Meet Our Dentists

Jill M. Donaldson, DDS Pediatric Dentist

On being a pediatric dental specialist...

"Why did  I become a pediatric dentist?  It's simple: I like to have fun. And growing up, I saw how very much my dad enjoyed going to work when other dads...and moms... didn't.  I find kids intriguing to work with and enjoy teaching them good oral hygiene so that their teeth will last a lifetime."

Pediatric Dentistry Residency:  Children's Hospital Dental Clinic, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, New Orleans, LA  2001

DDS:  Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, New Orleans, LA, 1999

Member: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association, New Orleans Dental Association, Northlake Dental Association, Louisiana Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Chairperson:  LDA Communication Committee

Advanced Training: Tooth-colored crowns for baby teeth, treatment for bottle & sippy cup decay

Hobbies & Interests: Golfing, reading, watching movies, and spending time with her family. 

Edward L. Donaldson, DDS Pediatric Dentist

"I love working with children, especially the fidgety ones who are seeing a dentist for the first time. By making dentistry fun for kids, I feel that I'm starting them on the road to good dental health... and a lifetime of beautiful smiles. I enjoy being able to calm a child's fears and make him or her feel good about going to the dentist."

DDS:  Loyola Dental School, 1968

Member: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Society of Dentistry for Children, American Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association,  Louisiana Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, New Orleans Dental Association

Chairperson: LDA Medicaid Task Force

Advanced Training: Pediatric dentistry, treatment for pacifier and nursing bottle mouth, orthodontic guidance

Author and creator:

Bippo Visits the Dentist Written by Edward L. Donaldson, Jr. D.D.S. Illustrated by Harriet N. Hastings copyright  ©1981 by Edward L. Donaldson, Jr., D.D.S. Bippo was written to provide an interesting and enjoyable story of a child's first visit to the dentist.  It covers all aspects of the dental encounter as written from a dentist's point of view. It is my sincere desire that this book serve as a useful aid in providing the preparation necessary to insure a positive dental experience for children.

Hobbies and Interests:  Hunting, fishing & organized dentistry

Tessa M. Smith, DDS Pediatric Dentist

"I became a pediatric dentist rather than an 'adult' dentist because I like working with kids. Unlike adults, kids don't have any established negative notions about going to the dentist. Every day, I have the opportunity to help kids develop a positive attitude toward dentistry... and dentists... that will last them for the rest of their life."

Externship:  Provided dental treatment on Navajo Indian Reservation, Ganado, AZ, 1997

DDS:  Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, New Orleans, LA, 1998

Member: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association, New Orleans Dental Association, Northlake Dental Association, Louisiana Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Advanced Training: Composite materials, tooth-colored crowns for baby teeth, orthodontic guidance

Hobbies & Interests:Gardening, antiques, reading