Exceptional Dental of LA has proudly been serving the South Louisiana region since 2001. We provide exceptional Louisiana dental care to our communitiesfrom general dentistry to emergency dental care and specialty procedures

At Exceptional Dental, your smile is our top priority. We are dedicated to providing you with the personalized and gentle care that you deserve. When you visit our office, you can expect all that modern dentistry has to offer, including a comprehensive list of general, restorative and cosmetic dental services to meet the needs of the whole family. Our goal is to assist each patient in achieving and maintaining long-term dental health and a beautiful smile.

A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. Should dental urgent care be needed, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible.

As a practice, we are true believers that preventative care and education are the keys to optimal dental health. We strive to provide dental health care vs. disease care. Thats why we focus on thorough exams checking the overall health of your teeth and gums, performing oral cancer exams, and taking x-rays when necessary. We also know that routine cleanings, flossing, sealants, and fluoride are all helpful in preventing dental disease. Not only are we focused on the beauty of your smile, were also concerned about your health. A review of your medical history can help us stay informed of your overall health, any new medications, and any illnesses that may impact your dental health.

Infection control in our office is also very important to us. To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and cross contamination processes using standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy. To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care. Also, being members of various professional dental associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.

Building a foundation of trust by treating our patients as special individuals is vital to our success. We understand how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, and how we can make a difference in providing a relaxing and positive experience. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care and service to make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible.

Restorative dentistry is a common term used in the dental field. It can refer to a variety of dental work. But commonly, it refers to procedures that try to restore both form and function of the mouth.

We use our teeth every day to bite, chew, and chomp, but how much do you actually know about them? Teeth are fascinating in and of themselves. From the second we are born our teeth are constantly changing.

This year is flying by really fast! Its already March and April is coming up pretty soon. Speaking of which, did you know that April is National Pet Month? That got us thinkingif you take a look at animal teeth, how different are they?

Dr. Mark Tinney was born in the small fishing town of Toca, Louisiana, located in St. Bernard parish. He grew up working with his family on shrimp and oyster boats, as he comes from a long line of commercial fisherman. That was where Dr. Tinney first learned the values of hard work and gained an appreciation for work ethic. He attended Brother Martin High School until 2005, when hurricane Katrina relocated his family to the Northshore. Dr Tinney attended and graduated from St. Pauls School in 2008.

After high school, Dr Tinney attended Southeastern Louisiana University where he was a member of the Biology Undergraduate Society, Beta Beta Beta (the department of biologys honor society) and Delta Omega Alpha (The department of Biologys pre professional society). Dr. Tinney also served as a student worker in the microbiology lab and graduated Magna Cum Laude. After graduation and before entering dental school, Dr Tinney worked with the global dental brigades and helped provide dentistry as well as new forms of irrigation systems for the underserved people in the jungles of panama. It was on this trip that he saw firsthand how life changing and gratifying dentistry can be.

Dr Tinney attended Louisiana State University School of dentistry where his passion for dentistry was born. He received the Southwest Academy Award for excellence in restorative dentistry upon his graduation. Dr Tinney continues to expand his knowledge of dentistry alongside Dr. Berthelot by attending continuing education courses on root canal procedures, dental implant placement, maintenance, and socket grafting extraction sites.

Dr. Tinney currently lives in Metairie and is engaged to his fianc Maddie. When he is not working, he is an avid fisherman and hunter. His other hobbies also include spending time with friends, being outside, and traveling with his fianc.

Dr. Crain is a native of East Texas, but received her Bachelor of Science degree from Centenary College of Louisiana and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry.

Dr. Crain loves all aspects of general dentistry and takes pride in providing quality and thorough dental care tailored for each individual patient. She strives to make your dental visit a comfortable one.

Dr. Melanie Chelette was born and raised in Oak Grove, LA. She now resides in Denham Springs, LA with her husband and two sons. She graduated with her undergraduate degree in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She went on to Louisiana State University to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

Dr. Darrell Bourg is the founder and CEO of Exceptional Dental. In practice since 2001, Dr. Bourg passionately leads Exceptional Dental to deliver the highest quality dental care at an affordable price with an emphasis on implant dentistry and all related implant therapy treatment.

Dr. Bourg is a high school graduate of Archbishop Shaw High School in 1990. He obtained a Dual Bachelors Degree in Chemistry and Biology with a minor concentration in Psychology and Philosophy from the University of New Orleans. He received his Doctorate in 2001 from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry and also a 2017 graduate of the Medical College of Georgias Comprehensive Training Program in Implant Dentistry. Dr. Bourg received advanced training at The Implant Learning Center in Chicago, The California Implant Institute in San Diego, The Sclar Center in Miami, and at The University of San Salvador with Dr. Samuel Lee.

Dr. Bourg is a member of NODA, LDA, ADA, AGD, AAID, and AACD.He is also a member if Westwego Rotary Club and a Fellow of International College of Oral Implantologist (FICOI). In 2013, Dr. Bourg became the president of the New Orleans Dental Association. He is also a current gratis professor in the Department of Fixed Prosthodontics at LSU dental school.

