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ORTHODONTIC CARE YOU CAN TRUST... CLOSE TO HOME!

Smile Doctors Orthodontics offers a wide range of services to meet the needs of kids, teens, and adults. They are passionate about helping patients reveal confident smiles through tailored orthodontic treatment plans. They are also conveniently located on the Northshore with offices in Hammond, Covington, and Slidell.

“We’re driven by a passion for giving every patient our very best, and we love having a great time while we’re at it,” says Dr. Marc Fruithandler. Every member of the treatment team is a registered assistant, and you can trust in our highly experienced office staff’s dedication to service.

Meet the dedicated doctors who provide expert care close to home...

DR. MARC FRUITHANDLER, SMILE DOCTORS — SLIDELL

My name is Marc Fruithandler and I grew up in Coppell, Texas, a smaller town northwest of Dallas. I spent most of my life in Texas, although my Dad’s job moved us to London, England for a few years when I was in elementary school. I attended college at Texas A&M University, dental school at Baylor College of Dentistry, and then did my orthodontic specialty residency at LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans.

My wife and I moved back to the New Orleans area in January 2023 after a few years trying life in Dallas, but we missed Louisiana too much. As we did when we lived here previously, we have jumped right back into the community we love via our church groups, local volunteer organizations, and dancing through life with the 610 Stompers!

I graduated residency in June of 2019 and started practicing Orthodontics immediately, full-time. I devoted a decade of my life to studying and honing this specific skill set because I saw how big of a positive impact it can have on the lives of our patients - and I love it!

Orthodontics can be a very complex discipline, but all the years of training and education are worth it when you see the difference you can make in someone’s life by giving them a beautiful, functional smile. I’d like to think that what really sets me apart is my personal, caring nature. I treat everyone with copassion.

I know plenty of amazing orthodontists who do great work, so my goal is to maintain incredibly high standards with my results, but never sacrifice the human element - I want to make sure people know I actually care about them. I care about their comfort, their needs, and their happiness while I am treating them.

DR. BRIAN DUVERNAY SMILE DOCTORS — HAMMOND/COVINGTON

My name is Brian Duvernay. I was born in Metairie in 1980. I grew up in Slidell and moved to Baton Rouge to attend LSU. After which, I attended LSU Dental school where I earned my DDS in 2008 and then my certification in the specialty of Orthodontics in 2010. My wife, Kristy, and I have three children, ages 11, 9, and 7.

After completing my orthodontic residency in 2010 we settled in Covington. I have offices in both Covington and Hammond. My children attend St. Peter’s Catholic School in Covington and we are parishioners at the church. As a part of the Smile Doctors team, we try to do our part to support our local communities. These include annual food collections donations for Our Daily Bread in Hammond, and participating in the DDD (Downtown Development District) in Hammond during events such as Hot August Nights and Cheese and Wine Walk. We celebrate local teachers by serving breakfasts and lunches, donate school supplies, and provide local summer camps with water bottles and other supplies.

Smile Doctors is a leading organization in the field of orthodontics. My team and I take pride in providing quality care in a fun environment. With the support of Smile Doctors, we have access to the latest technology and innovations in the industry. At both clinics we strive to give our patients personalized care that meets their needs.

I’m passionate about taking care of my patients. This is not just about aligning teeth and helping people obtain a confident, healthy smile. It’s about making sure that I do everything in my control to give the patient the best overall experience. Using my knowledge and skills to make their experience and results as good as I possibly can. We have a saying at Smile Doctors, “Love on people first, straighten teeth second.” That sums it up. I’m in the tooth straightening business but taking care of people is most important.

If you’re looking for braces or Invisalign® aligner options from a family orthodontist near you, book your FREE consultation by visiting smiledoctorsbydnortho.com.