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Joseph R. Lacoste, Jr. D.D.S.

Dr. Lacoste was born and raised in the New Orleans area. After graduating high school from The New Orleans Academy in 1972, Dr. Lacoste began his undergraduate studies at Centenary College in Shreveport, Louisiana, but ultimately received his undergraduate studies at the University of New Orleans. Dr. Lacoste then went on to receive a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from The Louisiana School of Dentistry in New Orleans in 1980.

Dr Lacoste began practicing as a solo dentist with a single dental chair on St. Claude Ave. in 1980. From the beginning of his professional career Dr. Lacoste devoted himself to correlating the concepts of “Dental” and “Gentle” both inside and outside the realm of his dental practice. In the late 1980’s, Dr. Lacoste began acknowledging his own office as Lacoste Gentle Dental, from which spawned a group practice concept devoted to delivering Gentle Dental Care.

In the early 1990’s, Dr. Lacoste brought his Gentle Dental message to the airwaves, hosting a weekly live radio show on WTIX called “The Gentle Dental Spotlight.” The highlight of the radio show was the conversation that ensued when listeners would call in to speak about their dental fears. Dr. Lacoste has always felt that dental fear has played just as significant a role towards tooth loss as decay or gum disease.

Over the past 26 years, Dr. Lacoste has been able to bring together a large, diversified and talented group of dentists and dental specialists who collectively share and promote the principals of Gentle Dental care. Now known as Louisiana Dental Center, the foundation of Gentle Dental care established by Dr. Lacoste in his small New Orleans office has grown to large group practices in Covington, Slidell, Hammond, Lakeside Shopping Center and Raceland.

Dr. Lacoste is a member of the American Dental Association, the Louisiana Dental Association, the New Orleans Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Lacoste always finds time to be with family and friends, and enjoys fishing and playing music.

 


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Raceland

H. Joseph Le, D.D.S.
Dr. Joseph Le was born in Saigon, Viet Nam, in 1965 but raised “a Cajun” in Southwest Louisiana. After graduating as Class Valedictorian from Basile High School, Dr. Le continued his education at Louisiana State University being awarded a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in 1990.
Dr. Le is extensively involved with several charities in his home country of Viet Nam.

Taro Digney, D.D.S

 

Gregory Walter Greenwood, D.M.D.
Dr. Greenwood was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. After high school and college, Dr. Greenwood attended The University of Nevada Las Vegas, where in 2007 he earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree.
Dr. Greenwood is an active member of the American Dental Association and in 1999, was listed in “Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges & Universities.”
In his spare time, Dr. Greenwood enjoys to travel and play tennis.

Rahaf Kanawati, D.D.S.
Dr. Kanawati is from Bluefield, West Virginia. Although she has only been with Louisiana Dental Center for one year, Dr. Kanawati graduated from West Virginia University four years ago with a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree.



Payal Anand, D.D.S - Periodontist
Periodontist LSU Periodontics 2007

Jessica B. Ulmer, D.D.S. - Orthodontist
Dr. Ulmer was born in New Orleans, but has spent the majority of her life in Covington. Upon graduating from St. Scholastica Academy with a high school diploma she completed her undergraduate studies at Louisiana State University. After being awarded a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in 2001 from The Louisiana State University School of Dentistry and then completing additional training by participating in the school’s Dental Residency Program, Dr. Ulmer went on to complete specialized training in orthodontics at St. Louis University.
Dr. Ulmer is an active member in the American Academy of Orthodontics, the Louisiana Dental Association, the American Dental Association and Rotary International.
Dr. Ulmer’s hobbies include hunting, fishing and spending quality time with her husband and twins.

Edward V. Brown, III, D.D.S. - Orthodontist
Dr. Brown was born in Temple, Texas and raised in Covington, Louisiana. After completing high school at St. Paul’s in Covington, Dr. Brown attended the University of Virginia where he earned his undergraduate degree. From there, Dr. Brown attended The Louisiana State University School of Dentistry where he was awarded a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, and then participated in the school’s Dental Residency Program. Dr. Brown received his orthodontic credentials at St. Louis University.
In addition to being named to Diplomat status with the American Board of Orthodontics, Dr. Brown is an active member of the American Academy of Orthodontics, the American Dental Association, the Louisiana Dental Association, the New Orleans Dental Association, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Rotary International and the Greater New Orleans Executive Association.
In his spare time, Dr. Brown enjoys fishing, hunting and working in the garden.

Joseph R. Lacoste, Jr., DDS
H. Joseph Le, DDS
Taro Digney, DDS
Gregory Greenwood, DMD
Rahaf Kanawati, DDS
Brittney Jones, DDS
Dominick Alongi, DDS - Endodontist
Payal Anand, DDS - Periodontist
Jessica B. Ulmer, DDS - Orthodontist
Ed Brown, III - Orthodontist