Dr. Michael Adragna is a New Orleans native who has been in practice since 2013 and is currently a co-partner of Exceptional Dental. He graduated from Archbishop Rummel High School and then earned his B.S. in Biological Sciences at Louisiana State University, where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. He received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans. In 2018 Dr. Adragna was inducted into the American Academy of Implant Dentistry as an Associate Fellow and the International Congress of Oral Implantology as a Fellow.

Dr. Adragna makes it his goal to ensure that his patients feel comfortable, which he accomplishes by listening to their concerns and keeping them well-informed through each step of their treatment. He primarily focuses on painless injections, pain management, and esthetic dentistry.

Dr. Jacob McInnis is a Baton Rouge native, who now resides in Mandeville, LA. He has been in practice of Implant Dentistry for the last six years is currently a co-partner of Exceptional Dental. He received his doctorate from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in 2012. Dr. McInnis is an American Academy of Implant Dentistry Associate Fellow, and also an International Congress of Oral Implantologists Fellow. He is always pursuing further education each year.

Dr. McInnis goal is to offer patients a sense of comfort and control in the dental chair. He strives to help patients feel at ease and to overcome possible dental phobias by utilizing sedation dentistry to create a painless environment.

Dr. Carlos Setti has been a pleased resident of New Orleans since 2006, where he loves practicing dentistry, and is Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry at LSU School of Dentistry. He has practiced in Los Angeles / Beverly Hills, California for over 20 years, where he attained a vast amount of experience in General and Cosmetic Dentistry crowns and bridges, veneers & beautiful smile makeovers. Dr. Setti is a Lumineers veneer provider, having worked directly with Lumineers creator Dr. Robert Ibsen. He is a certified Invisalign teeth-straightening doctor.

Dr. Setti has earned two DDS degrees, one from UMC School of Dentistry in Brazil in 1988, and a second from Howard University School of Dentistry in Washington, DC. Dr. Setti has completed many post-doctoral studies and training at USC, UCLA and Loma Linda Schools of Dentistry in California, and those in Louisiana, and in scientific sessions in California and Louisiana. Patients routinely compliment Dr. Setti on his relaxed, gentle, genuinely caring and professional nature, and on his critical esthetic care to all the beautiful details of their smiles.

In 2014, Dr. Setti won the Academy of Operative Dentistry Award for outstanding achievements in Operative Dentistry, and the Whipmix Corporation Award for the study and clinical application of Prosthodontics. He is a member of NODA, LDA, ADA, and AGD.

Dr. Mark Foster attended the University of North Carolina for his Bachelors in American History and received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery atthe University of North Carolina School of Dentistry. He completed a General Practice Residency through Weill-Cornell Medical College at Lincoln Medical Center in New York City, where he treated maxillofacial trauma patients in one of the nations busiest emergency departments. Dr. Foster has also received post-graduate advanced training in dental implants and cosmetic dentistry with The American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Dr. Foster is CITA Board Certified and affiliated withNODA,LDA,ADA, andAAID.

I consider myself to be extremely fortunate because my job simply entails doing what I love. Ive been around the field of dentistry all my life, with a grandfather, aunt, and uncle in the industry. I knew way back that I wanted to be a part of it as well.

Dr. Alice Ho was born and raised in Metairie, LA. Upon graduating from Grace King High School, she received a full college scholarship to attend the University of Texas at Austin. Afterward, she returned home to complete her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at Louisiana State University, in which she graduated with Honors. She went on to complete a one-year General Practice Residency at University Hospital, where she practiced comprehensive dentistry on medically compromised individuals. The year proved to be an invaluable experience as she learned how to manage fearful patients with various levels of sedation through oral and IV.

She knew early on in her career that she wanted to establish her professional career in New Orleans and wanted to give back to the city that had given her so much. To better serve her patients, she stays up to date and travels to hear world-renowned speakers in the field of dentistry. She has taken courses at LSU and The Pankey Institute to further her education on specific areas such as Orofacial pain and TMJ. Her goal for every patient that she encounters is to help them achieve optimal oral health and for her to provide an individualized approach to each person. Most importantly, she hopes to have a personal relationship with all her patients because she finds this part to be the most rewarding part of the dental profession.

During her spare time, she likes to enjoy New Orleans for everything that it has to offer! She especially enjoys the month of April due to the many festivals, French Quarter Fest and Jazzfest, in particular. When she can, she enjoys international travel.

Dr. Danny Giang is from Harvey, Louisiana in the Westbank of New Orleans and a graduate of Archbishop Shaw High School. He went to the Xavier University of Louisiana on a full academic scholarship and received his Bachelor of Science in Biology. Here, he was also a member of the pre-dental society. He then went on to obtain his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans.

Dr. Giangs passion for dentistry started when he began volunteer work as a Senior in High School. Seeing all of the problems with oral health in the community due to a lack of education and access to resources inspired him to want to help those in need. Today, Dr. Giang emphasizes listening to his patients concerns and communicating with them in a way that they can relate and understand. It is essential to him that patients can feel comfortable while being treated with the highest standard of care.

