Request An Appointment
Steven Cummings, D.D.S.
Dr. Cummings was born and raised in Baton Rouge. He received his bachelor’s degree from Louisiana Tech University and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in 2008. Dr. Cummings is the first dentist in his family. He is married and has twins. He enjoys, travelling, swimming, and spending time with friends. He also rides in the Mardi Gras Krewe of Endymion parade.
Dr. Cummings was born and raised in Baton Rouge. He received his bachelor’s degree from Louisiana Tech University and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in 2008. Dr. Cummings is the first dentist in his family. He is married and has twins. He enjoys, travelling, swimming, and spending time with friends. He also rides in the Mardi Gras Krewe of Endymion parade.
Emily A Dalluge, D.D.S.
Dr. Emily Dalluge grew up in rural Iowa and attended the University of northern Iowa, where she received a bachelor’s degree in Biology-Honors Research. Following her undergraduate career, she attended the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, where she graduated in 2022. In her free time, Dr. Dalluge enjoys yoga, photography, biking and being outdoors. She looks forward to learning more about her new home and joining the team.
Dr. Emily Dalluge grew up in rural Iowa and attended the University of northern Iowa, where she received a bachelor’s degree in Biology-Honors Research. Following her undergraduate career, she attended the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, where she graduated in 2022. In her free time, Dr. Dalluge enjoys yoga, photography, biking and being outdoors. She looks forward to learning more about her new home and joining the team.
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.
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.
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.
Cyrus J. Mansouri, D.D.S.
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!
Jared A. Nass, D.D.S.
Dr. Nass was born and raised in New Orleans and attended Isidore Newman High School. He received his undergraduate degree at Colorado College and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at LSU School of Dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Louisiana Dental Association, and the New Orleans Dental Association. Dr. Nass has been ranked as one of “America’s Top Dentists” by the Consumers’ Research Council of America. He also has an interest in historic renovations.
Dr. Nass was born and raised in New Orleans and attended Isidore Newman High School. He received his undergraduate degree at Colorado College and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at LSU School of Dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Louisiana Dental Association, and the New Orleans Dental Association. Dr. Nass has been ranked as one of “America’s Top Dentists” by the Consumers’ Research Council of America. He also has an interest in historic renovations.
Dylan Racha, D.D.S.
Dr. Dylan Racha grew up in Holland Patent, New York, where he ran cross-country, track and swam competitively. He trained at the University of Buffalo for his dental certificate and is now training at Louisiana State School of Dentistry for a certificate in Oral Surgery. Dr. Racha likes to exercise, hike and participate in water sports.
Dr. Dylan Racha grew up in Holland Patent, New York, where he ran cross-country, track and swam competitively. He trained at the University of Buffalo for his dental certificate and is now training at Louisiana State School of Dentistry for a certificate in Oral Surgery. Dr. Racha likes to exercise, hike and participate in water sports.
Jeffrey Snitzer, D.M.D. – Periodontist
Dr. Snitzer has been practicing periodontics for over 25 years. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Washington University in 1983, and his certificate in Periodontics from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in 1985. He enjoys playing tennis and golf.
Dr. Snitzer has been practicing periodontics for over 25 years. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Washington University in 1983, and his certificate in Periodontics from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in 1985. He enjoys playing tennis and golf.
Bonnie Muro Ust, D.D.S.
Dr. Ust was born in New Orleans and raised in Metairie. She graduated from Mount Carmel Academy, then earned a Bachelor of Biological Sciences at LSU and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from LSU School of Dentistry. She is a vegetarian, and loves to home-decorate, make crafts, and attend local festivals. Dr. Ust is also proud mom to a daughter.
Dr. Ust was born in New Orleans and raised in Metairie. She graduated from Mount Carmel Academy, then earned a Bachelor of Biological Sciences at LSU and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from LSU School of Dentistry. She is a vegetarian, and loves to home-decorate, make crafts, and attend local festivals. Dr. Ust is also proud mom to a daughter.
Justin Wu, D.D.S.
Dr. Wu was born in Kansas City, Missouri and raised in Wichita, Kansas. He received his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering at the University of Kansas and his dental degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He completed a residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) at Wichita State University. Dr. Wu has an identical twin brother and enjoys golf, college basketball and football, reading, flying, and playing with his dogs. He is also strongly committed to continuing education in dentistry.
Dr. Wu was born in Kansas City, Missouri and raised in Wichita, Kansas. He received his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering at the University of Kansas and his dental degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He completed a residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) at Wichita State University. Dr. Wu has an identical twin brother and enjoys golf, college basketball and football, reading, flying, and playing with his dogs. He is also strongly committed to continuing education in dentistry.
