Jill M. Donaldson, D.D.S. — 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.”
Board Certified: American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
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
Memberships: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association, New Orleans Dental Association, Northlake Dental Association and the Louisiana Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Advanced Training: Tooth-colored crowns for baby teeth, treatment for bottle and sippy cup decay and emergency treatment for trauma
Hobbies and Interests: Fitness, travel, watching movies and spending time with her family
Edward L. Donaldson, Jr., D.D.S. — Pediatric Dentist
On being a pediatric dental specialist: “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.”
Pediatric Internship and Residency: Children's Hospital, University of Alabama Dental School, 1970
DDS: Loyola Dental School, 1968
Memberships: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Society of Dentistry for Children, American Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association, Louisiana Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the New Orleans Dental Association.
Chairperson: LDA Medicaid Task Force
Advanced Training: Pediatric dentistry, treatment for pacifier and nursing bottle mouth and 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.
About the Book: “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 ensure a positive dental experience for children.”
Hobbies and Interests: Hunting, fishing and organized dentistry
Tessa M. Smith, D.D.S. — Pediatric Dentist
On being a pediatric dental specialist: “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.”
Board Certified: American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Pediatric Dentistry Residency: Children's Hospital Dental Clinic, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, New Orleans, LA, 2003
Externship: Provided dental treatment on Navajo Indian Reservation, Ganado, AZ, 1997
DDS: Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, New Orleans, LA, 1998
Memberships: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association, New Orleans Dental Association, Northlake Dental Association and the Louisiana Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Advanced Training: Composite materials, tooth-colored crowns for baby teeth and orthodontic guidance
Hobbies and Interests: Gardening, antiques and reading
Jennifer Vu, D.D.S. — Pediatric Dentist
Bio and picture coming soon.