
Deeply committed patient-outcome oriented professional with vast experience, training, and with a wide variety of skill sets.Accustomed to leadership and mentorship of others as well as being an integral part of a team. High work ethic and stability of performance.
Associate General Dentist
Participated in proposing, developing, and enforcing regulatory rules and statutes of the Louisiana Dental Practice Act. Engaged in investigation and hearings of possible violations by licensed dentists and hygienists.
Restorative Dentistry
Same Day Crowns ( two systems )
Oral Surgery - simple and surgical extractions, bone grafts
Dental Implantology -Diect and Guided
Clear Aligner Therapy Orthodontics - two systems
Board Certified Dental Sleep Medicine - Oral Pliance Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Certified LASER Surgery -hard and soft tissue
Endodontics
Neuromuscular Dentistry -TMD / Myofascial Pain management and treatment
Bruxism Splint Therapy
Prosthodontics - complete Conventional, Implant Supported Fixed Implant Supported Removable, Partsl Dentures
Cosmetic Dentistry - Direct and Indirect Veneers, Crowns, Composite Reshaping and Enamelopasty Recontouring
Implant Crowns, Complete, and Partial Fixed Prosthetics
LASER Gum Lifts
Recontouring,
In-Office Whitening
Interim and Final Prosthetics for Surgery
Velscope
Cone Beam Computerized Tomography Interpretation and Implant Surgical Guide and Treatment Planning
Digital Scanning and Imagery(three systems)
OcclusalAdjustments
Trigger Point Injection
Botulinum injection either for Facial Cosmetic and myospasm relief
La
bial Dermal Fillers
SalivaTesting for bacterial, inflammatory Enzyme, and genetic investigation
Simple Biopsies
Athletic Performance and Protective Mouth Guards
Journals that articles or interviews have appeared in:
Contemporary Esthetics and Restorative Practice. Veneer Case
Dental Economics. Geriatric Aesthetic Dentistry
Journal, Louisiana Dental Association. Guest Editorial- Federal HMO Bill's Impact on Private Practices in United States.
Journal, Louisiana Dental Association. Effective Hill Visits with Grassroots Team Members
Journal of Dental Sleep Medicine, AI and its Futurr in Oral Appliance Therapy, 2025, opinion paper.
Lectures Given / Speaking Engagements:
Northlake Dental Association. Louisiana's Informed Consent Act. Destin, Fla
Northlake Dental Association. Management of Difficult Chronic Halitosis Cases. Covington, LA
Biolase LASER Company. Use of dental all-tissue LASER in General Practice. Baton Rouge, LA
Biolase LASER Company. Use of dental all-tissue LASER in General Practice. Jackson, MS.
Biolase LASER Company. Use of dental all-tissue LASER in General Practice. Oxford, AL
Biolase LASER Company. Art and Science, All-tissue LASER as it applies to all specialties of Dental Practice. Birmingham, AL.
Biolase LASER Company. Presenter at Exhibit Booth, NODA/LDA Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA
Biolase LASER Company. Use of Dental LASERs and application to Social Network marketing. Shreveport, LA.
Biolase LASER Company. Use of dental all-tissue LASER in General Practice. New Orleans, LA
American Dental Association Political Action Committee, Orientation to Political Action through the ADA, a talk with Senior Dental Students.
AGD dinner for Senior Dental Students Sponsored by Patterson Dental Co. in conjunction with Biolase LASER Company. Use of dental all-tissue LASER in General Practice. San Antonio, TX
Crescent City Study Club Use of dental all-tissue LASER in General Practice. New Orleans, LA
Miscellaneous Awards, Certifications, and Training:
Licensed to practice Dentistry, Louisiana
Graduate, Charter Class, LSU Compendium for Cosmetic Dentistry
Permitted for Adult Enteral Conscious Sedation, Louisiana
Grader, Council of Interstate Testing Agencies
Alumnus, Las Vegas institute for Advanced Dental Studies
Branemark Certified Implant Provider, 1985
Invisalign Certification, Align Tecnologies, Lake Martin, AL, 2000.
Discus Dental, Invisalign Recertification Atlanta, GA, 2004.
Award of Excellence, ADA Legislative Grassroots Program
CEREC Trained, 2005.
LASER Certification, Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, 2002.
LASER Certification, World Clinical LASER Institute, 2006
Clear Correct Certification, 2012.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified, AHA, ongoing.
Private Pilot's License, 1982
BOTOX Certified - American Academy of Facial Esthetics, 2013,
Dermal Filler Certified - American Academy of Facial Esthetics, 2013.
Implant Placement LSUHSC Continuing Dental Education, 2015.
Qualified Dentist, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, 2017
Preferred Provider, Align Technologies (Invisalign clear braces). 2017
Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine 2019.
American Dental Association, Past Grassroots Coordinator for Louisiana.
Louisiana Dental Association, Past Delegate to House
Northlake Dental Association, Past President, vice-President, Secretary, Board of Governors
Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Honorary Dental Society
Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry
Diplomate, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. Anual Merting Committee Member.
Louisiana Academy of Sleep Medicine, Board Member.
Fellow, American Academy of Oral Systemic Health.
Past affiliations:
Fellowship eligible, International College of Crania-Mandibular Orthopedics
American Academy of Cranio-Facial Pain
New Orleans Dental Association, Coordinator of Audio-Visual needs - Annual Conference ( 1980-1985 ).
American Equilibration Society, Member ( 2004 )
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Sustaining Member ( 1996 - 2009 )
Makkar Advantage (Pure Power Mouth Guard ) ( 2009 – 2012 )
Provider, P3 Mouthwear (www.p3mouthwear.com) ( 2012 – 2014 )
Member, Academy of Sports Dentistry ( 2010 )
Member, Doctors for Oral Conscious Sedation (2000 -2005 )
International Academy of Comprehensive Aesthetics ( 2004- 2007 )
Community Care Provider for Veterans Administration, 2019-2024
Donated Dental Services - volunteer dentist treating physically and mentally handicapped adult and teens. 1980-2019
All-Saints Free Dental Clinic - board member and volunteer dentist (1996-2007)
Volunteer, Missions of Mercy Audubon Zoo Victims of Katrina effort (September,2005)
Ordained Deacon, First Baptist Church, Covington, LA 1986-present.
Cosmetic Dental Consultant, NFL New Orleans Saintsations(2002-2017)
Extreme Makeover Home Edition Volunteer restoring First Emmanuel Baptist Church in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina (2006)
Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity's Musician's Village, New Orleans, LA (2006)
Past fund raising for Safe Harbor Northshore Shelter for Women and Children
Youth Bible Fellowship Teacher, FBC Covington, LA (2004-2012)
Assistant Boy Scout Leader, Merit Badge Counselor, Medical Officer, Troop 111, Boy Scouts of America, STUMC, Mandeville, LA (2006-2013)
NFL Players Association - treating former and current players with Sleep Breathing Disorders, 2011.
Volunteer, Louisiana Missions of Mercy, New Orleans, October, 2013, Baton Rouge 2018.
Missions of Mercy Louisiana Board, 2013-present. Providing dental, oral, and health treatment and education free to Louisiana residents.
World Mission Partners Medical/Dental Mission 2015. 2016,2017, 2022.
State Coordinator and Senatorial / Congressional Contact Dentist, American Dental Association. (2002-2016)
Commemorative Air Force, Big Easy Wing founding member. 2017-2024.
Commemorative Air Force, Bayou State Escadrille Wing founding member, and Safety Officer. 2021- February 2026.
Louisiana Academy of SleepMedicine - Board of Directors January 2026- present.
AADSM Member, Annual Meeting Committee 2024-2026