Dr. Mark was born and raised in St. Bernard Parish. After graduating from Archbishop Hannan High School, he went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Southeastern Louisiana University. He then returned to New Orleans to attend LSU school of Dentistry, and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2006.
Dr. Courtney Wightman was born and raised in New Orleans where she attended Mount Carmel Academy. She went on to complete her undergraduate degree from LSU, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Like her husband Mark she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from LSU School of Dentistry, which is where the couple met.
Dr. Courtney loves meeting new patients and helping them achieve the smile of their dreams. She loves keeping up to date best and latest dental technology and procedures to help patients experience the most comfortable pain free dentistry available today.
We know that our office is only as effective and as welcoming as the people who work in it, which is why we take pride in our friendly and well-trained team members! As a team, we are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment in a supportive and nurturing environment. We promise to speak candidly with you about possible treatments as well as any risks and associated costs of treatment, and how treatment can address your individual needs as a patient.
Our staff is uniquely trained and highly skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. Our staff consists of team members with specialized training and multiple certifications, and each one of our team members has years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We strive to stay abreast of the very latest in technology and advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.
Christina loves taking the time out getting to know her patients and making them feel at home. She likes learning the latest technology at continuing educational courses. She frequently wears teeth-related jewelry and clothing. When she is not helping her patients have beautiful smiles, she likes running with her dog, Penny, and spending time with family. She enjoys sweets also!
Kinyatta loves making a personal connection with patients. She enjoys learning different aspects of the field, and has been a part of the Wightman Family dental practice for over 4 years. Aside from getting to know and care for her patients, she loves relaxing at home and having time to herself watching her favorite TV shows like SVU, and snacking on potato chips.
Krista takes pride in educating our patients on the latest procedures. She is very well rounded and has been a part of our family for over 3 years. When Krista is not caring for her patients, she like to pamper herself, and is a homebody. She loves binge watching her favorite TV shows and also loves the smell of seafood but refuses to eat it. She loves cutting her grass in her down time.
Tiffany enjoys interacting with patients and making them feel at home and like a part of the family when they walk in. She also loves learning new things about the dental field and being organized. When she is not greeting the patients as they walk in, she enjoys spending time with her family and 2 beautiful children and taking them outdoors.