Dr. Nick G. Governale

Dr. Governale was born and raised in Morgan City Louisiana, as number five of eight children in a close Italian Catholic family. He attended Nicholls State University in Thibodaux Louisiana then LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans for his dental degree. He is a United States Air Force Veteran, completing a general practice residency during Desert Storm at Barksdale Air Force Base. In the Air Force he served in North Dakota for two years performing most of the impacted teeth surgeries with intravenous sedation. After the military, he settled in Natchitoches Louisiana where he has been practicing since 1994. As a life long learner he completed the American Association of Implant Dentistry’s MaxiCourse at Georgia Regents University in Atlanta Georgia and has acquired an Affiliate Associate Fellow status. As a result Dr. Governale was the first dentist to bring dental implants to Natchitoches. After living in Shreveport for seven years he decided to extend his practice there.

He holds memberships in the American Dental Association (ADA) and Louisiana Dental Association (LDA) and is licensed in both Louisiana and Texas. Dr Governale is also a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Governale and his family are parishoners of St. John Berchmans Cathedral Parish. In his spare time he enjoys reading, working out, spending time with his wife Elizabeth, fishing, golf and LSU football.

  • Dalila

    Office / Clinical Manager & Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

    I was born in Alexandria with an identical twin sister and have a younger brother. My husband (who is also a twin) and I live in Natchitoches with our two beautiful children EmmaKate and Jackson Felix. Graduating from Natchitoches Central High School, I continued my education with Central La Dental Assisting Academy and subsequently attained my EDDA from LSU School of Dentistry. In my free time you will find me cooking, baking, and spending time with my family as well as devoting time to my Church. Working at Governale General Dentistry is like working with family because of the unmatchable love and support from Dr.G and his wife.

  • Karen

    Administrative Leader

    I was born in Houston Texas and moved to Natchitoches as a child. I graduated from Natchitoches Central High and attended NSU. When my husband of now 40 years became active duty in the US Army, we lived all over the country including Kentucky, Virginia, California, and Georgia. We finally settled back in Natchitoches for 31 years now. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading and baking. Working at Governale General Dentistry is wonderful as I get to see smiling faces daily.

  • Lexi

    Reception / Financial Coordinator

    I was born and raised in Lufkin Texas and recently moved to Pelican Louisiana.  My boyfriend and I live in a perfect little farmhouse with our two puppies, Remi and Reese.  Huntington High School is where I graduated and am currently finishing my Business degree at NSU.  In my free time you’ll find me outdoors or spending time with family and friends or even participating in church activities.   When I was 6 years old, I received the National Youth Hero Award for saving a 2-year-old from drowning. 

    Moving to Louisiana and finding Governale General Dentistry was a blessing.  My colleagues here are caring people who help me through everyday decisions, in choosing the right direction, and just looking out for me.  I am so fortunate to have such great people in my life in and out of work. 

  • Caryn

    Registered Dental Hygienist