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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’s married and has no children. Dr. Hafford enjoys Saints, Hornets, and LSU sports, as well as golf and fishing.
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’s married and has no children. Dr. Hafford enjoys Saints, Hornets, and LSU sports, as well as golf and fishing.
Joseph R. Lacoste, Jr., D.D.S.
Dr. Lacoste was born and raised in the New Orleans area. After graduating high school from The New Orleans Academy in 1972, he received his undergraduate degree from the University of New Orleans. He then went on to receive a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in New Orleans in 1980. Dr. Lacoste is a member of the American Dental Association, the Louisiana Dental Association, the New Orleans Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. He always finds time to be with family and friends, and enjoys fishing and playing music.
Dr. Lacoste was born and raised in the New Orleans area. After graduating high school from The New Orleans Academy in 1972, he received his undergraduate degree from the University of New Orleans. He then went on to receive a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in New Orleans in 1980. Dr. Lacoste is a member of the American Dental Association, the Louisiana Dental Association, the New Orleans Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. He always finds time to be with family and friends, and enjoys fishing and playing music.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Eric M. Macaluso, D.D.S. – Orthodontist
Dr. Eric M. Macaluso is a life-long resident of the New Orleans metropolitan area and a proud alumnus of Jesuit High School and the University of New Orleans. After receiving his doctorate of dental surgery from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, Dr. Macaluso completed his orthodontic residency at Louisiana State University. When not working, he is a die-hard Saints and LSU fan and enjoys spending time with his wife and four children.
Dr. Eric M. Macaluso is a life-long resident of the New Orleans metropolitan area and a proud alumnus of Jesuit High School and the University of New Orleans. After receiving his doctorate of dental surgery from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, Dr. Macaluso completed his orthodontic residency at Louisiana State University. When not working, he is a die-hard Saints and LSU fan and enjoys spending time with his wife and four children.
Lida Mirzai, D.M.D. – Oral Surgeon
Dr. Lida Mirzai is an oral maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Louisiana. She received her doctor of dental medicine degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Following that she completed her internship at Louisiana State University where she received extensive training in dentoalveolar cases and facial trauma. She then completed her residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Kansas City. During that time, she obtained her general surgery certification at the Level 1 trauma center at University Health Truman Medical Center.
Dr. Lida Mirzai is an oral maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Louisiana. She received her doctor of dental medicine degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Following that she completed her internship at Louisiana State University where she received extensive training in dentoalveolar cases and facial trauma. She then completed her residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Kansas City. During that time, she obtained her general surgery certification at the Level 1 trauma center at University Health Truman Medical Center.
Dr. Mirzai has expertise in multiple aspects of her field and is especially thrilled to bring her extensive experience in facial cosmetics and injectables to our patients. Her other surgical interests include impacted Wisdom teeth, Dental Implant Surgery, Benign Pathology and many others.
In her spare time, Dr. Mirzai loves to hike, ride her bicycle, participate in yoga and Pilates, and travel around the world. Ask her about her last trip!
Anthony Nguyen, D.D.S.
Dr. Anthony Nguyen was born and raised in New Orleans East and earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Xavier University of Louisiana. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry. Dr. Nguyen enjoys his many hobbies, including working on cars, cooking, bartending and tending to his aquariums. He loves to explore many different restaurants and try out new dishes.
Dr. Anthony Nguyen was born and raised in New Orleans East and earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Xavier University of Louisiana. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry. Dr. Nguyen enjoys his many hobbies, including working on cars, cooking, bartending and tending to his aquariums. He loves to explore many different restaurants and try out new dishes.
Dr. Nguyen’s primary goal in life is making the world a better place by spreading happiness one smile at a time. He is enthusiastic, fun and caring. He hopes to set a good example to his peers and help shape a better future. His positivity is contagious and he looks forward to treating patients with the best care he can provide.
Jared Palmer, D.M.D.
Candice St. Etienne, D.D.S., M.H.A.
Dr. Candice St. Etienne grew up in the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans. After graduating from Ben Franklin High School, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience with a minor in Spanish from Tulane University where she was a track athlete, her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from LSU School of Dentistry, and a Master of Healthcare Administration from LSU-S. “Dr. St” is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and National Dental Association. She enjoys eating out at new places, exploring zoos and museums, and traveling with her husband, son, and 3 dogs.
Dr. Candice St. Etienne grew up in the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans. After graduating from Ben Franklin High School, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience with a minor in Spanish from Tulane University where she was a track athlete, her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from LSU School of Dentistry, and a Master of Healthcare Administration from LSU-S. “Dr. St” is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and National Dental Association. She enjoys eating out at new places, exploring zoos and museums, and traveling with her husband, son, and 3 dogs.
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.
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.
