Eastover Dental Eastover Dental
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Jackson, MS · The District at Eastover

Family dentistry that treats you like family, in The District at Eastover.

Checkups, cleanings, fillings, crowns, and emergency care for the whole family, plus cosmetic and implant dentistry when you want it. Dr. Watson and Dr. Santarufo take time to explain your options before anything starts.

Most insurance accepted Emergency visits available No-insurance VIP Plan from $23/mo Kids, teens & adults welcome
Insurance & membership

Bring your card. Or skip insurance entirely.

Eastover Dental accepts most insurance plans. Bring your card and we'll confirm your benefits at check-in. No dental insurance? Ask about the VIP Plan: one predictable monthly fee that covers your preventive visits and takes 15% off most other treatment.

Most insurance accepted

Not sure about your specific plan? Call us at (601) 353-8459 and we'll check while you're on the phone. We'll help you understand your options and your out-of-pocket cost before any treatment begins.
Paying over time: we offer Sunbit financing. Split your bill into monthly payments, no hard credit check, no late fees or penalties, and see your options in about 30 seconds.

No dental insurance? Ask about the VIP Plan.

Our in-office membership plan is a straightforward alternative to insurance. From $23/mo (or $375/yr) for exams, cleanings, fluoride, annual X-rays, and one emergency visit, plus 15% off additional treatment. No deductibles, no yearly maximums, no waiting period. Members save at least $452/year.

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What makes us different

Two dentists, one roof, 40+ years of combined experience.

Dr. Jim Ed Watson and Dr. Lauren Santarufo run a two-doctor general practice in The District at Eastover. Routine visits, fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, and emergency care are handled in-house, with cosmetic and implant dentistry available when you want it.

01 · Family-First

Checkups and cleanings for every age

Exams, cleanings, X-rays, fluoride, and sealants for kids, teens, and adults. One office, one team, everyone's records in one place.

02 · Same-Day Help

Emergency visits when it hurts

Tooth pain, a broken tooth, a lost crown. Call us and we'll get you in as soon as we can. VIP Plan members get one emergency visit included every year.

03 · Personal

Two general dentists

Two full-time doctors means more appointment availability and a second opinion already in the building. Pick whoever's schedule fits. Same team, same records.

04 · Honest Plans

Your options explained first

Our dentists and team take time to explain your options and help you feel comfortable at every visit. You'll understand the plan and the cost before treatment begins.

05 · Accessible

VIP Plan from $23/mo

No insurance? Our in-office membership covers preventive care and gives you 15% off additional treatment. Members save at least $452/year. Sunbit financing is available for larger treatment.

06 · Rooted

Serving the Jackson metro

1200 Eastover Dr., Suite 150, in The District at Eastover. Easy access from Madison, Ridgeland, Flowood, Brandon, and Northeast Jackson.

Meet Your Dentists

Two general dentists. One Jackson practice.

Dr. Watson and Dr. Santarufo bring more than 40 years of combined experience and the same approach: explain your options, help you feel comfortable, and treat you like family.

Dr. Jim Ed Watson, DDS, Eastover Dental

Dr. Jim Ed Watson

DDS · General Dentist

A Yazoo City native, Dr. Watson studied at the University of Mississippi before earning his DDS at the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, then settled in Jackson to practice.

A general dentist with a focus on aesthetic dentistry, he is a graduate of the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum and has continued his training in periodontics, endodontics, implants, orthodontics, and prosthodontics. He is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the ADA, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and has received the Talk Awards Mississippi Customer Service Award eight years running.

Dr. Watson lives in Jackson with his wife and four daughters. Off the clock you'll find him cycling, hunting, running, or watching college football.

Dr. Lauren Santarufo, DMD, Eastover Dental

Dr. Lauren Santarufo

DMD · General Dentist

Dr. Santarufo earned her DMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine with National Board Exam honors, after completing the honors program at the University of Miami.

She went on to a hospital-based general practice residency at LSU and then an implant restorative fellowship in LSU's periodontal department, so implant restorations and complex cases are right in her wheelhouse. She has served on the Governance and Ethics Board of the Mississippi Dental Association since 2014 and is a member of the Mississippi Association of Women Dentists.

She lives in Madison with her husband, Curtis, their two sons, and a Border Collie named Panda. She enjoys fishing, hiking, painting, cooking, and gardening.

Three ways to get started

Whatever brought you here. We've got you covered.

New Patient Visit

Most insurance accepted

Complete new-patient exam, cleaning, and X-rays, with your options explained before anything starts. We don't waste your visit.

  • Most insurance plans accepted
  • Sunbit financing, no hard credit check
  • A clear treatment plan, not a sales pitch
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Emergency & Same-Day Care

Call today

Tooth pain, a cracked tooth, a lost filling or crown. Call as early as you can and we'll get you in as soon as possible, often the same day.

  • Root canals and extractions in-house
  • Nitrous oxide available for anxious patients
  • Included once a year with the VIP Plan
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Why patients choose us
40+ yrs
Combined experience
Two
General dentists on staff
123
Google reviews
One roof
Family · cosmetic · implants
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Questions we hear a lot

Answers before you even call.

What insurance do you take?

We accept most insurance plans. Not sure about yours? Call us at (601) 353-8459 and we'll check while you're on the phone. We'll walk you through your benefits and your out-of-pocket cost before any treatment begins.

What if I don't have insurance?

Ask about the VIP Plan: from $23/mo (or $375/yr) for two exams, two cleanings, fluoride, annual X-rays, and one emergency visit, plus 15% off additional treatment. Members save at least $452/year. Periodontal patients: ask about the VIP Perio Plan at $54/mo. Sunbit financing is also available for larger treatment.

Do you see new patients quickly?

Yes. Book online to see live openings and reserve one instantly, or call us and we'll find the next available slot that fits your schedule.

What if I have a dental emergency?

Call us at (601) 353-8459 as early as you can. We see emergency patients for tooth pain, broken teeth, and lost fillings or crowns, and we'll get you in as soon as possible. Root canals and extractions are handled right here.

Do you offer cosmetic work or implants?

Yes. Veneers, bonding, professional whitening, Invisalign and ClearCorrect, and dental implants are all planned and delivered in-house. You'll see the full plan and the cost before anything starts.

Where are you located?

1200 Eastover Dr., Suite 150, Jackson, MS 39211, in The District at Eastover just off I-55. Easy access from Madison, Ridgeland, Flowood, Brandon, and Northeast Jackson.

Do you see kids?

Yes, we're a family practice. Cleanings, exams, fluoride, sealants, and preventive care for kids, teens, adults, and the whole family. One office, one team, everyone's records in one place.

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Find us in The District at Eastover.

1200 Eastover Dr., Suite 150, in The District at Eastover, just off I-55 in Northeast Jackson. Easy access from Madison, Ridgeland, Flowood, Brandon, and the rest of the metro. Free parking at the door.

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Most insurance accepted · VIP Plan from $23/mo · Two dentists, 40+ years of combined experience

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