During his spare time, Dr. Giang enjoys spending time with family and friends. He has several hobbies and interests including watching Saints and LSU football, traveling to new places, trying new foods, and working out.

Dr. Guirges obtained his Bachelors in dentistry from The Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Egypt in 2009. Afterward, he pursued a masters degree in periodontics and joined the residency program at CWRU.

Recognizing the importance of sound prosthetic principles in surgical practice, Dr. Guirges commenced the fellowship program at Louisiana State University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Throughout the fellowship, Dr. Guirges focused his efforts on gaining experience in dental implant prosthodontics and managing complex restorative cases. Teaching is a passion for Dr. Guirges. He has lectured nationally and internationally on topics that include; Hard and soft tissue augmentation around implants, immediate implant placement techniques, and periodontal plastic surgery.

Dr. James Terrebonne is a native of Galliano, LA and a graduate of South Lafourche High School. His interests in dentistry came from his grandfather, Dr. Basil Gentry, who was in private practice in Larose, LA. Dr. Terrebonne earned a collegiate athletic scholarship in the sport of golf at Nicholls State University, where he also obtained his Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences with a minor in Chemistry. When he was a senior, he was awarded the Capital One All-Academic Honors Award for his performances on the golf course, and in the classroom.

Dr. Terrebonne focuses on quality and gentle dental care for all of his patients. He loves working in healthcare and helping patients with their dental needs. In addition, he has completed advanced education in oral sedation and esthetic dentistry.

During his spare time, Dr. Terrebonne enjoys playing golf and offshore fishing. He is a big fan of the LSU Tigers and New Orleans Saints, where he frequently attends home games in Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

Dr. Ashley White is from Homer, LA and currently resides in New Orleans, Louisiana. She studied Biology at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA and also at the University of New Orleans in New Orleans, LA. She received her Doctorate Degree from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in May of 2016 and is a member of NODA, LDA, and ADA.

Dr. White enjoys helping her patients meet their dental health needs. She wants to get to know her patients and help them achieve a healthy and esthetic smile. She is dedicated to bringing her patients the best care possible.

While studying at LSU School of Dentistry, she met her husband, Dr. Kris Norbo. They now live in Lakeview with their three dogs Pepper, Polo, and Gracie. During her spare time, Dr. White enjoys trying new restaurants and cheering on the Saints with her husband and dogs.

Dr. Katelynn Colburn is a dedicated dentist proudly serving her hometown of New Orleans and the surrounding areas. She is a graduate of Archbishop Chapelle High School and attended the University of Holy Cross where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelors in Biology. She then went on to receive her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in New Orleans. Dr. Colburn is CITA Board Certified and also a Certified Botox and Dermal Fillers Provider after completed continuing education classes in Esthetics.

Dr. Colburn offers advanced dentistry in a relaxed, caring atmosphere. Her philosophy is to treat her patients as a family by providing pain-free care while meeting each patients individual needs. Seeing a patients confidence and smile restored is her greatest reward.

When Dr. Colburn is not serving her community, you can find her with her significant other and their son. She enjoys cheering on her favorite teams, the New Orleans Saints and the Florida State Seminoles. Dr. Colburns other passions are traveling to new places, cooking family recipes, and attending the theatre.

Dr. Lani Dassey Landry was born and raised in Kenner, LA and is a graduate of Mount Carmel Academy in New Orleans. She received her Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences from Louisiana State University. At LSU, she was a member of the pre-dental society. From there, she went on to graduate with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from LSU School of Dentistry.

Dr. Dassey focuses on patient comfort and takes her time listening to the patients concerns and needs. She puts time and detail into all of her work, giving the patients smiles they have always wanted. Dr. Dassey also has experience treating children as well as adults and finds comfort in knowing that her patients leave the office happier and healthier. Dr. Dassey is CITA board certified and an active member of NODA, LDA, ADA, and AGD.

Although dental implants dont require extensive care like other dental prostheses, proper care and maintenance are still crucial. Doing so not only prevents potential damage but also helps avoid complications, such as bleeding and infections. Read on to learn how to take care of your dental implants properly.

Cleaning your dental implants is similar to how you brush your natural teeth. So, its essential to brush your teeth at least twice a day or after every meal. But, there are certain measures you should add to your routine to ensure proper care is given to your implants.

One of them is switching to a soft-bristled toothbrush. Its best to use one with extra soft bristles since hard bristles may irritate the gums around the dental implant when you brush your teeth. Besides that, opting for a gentle, non-abrasive toothpaste is also ideal. Using this will prevent scratches or damage to your artificial teeth, which might cause oral discomfort.

Flossing helps remove food, bacteria, and plaque in between your teeth. So, despite being overlooked at times, flossing your teeth is crucial in maintaining proper oral hygiene. You can use regular floss or floss picks for your dental implants. Another option is water flossers, which are excellent for hard-to-reach areas, including implants placed further in your mouth.