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Brandon Bean, D.D.S.
A New Orleans native, Dr. Brandon Bean graduated from Edna Karr High School in 2006. He attended Louisiana State University, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in 2011. In 2016, Dr. Bean received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Howard University. After earning his doctoral degree, Dr. Bean completed a residency in Advanced General Dentistry at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. This residency provided him the opportunity to refine his skills and become an experienced and well-rounded dentist. Dr. Bean’s goal as a dentist is to provide quality comprehensive dental care for the community. He places emphasis on educating his patients on the importance of good oral health care.
A New Orleans native, Dr. Brandon Bean graduated from Edna Karr High School in 2006. He attended Louisiana State University, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in 2011. In 2016, Dr. Bean received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Howard University. After earning his doctoral degree, Dr. Bean completed a residency in Advanced General Dentistry at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. This residency provided him the opportunity to refine his skills and become an experienced and well-rounded dentist. Dr. Bean’s goal as a dentist is to provide quality comprehensive dental care for the community. He places emphasis on educating his patients on the importance of good oral health care.
During his free time, Dr. Bean enjoys fishing and spending time with family and friends.
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 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.
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!
Vy-Vien Nguyen, D.D.S.
Dr. Vy-Vien Nguyen was born in New Orleans and raised in Slidell. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology at Louisiana State University. Dr. Nguyen then earned her Doctorate in Dental Surgery at LSU School of Dentistry. Outside of dentistry, she loves traveling, being by the water, trying new restaurants and enjoying new experiences.
Dr. Vy-Vien Nguyen was born in New Orleans and raised in Slidell. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology at Louisiana State University. Dr. Nguyen then earned her Doctorate in Dental Surgery at LSU School of Dentistry. Outside of dentistry, she loves traveling, being by the water, trying new restaurants and enjoying new experiences.
Anthony Pham, D.D.S.
Dr. Anthony Pham graduated from Louisiana State University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science. He then earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Southern California dental school, where he developed an interest in all aspects of dentistry. In his free time, Dr. Pham enjoys playing volleyball, cooking and traveling the world.
Dr. Anthony Pham graduated from Louisiana State University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science. He then earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Southern California dental school, where he developed an interest in all aspects of dentistry. In his free time, Dr. Pham enjoys playing volleyball, cooking and traveling the world.
Tri Tran, D.D.S.
Dr. Tri Tran is a lifelong resident of the New Orleans metro area and a proud Tiger alumnus of Louisiana State University. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the LSU School of Dentistry. In his free time, Dr. Tran enjoys traveling, good food, and spending time with his friends and family.
Dr. Tri Tran is a lifelong resident of the New Orleans metro area and a proud Tiger alumnus of Louisiana State University. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the LSU School of Dentistry. In his free time, Dr. Tran enjoys traveling, good food, and spending time with his friends and family.
Jeffrey Wiggins, DDS
Born and raised in Slidell, Dr. Wiggins is a proud lifelong resident. He is a Slidell High School graduate; he also earned his undergraduate degree from the University of New Orleans and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the LSU School of Dentistry. He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry. He is married to Amy Hall Wiggins, and they have 2 sons, Brandt and Cole.
Born and raised in Slidell, Dr. Wiggins is a proud lifelong resident. He is a Slidell High School graduate; he also earned his undergraduate degree from the University of New Orleans and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the LSU School of Dentistry. He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry. He is married to Amy Hall Wiggins, and they have 2 sons, Brandt and Cole.
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.
