Southern Smiles Family Dentistry

06/09/2026

Our office is thrilled to be recognized as The Northshore’s Best Dentist for 2025.

Our team works hard every day to create a place where patients feel comfortable, cared for, and treated like family. This award is not just a reflection of our office; it’s a reflection of the amazing community we are privileged to serve.

To every patient who trusted us with their smile, recommended us to a friend, brought their family to our office, or took the time to vote for us, thank you. Your support means more than we can put into words.

We are so thankful for the relationships we’ve built over the years and for the opportunity to be part of so many of your lives. Watching families grow, celebrating milestones with our patients, and helping people smile with confidence is why we do what we do. 🩵

04/15/2026

Last week we had so much fun celebrating National Hygienist Week!

We surprised our hygienists with brunch and fun games. Watch the video below of them battling to see who can get gloves on the quickest after applying hand sanitizer!😂

04/11/2026

✨ Goodbyes are never forever… sometimes they’re just “see you later.” ✨

We are SO excited to welcome back our favorite traveling hygienist, Codi. Her positive energy, gentle touch, and genuine care for every patient make such a difference in our office. She has a way of making everyone feel comfortable, heard, and truly cared for.

Here are Codi’s questions and answers:

What is your favorite part of being a dental hygienist? My favorite thing about being a hygienist is when my patients understand and follow my advice and in turn, end up feeling better and healthier. I want every visit to be comfortable and enjoyable, but I cannot do it alone. I need my patients to do their part at home, so that we make a good team keeping them healthy and happy.

What is the best piece of dental advice you ever received? The best dental advice I’ve received is to meet your patients where they are. I never intend to lecture or make someone feel bad about their current oral conditions. It starts with one small step in the right direction and builds from there. No matter what you’ve been doing or not doing at home, or how long you’ve been out of the office — it just matters that you’re here now, and we can work together to get you where you need to be.

If you see her around the office, be sure to say hello. We are so lucky to have her back, even if it’s just for a little while! 💫

04/09/2026

✨Today we are celebrating our very own Southern Belle… Amanda! ✨

Amanda is coming up on her one year anniversary with our office, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the care she brings to our team every single day! From her gentle touch to her attention to detail, she makes every patient feel comfortable and cared for.

When she’s not creating healthy, beautiful smiles, Amanda loves to bake—and just like her work, everything she does is made with a whole lot of heart. 🧁💛

This week, we asked each of our hygienists a fun set of questions—here are Amanda’s answers!

What is your favorite part of being a dental hygienist? My favorite part of being a dental hygienist is both helping patients achieve a healthy & beautiful smile along with creating friendships with my patients. I enjoy teaching them little tips and tricks that they can utilize at home and feel good about their oral health, as well as learning about the patient a person. Hygiene can get monotonous but each patients individual personality adds color to my day!

What is your go-to "guilty pleasure" snack that you tell patients to avoid? As far as a "guilty pleasure snack"... I never say no to some ice cream!

We are so lucky to have her and can’t wait to celebrate many more years ahead!

Let’s show Amanda some love below 👇💬🩵

04/08/2026

It’s 🦷✨ National Hygienist Week ✨🦷 and we’re so excited to celebrate the amazing people who keep your smiles healthy and bright!

🩵 Meet our first Hygienist of the Week! 🩵

Vanessa is a vital part of our team, bringing not only exceptional care and expertise but also kindness and compassion to every patient she sees. Whether it’s making you feel comfortable during your visit or helping you build better oral health habits, she truly goes above and beyond every single day.

We asked each of our hygienists different questions this week and here are Vanessa’s:

What is the best piece of dental advice you ever received? Treat every patient as if they were you treating your mother. The best care and compassion goes a long way.

What is your favorite part of being a dental hygienist? I love that most of my patients are like friends and family to me. Work doesn't feel like work most of the time because they make it enjoyable for me.

We are so grateful for the dedication, positivity, and hard work she brings to our office. Be sure to show her some love this week! 🥰

Stay tuned as we continue highlighting more of our incredible hygienists!

03/23/2026

This is the FINAL week to vote, and we would truly appreciate your support! 💙

You can vote once a day through Friday, March 27. Just scan the QR code below and help us bring it home!

Under the "Health & Beauty" Category, we are nominated for:
1) Dentistry
2) Cosmetic Dentistry

Thank you for trusting us with your smiles. We couldn’t do this without you! 😊

03/20/2026

Happy World Oral Health Day! 🦷

Today’s topic: brushing & flossing 🪥

Brushing cleans the surfaces of your teeth, but flossing gets where your toothbrush can’t! Skipping either one allows plaque and bacteria to build up, leading to periodontal disease.

Even more important, those bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and may increase your risk of heart disease and other health issues.

A few minutes a day makes all the difference. Brush, floss, and keep your smile, and your body, healthy! 💖

03/15/2026

We are honored to support this wonderful group doing amazing things across Slidell!

A big thank you to Southern Smiles Family Dentistry for supporting the Junior Auxiliary of Slidell as a Ruby Sponsor! 💎🦷

Your generosity helps us continue serving children and families in our community and bringing more smiles to Slidell. We are so grateful for local businesses that believe in giving back and making a difference.

Thank you for partnering with us to support our mission! 💙

03/11/2026

We are honored and humbled to be nominated for Best of St. Tammany! Please vote for your favorites daily until March 27.

👉 https://www.votesttammany.com/

Under the "Health & Beauty" Category, we are nominated for:
1) Dentistry
2) Cosmetic Dentistry

Vote once per day from March 9 through March 27.

03/10/2026

We’re so excited to share that our amazing team has been nominated for Best Dentistry for the THIRD time this year! 🦷✨

It means the world to us to be recognized for the care, dedication, and passion that goes into every smile we help create. Thank you to everyone who has supported us and trusted us with your dental care! 💙

If you’d like to show your support again this year, we would be so thankful for your vote. We truly couldn’t do this without you!

Were listed under “Health & Beauty” with subcategories of “Cosmetic Dentistry” and “Dentistry”.



https://www.votesttammany.com