Dr. Alford knew from an early age she wanted to make people smile and while in the seventh grade felt God's calling to become a dentist. She graduated from Terry High School and went on to study all four years as a chemistry major at Mississippi College before attending the University of Mississippi Medical Center's School of Dentistry. Dr. Alford is a current member of the American Dental Association, Mississippi Dental Association, Academy of General Dentists, and the Mississippi Association of Women Dentists. 

Dr. Everett's education includes a B.S. degree in Nursing where she worked as a Registered Nurse for 4 years. The last 2 years as a nurse, she worked in the field of Oral Surgery before returning to school for a degree in dentistry. She graduated from the University of Mississippi Dental School in the top of her class. Dr. Everett has received outstanding honors in operative & pediatric dentistry including awards for "Outstanding Achievements in Operative Dentistry Award" from the Academy of Operative Dentistry and "Outstanding Leadership and Academic Excellence Award" from the American Association of Women Dentists. She is a member of the American Dental Association as well as the Mississippi Dental Association.