Doctor & Team
Dr. Steve
General Dentist and Practice Owner
Dr. Steve became a dentist in 2004 and has been the owner and operator of CCFDentistry since 2010. He has a warm bedside manner and is devoted to earning the confidence of his patients. His reputation for providing beautiful cosmetic care and his success with helping people reach and maintain good oral health has led to him being voted year after year as one of the best dentists in Slidell and the greater New Orleans area.
“Early in my career, I had an advantage of working alongside my father as well as many other skilled dentists and specialists. That period of being mentored accelerated my development as a young doctor and gave me a stronger foundation of experience.”
BACKGROUND & PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Born and raised in Slidell.
- Graduate of Northshore High School in 1996, LSU in 2000.
- Earned a DDS from the LSU School of Dentistry in 2004.
- Completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency in 2005.
- Served on active duty as a dental officer in the U.S. Navy.
- Served as a clinical instructor in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry of the LSU School of Dentistry.
- Trained and worked specifically in pediatric dental care for over 10 years.
- Completed over 400 hours of continuing education.
- Member of the Seattle Study Club and Lake Pontchartrain Study Club.
Pam, RDH
Preventive Care Leader, Dental Hygienist
Pam has been a dental hygienist at CCFD since 1994 and spearheads our efforts to always improve patient care. She graduated from the University of Louisiana at Monroe with a BS degree in Dental Hygiene in 1993. She is married to her husband, Bobby, and together they spend most of their time cheering on their 4 children in their various activities. When she has time to herself, she enjoys jogging, exercising, or shopping.
Sue
Patient Care Manager
Sue has been with CCFD for more than 15 years. She was a long-time clinical assistant and now serves as our Patient Care Manager. She started working in dental care in 1983 and received her CDA certificate from the LSU School of Dentistry in 1985. Sue and her husband Mike have 2 daughters. She enjoys going to the beach and visiting with family.
Jennifer
Administrative Leader and Patient Care Coordinator
Jennifer has been a member of our team since 1998 and has worn many hats over the years. Today, she is our experienced administrative leader and patient care coordinator. She and her husband, Andre, have 4 children and are devoted baseball fans, spending countless hours supporting their kids at the ballpark. When Jennifer has free time, she spends it by reading or going to the movies.
Taylor
Lead Clinical Assistant
With CCFDentistry since 2015, Taylor received her Dental Assistant Certification in October of 2014 from the Fortis Institute Dental Assistant program in Pensacola, Florida. Taylor is a great asset to the team with her amazing ability to help others feel completely at ease in her presence. These qualities make her a natural when it comes to patient care and service. In her free time, Taylor enjoys visiting her family and friends and soaking up the local culture of New Orleans.
Melanie
Clinical Assistant
Melanie earned her certification as a dental assistant in 2019 and joined our team soon after. As a clinical assistant, she is hands on with all aspects of delivering treatment and keeping patient care running smoothly. She and her other half enjoy spending time together with their two young daughters. In her rare, spare moments she likes to paint, craft, and learn new art techniques.
Katherine, RDH
Dental Hygienist
Katherine graduated with an RDH from the LSU School of Dentistry in 1995. As a long-time patient at CCFDentistry, the opportunity to add her talent to our team came in 2020. She and her husband, Mike, have three children and reside in Mandeville, where she enjoys spending time with family, painting, and illustrating; she even has her artwork featured in a number of books!