Dr. Linda Cao was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. In the year 2000, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from Louisiana State University. She then went on to attend and graduate from LSU School of Dentistry with a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in 2004. From there, Dr. Cao practiced as a general dentist for one year before joining the Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program at LSU School of Dentistry where she earned her certificate in Pediatric Dentistry in 2007. In 2008 she became Board Certified with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Cao currently has her own practice and does PRN work with Childrens Hospital Tooth Bus.
Dr. Cao holds medical staff privileges at Childrens Hospital and East Jefferson General Hospital in New Orleans. She also serves a Clinical Assistant Professor in the LSU School of Dentistrys Pediatric Dentistry Department. To further her education, Dr. Cao is currently pursuing her executive MBA degree from the University of New Orleans with an expected graduation date of late 2014. She is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Southwestern Society of Pediatric Dentistry, Louisiana Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Diplomate of American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association, and New Orleans Dental Association.
In addition, Dr. Cao routinely takes continuing education courses relevant to pediatric dentistry and sedation protocol as she strives to provide the best possible care to her patients by staying abreast of developments in her specialty.
Dr. Caos church community, equally as important, leads her to be an active member of her home church, Mary Queen of Vietnam and led her to be a board member for the MQVN CDC (Mary Queen of Vietnam Church, Community Development Corporations, Inc.), a non-profit organization helping to rebuild and restore the eastern New Orleans Vietnamese community devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
Dr. Linda Cao is one of fifteen children. She is married to Dr. Phuong Nguyen, an LSU Dental alumni member, and has two young children, Kaylie and Balian. In her free time, she devotes herself to spending it with her extensive family and children.
Dr. Deborah Yim was born in Chicago, Illinois and grew up in the north suburbs of the city. After high school she wanted to venture out, move somewhere new, and up at Tulane University in New Orleans. She graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology, and minors in French and Business. Dr. Yim always had an interest in health sciences, and went on to pursue dentistry at the University of Illinois at Chicago. During the summers in college and dental school, Dr. Yim went on mission trips to Mexico to provide dentistry to underserved communities. Throughout these trips she worked closely with children and discovered her love for working with kids, and recognizing the true need. Her mom made it a commitment to herself to go on a service trip every year, and now that Dr. Yim is finished with all her years of schooling, she hopes to join her mom in these trips. After graduating dental school in 2016, Dr. Yim returned to New Orleans! She pursued her post-graduate education in pediatric dentistry at Louisiana State University School of Dentistry and Childrens Hospital New Orleans. She graduated from LSU in 2018 with her Masters in Dental Science and certificate in Pediatric Dentistry.
In her free time, Dr. Yim loves to eat, travel, workout, and go fishing! Shes thankful to live in a city with an exciting culinary scene. To balance out all the eating she enjoys working out and running. She recently began powerlifting and has participated in a few competitions. When shes not trying a new restaurant or at the gym, shes usually traveling or fishing. After finishing residency, Dr. Yim just wasnt ready to leave New Orleans and is thrilled for the opportunity to work with Dr. Cao and Dr. Richardson at Smile Bright Pediatric Dental Care. She is very excited to provide care to and join the New Orleans community! Dr. Yim is also a member of the Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and American Dental Association.
Dr. Tyler is a Mandeville, LA native. After graduating from St. Pauls School, he attended University of Colorado at Boulder where he earned a degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Following undergrad, he returned to Louisiana and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from LSU School of Dentistry in 2018. During dental school he received numerous recognitions including graduating with Honors in Research, serving as President of the LSU Pediatric Dentistry chapter, recipient of the Consumer Healthcare Preventive Dentistry Scholarship, Community Service Award for Pediatric Outreach, member of C. Edmund Kells Honor Society, and much more. Following dental school, he completed his Pediatric Dentistry Residency at Childrens National Hospital in Washington, D.C., which is continuously ranked as one of the nations top 10 pediatric hospitals. During his residency, he was selected to serve as the Chief Resident. When not taking care of your children, Dr. Tyler and his girlfriend, Kristin, love cooking, traveling, global dental outreach, and spending time outdoors with their fur babies, Luna and Louis.
