sports, fishing, and being involved with his church.
Dr. McLemore has additional continuing education in endodontics, cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry, implants, sleep apnea, sedation dentistry, and AAFE certified for Botox.
Dr. JoEllen Havron
Dr. Havron grew up in Brewton, Alabama, and graduated from T.R. Miller High School in 2001. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a Minor in Business from the University of Alabama in 2005, then went on to complete her Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry in 2009.
Dr. Havron is married to Dr. Jess Havron, and together they have a son and daughter. In her free time, she enjoys running, exercising, spending time with her family, and cheering on Alabama football. (Fun fact: She loves attending or watching any University of Alabama sporting event—Roll Tide!)
She has pursued additional continuing education in several areas of advanced dentistry, including cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry, endodontics, implants, sedation dentistry, and is a certified provider of ClearCorrect and AAFE-certified for Botox.
Dr. Jacob Baker
Dr. Baker was born and raised in Columbus, Georgia. He graduated from Auburn University and went on to earn his dental degree from the UAB School of Dentistry. (Fun fact: Dr. Baker and Dr. McLemore graduated together from high school, Auburn, and UAB.)
Dr. Baker was a valued member of our team from 2008 to 2013 before he and his wife, Cynthia—his high school sweetheart—felt called to serve in the mission field. Together with their three daughters, they spent several years serving communities around the world, primarily in India.
We were thrilled to welcome Dr. Baker back to the practice after his time abroad. Since returning, he has continued his education in several advanced areas of dentistry, including Endodontics, IV and Conscious Sedation, Implant Dentistry, and Oral Surgery.
Outside the office, Dr. Baker enjoys spending time with his family and challenging himself with extreme runs and races that most would never attempt.
Dr. Thomas Hanson
Dr. Hanson was born and raised in Edwardsville, Illinois. He moved to Alabama on a baseball scholarship to attend Birmingham-Southern College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He went on to graduate from the UAB School of Dentistry in 1989, followed by a general practice residency at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Birmingham.
Dr. Hanson met his wife, Shari, in Birmingham, and together they have four children and seven grandchildren. He has been practicing dentistry in Alabama for 35 years and brings extensive experience and dedication to patient care.
Dr. Hanson is excited to join the team at Riviera Dental Care and is committed to delivering an exceptional level of service to patients. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, watching Alabama football, and tending to his garden—a fun fact is that he gardens daily and finds great joy in it.
