Our Staff
Dr. Joyce E. Reed, the owner, is now retired after 40 years in practice. She graduated in 1983 from the University of Texas Dental School at San Antonio. It was her dream to practice in a small town. A native Southeast Texan, Dr. Reed practiced in Kirbyville for about six years before moving with her daughter Erin to Silsbee and starting Silsbee Family Dentistry in 1990. She was blessed to find a house that she remodeled into a comfortable, homey office. Since opening, she's had the joy of caring for her patients, then their children, and now even their grandchildren. Now her daughter Erin is the outstanding office manager for Silsbee Family Dentistry.
Meet Our Doctors
Doctor Harriet Armstrong
Dr. Harriet Armstrong is a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and brings decades of experience and compassion to her patients. She practiced in Southwest Louisiana for twenty-nine years before joining Silsbee Family Dentistry in 2017.
In addition to private practice, Dr. Armstrong has shared her knowledge with future dental professionals as a clinical adjunct instructor at Lamar University’s Dental Hygiene Program since 2016.
She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Millsaps College and went on to graduate from the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry in 1988.
Dr. Armstrong is married to Dr. Jim Armstrong. Together, they have two adult children and one granddaughter, who bring joy and balance to her life outside of dentistry.
Her years of experience, gentle approach, and dedication to education reflect her lifelong commitment to helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles.
Doctor Ehson G. Zare and wife Whitney
Dr. Ehson G. Zare is a proud Silsbee native with deep roots in the community. A former football player for the Tigers, he carried the same dedication and discipline from the field into his academic and professional journey.
He earned his degree in Biology and Chemistry from Lamar University in 2020, where he worked closely with Dr. Vasefi on important research projects. Together, they published two papers exploring the link between periodontal disease and Alzheimer’s disease—work that reflects Dr. Zare’s commitment to advancing the science of dentistry and improving patient care.
Following his undergraduate studies, Dr. Zare pursued his lifelong dream of becoming a dentist and graduated from the University of Texas School of Dentistry in San Antonio in 2025.
Dr. Zare met his wife, Whitney, in high school, and they married in 2020. Outside of dentistry, he believes strongly in the values of family, hard work, and faith.