Dr. Jill M Donaldson

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." 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, DDS – 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, DDS - 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." 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 Kellie Axelrad, DDS – Pediatric Dentist On Being a Pediatric Dental Specialist: "Working with children energizes me, and I can't imagine anything more rewarding. This motivates me to provide top-notch dental care and to give children a 'dental home', a place where they are comfortable and can depend on focused, excellent care. Ultimately, I try