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Rating 4.1 out of 5 based on 16 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestDanielle Douglas
2 years ago
My children have been going to dr.linda coa for 9 years and adore her. the team is very attentive and love the children definitely recommend them best pediatric dentistry in my opinion.
SomeGirl3405
2 years ago
Horrible customer service.
Danielle Douglas
3 years ago
My children have been going to dr.linda coa for 9 years and adore her. the team is very attentive and love the children definitely recommend them best pediatric dentistry in my opinion.
SomeGirl3405
3 years ago
Horrible customer service.
Martha Arnold
4 years ago
Only dentist I trust with my kids. Gentle, caring and great staff as well.
Russell Schafer
5 years ago
Great dentist who does great work. She is fantastic with kids.
Martha Arnold
5 years ago
Only dentist I trust with my kids. Gentle, caring and great staff as well.
Russell Schafer
5 years ago
Great dentist who does great work. She is fantastic with kids.
Bashir Rezk
5 years ago
1- Waiting place is too old and is not clean. 2- Do not have place for kids interest. 3- Do not have good gift toys for kids 4- Staff neither appreciate kids nor parents
dara Minier
6 years ago
what to say... i get excited with the simple idea of going there, my baby enjoys so much every single visit. The assistants are so patient and nice... Dr. Linda Cao is just unbelievable, Amazing, Awesome. A+. I love them all and I'm sure my baby does too.
Bashir Rezk
6 years ago
1- Waiting place is too old and is not clean. 2- Do not have place for kids interest. 3- Do not have good gift toys for kids 4- Staff neither appreciate kids nor parents
dara Minier
6 years ago
what to say... i get excited with the simple idea of going there, my baby enjoys so much every single visit. The assistants are so patient and nice... Dr. Linda Cao is just unbelievable, Amazing, Awesome. A+. I love them all and I'm sure my baby does too.
Brittany Breaux
7 years ago
We met Dr. Cao and her staff over two weeks ago and she and her team treated us as if they've known us for ever. From the very first visit she has treated my family with the up most respect and best care that could be given. I would highly recommend this dental practice to anyone. I am beyond blessed and thankful that we've found such a great practice.
Diva Mom
7 years ago
My daughter's first visit was great, but it quickly went downhill. The office staff sucks. They are very rude. The "supervisor" contacted me & was going back & forth with me on an issue regarding a hospital appointment for my daughter. When I asked to speak with the Dentist, she hung up. If you're looking for great customer service, DO NOT go there.
Crystal W.Bacon
7 years ago
First time there my son felt so comfortable (not to mention he been at his previous 1 a while never felt this way) she also did his surgery today. Excellent bed side manners, very informative, & like how it doesn't feel like that Dr patient relationship. Get in to get you out. She truly cares about what's in the best interest of child. Would definitely recommend her!!!!
Diva Mom
8 years ago
My daughter's first visit was great, but it quickly went downhill. The office staff sucks. They are very rude. The "supervisor" contacted me & was going back & forth with me on an issue regarding a hospital appointment for my daughter. When I asked to speak with the Dentist, she hung up. If you're looking for great customer service, DO NOT go there.
Brittany Breaux
8 years ago
We met Dr. Cao and her staff over two weeks ago and she and her team treated us as if they've known us for ever. From the very first visit she has treated my family with the up most respect and best care that could be given. I would highly recommend this dental practice to anyone. I am beyond blessed and thankful that we've found such a great practice.
Crystal W.Bacon
8 years ago
First time there my son felt so comfortable (not to mention he been at his previous 1 a while never felt this way) she also did his surgery today. Excellent bed side manners, very informative, & like how it doesn't feel like that Dr patient relationship. Get in to get you out. She truly cares about what's in the best interest of child. Would definitely recommend her!!!!
India Wantland
9 years ago
She is excellent with kids and and excellent all around Dentist. Love her!!
Gina Baglio
9 years ago
Dr. Linda Cao is an Excellent, Conservative Pediatric Dentist! We have been going to her for many years. Every time we go, we are Very Satisfied! My three children are always comfortable, smiling and have never cried - even from Dental extractions to Dental Cleaning. Dr. Cao and her Staff treats your kids like they are their own kids and gives the Best Support. Always a Great Experience and Reasonable prices!
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