Born and raised in Ville Platte, Dr. Fontenot has strong roots in the Acadiana area. At a young age, his parents taught him about the importance of customer and patient care. With Dr. Fontenot's mother as a registered nurse and his father, an established family dentist in Ville Platte, he learned early on to take pride in caring for patients.
He graduated from LSU Alexandria - Magna Cum Laude - with a BS in Biological Sciences and later furthered his education, receiving a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from LSU Health Science Center in New Orleans. Dr. Fontenot graduated top of his class at LSU with many prestigious awards including the following: C. Edmund Kells, OKU Dental Honor Society, Academy of General Dentistry Senior Award, Academy of Operative Dentistry Senior Award, International Congress of Oral Implantologists Senior Award, American Academy of Periodontology Senior Award, and American Academy Implant Dentistry Senior Award.
After dental school, he accepted and completed a General Dentistry Residency at University of Florida College of Dentistry in Jacksonville, FL. At the University of Florida, he learned all of the disciplines in-depth with a special emphasis on full mouth reconstruction and surgery utilizing dental implants, crowns, veneers, and removable prosthetics.
Since completing his residency, Dr. Fontenot has done more than 500 hours of Continuing Dental Education in orthodontics (certified provider Six Month Smiles and Invisalign), bone grafts, dental implants (certified provider of Nobel Boicare, sedation dentistry, nitrous oxide, oral sedation) practice management, rotary endodontics, gum grafts, cosmetic dentistry, and pediatrics. He has a strong desire to learn from the best teachers across the country and use the latest technology to provide the highest quality patient care.
For the past few years, Dr. Fontenot worked at his father's dental practice in Ville Platte and multiple health centers throughout Acadiana. From this experience, he was able to increase his scope of practice to pediatrics - allowing him to treat adults and children in his current practice.
Dr. Fontenot has been married to his high-school sweetheart for almost 10 years. They have one beautiful little girl, Lilah Kate Fontenot, who is 4 years-old and a son, Liam Paul, who is 2 and a half. His wife is a teacher at a local Catholic school, St. Leo-Seton. Dr. Fontenot lives with his family in Carencro - and they love it. He enjoys exercising, movies, music, and hanging out with friends and family.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 576 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestKen Sam
a year ago
I Highly Recommend Their Service!! Awesome Staff!
Randal Olivier
a year ago
The whole staff was excellent all the way from the receptionist to the doctor. Had three extractions done and where fast and painless. I would highly recommend fontenot family dentistry.
Emily Jeanmard
a year ago
Incredibly special crew. They take care of you with such care and professionalism.
Jenny Roberts
a year ago
Very caring and professional staff
Dale Andrus
a year ago
Wonderful very good caring staff unbelievable great experience. I won't mind going back
Michell Lewis
a year ago
I loved my visit the staff is wonderful and did not have to wait very long..and they took the time to explain very well 5 star for sure !!!
mastersmartjason
a year ago
I recently was looking for a dentist and I found more than that. I found a full staff of professional caring people. To them, it wasn't about get the job done and get on with the next patient. They treat you as an individual. They are very attentive, patient and most of all caring. They eliminate any fear you may have for going to a dentist's office. I thank them for welcoming me with open arms and look forward in continuing future services with the Fontenot Family Dentistry family.
Allan Clark
a year ago
This is the best dentist and staff I have ever used
Whitney Denison
a year ago
Always a pleasure with this staff. Very professional and kind.
Ines Maldonado
a year ago
The Staff and Dr Fontenot are spectacular professional Group how they work together it's amazing we could not ask for better service . I rated them 10 10 Stars
Collin Bercier
a year ago
I can honestly say that I enjoyed going to the dentist......very professional and efficient
Scott Soileau
a year ago
I was seen promptly and on short notice after chipping a tooth. Very courteous and professional staff and excellent care from Dr. Fontenot.
Richard Thibodeaux
a year ago
I was able to make an appointment on short notice to take care of a tooth issue. Very friendly and accommodating as always. I have been using this office for two years and have no complaints at all.
James Joubert
a year ago
I drove thirteen hours for my appointment from Knoxville TN. I won't go to anyone else; all are professional, courteous, and excel in their particular area. Would give more stars if available! Awesome practice!
Haily Daly
a year ago
Best crew in our area! From the front office staff, to the hygienist, to the dentist, everyone was fabulous!
Kathy Hayden
a year ago
Today was my first visit for an emergency cracked tooth. All of the employees were wonderful and made the experience comfortable explaining every step in the procedure and options!!
Colin Livingston
a year ago
By far one of the best dentist experiences I've ever had. Very kind staff. I had a tooth break and they got me in and out same day. 10/10
Jacoby Recard
a year ago
Wow!! Y'all made me feel so comfortable while getting my teeth pulled!! I'll definitely be back.
Cory Bullard
a year ago
Kind and very professional. The cleanings are great, because they aren't so rough with your gums. Mallory is the best!!
Shalana Green
a year ago
I was very well pleased with the office staff and the dentist Dr. Porter. And I plan on going back and making this clinic my permanent dental office. Highly recommended!
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