Brian Babin, D.D.S. Dr. Brian Babin was born and raised in Houma and graduated from the LSU School of Dentistry in 1988. He lived in Colorado from 1996-2012, where he served as dentist for the Colorado Avalanche professional NHL hockey team. Dr. Babin enjoys traveling and fishing and is excited about coming back to his home town to serve the residents of Houma.
Minh Do, D.D.S. Dr. Minh Do was born and raised on the Westbank. He received his Bachelor of Science from Xavier University and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the LSU School of Dentistry. Dr. Do is an avid football fan, especially the New Orleans Saints. He enjoys running and lifting weights.
Joshua Hafford, D.D.S. Dr. Joshua Hafford attended Archbishop Rummel High School in Metairie, Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in New Orleans. He is married and has no children. Dr. Hafford enjoys Saints, Hornets, and LSU sports, as well as golf and fishing.
H. Joseph Le, D.D.S. Dr. Le was born in Saigon, Vietnam, but was raised a Cajun in Basile, Louisiana. He earned a Bachelor of Science in microbiology and biochemistry from Louisiana State University and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from LSU School of Dentistry. Dr. Le enjoys doing charity work and watching football. He also loves his job: I was born to be a dentist, says Dr. Le.
Jeremy M.H. Le, D.D.S. Dr. Jeremy M.H. Le was born in Marrero and raised on the Westbank. He graduated from Archbishop Shaw High School, Loyola University in New Orleans and USC School of Dentistry. Dr. Le played rugby from high school through college and beyond. He enjoys cooking, eating, fishing, hiking and dentistry.
Steven Le, D.D.S. Dr. Steven Le was born and raised in Biloxi, Mississippi. In 2007, he moved to New Orleans to attend Xavier University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in biology with a minor in chemistry in 2011. He then went on to receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from LSU in 2016. Dr. Le is a member of the American Dental Association and Louisiana Dental Association. He currently lives on the Westbank with his wife. Dr. Steven enjoys dancing, hanging out with friends and riding his bike.
Khanh Luong, D.D.S. Orthodontist Dr. Luong received an undergraduate degree from the University of Louisiana Lafayette, then a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry. He completed a residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Luong enjoys soccer and golf.
Angela Nguyen, D.D.S. Dr. Angela Nguyen was born in New Orleans East and is of Vietnamese descent. She graduated from Ben Franklin High School and earned a Bachelor of Science from Xavier University. She then went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the LSU School of Dentistry. Dr. Nguyen enjoys baking, cooking, crafts, travelling and hanging out with friends.
Branford Smith, D.D.S. Dr. Branford Smith was born and raised in Metairie, Louisiana. He is a proud alumnus of Jesuit High School, Xavier University and the LSU School of Dentistry. In his spare time, Dr. Branford enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Laura Porras Smith, D.D.S. Periodontist Dr. Laura Porras Smith is a graduate of Universidad Latina de Costa Rica where she received her D.D.S. in 2004. She then practiced as a general dentist for 3 years in a private practice in San Jose, Costa Rica. In 2013, she worked at a periodontist practice in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was then accepted into a fellowship for 1 year at Louisiana State University where she received training restoring single and multiple dental implants with the newest techniques.In 2014, she accepted a position in Louisiana State Universitys Post-Graduate Periodontal Program which she completed in 2017. She received extensive surgical and non-surgical training for modern periodontal and dental implant therapy including periodontal plastic surgery, bone grafting, implantology and what many people refer to as gum disease. Dr. Laura P. Smith is also certified by the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry for proficiency in Dental Laser Surgery.
She likes to sit down with each patient and reinforce methods to prevent further oral and periodontal disease. She likes to explain to the patient the many different treatment options using the most up to date diagnostic tools available and then provide the best treatment to suit that patients individual needs. Her first choice is always saving natural teeth, but if that is not possible she will always present the most modern alternatives available for her patient. She likes to treat each patient as if they were a member of her own family.