About Dr. Lauren Stennis
Dr. Lauren Stennis is a general dentist based in New Orleans, Louisiana. She leads Smile Philosophy Dental Care, a private general dentistry practice located in the Bayou St. John and Mid-City area.
Stennis provides family and general dentistry services. Her clinical work includes routine cleanings and exams, fillings and crowns, root canal therapy, teeth whitening and cosmetic dentistry, pediatric and family dentistry, and gum disease treatment and prevention.
She is a New Orleans native and spent part of her early childhood in Atlanta, Georgia. She attended Xavier University of Louisiana and the University of Tennessee. She earned The Dean’s Certificate of Achievement.
In addition to clinical care, Stennis and her team participate in community-focused oral health activities. These include free dental screenings, oral health workshops in local schools, and partnerships with local nonprofits to support uninsured and underinsured residents.
Stennis has an interest in emerging technology related to dentistry and oral health. Her practice’s stated focus emphasises preventive oral healthcare and patient-first service delivery.
Education
Xavier University of Louisiana
University of Tennessee
Media
Press
Dr. Lauren Stennis has carved out a place in New Orleans that goes beyond dentistry. Her work shows what can happen when clinical skill, community values, and cultural understanding come together.
Dr. Lauren Stennis, founder of Smile Philosophy Dental Care in the Bayou St. John and Mid-City area, is issuing a public alert about a common and avoidable mistake: treating dental care as something you only do when something hurts.
Dr Lauren Stennis, general dentist and owner of Smile Philosophy Dental Care, has released a free, easy-to-use resource designed to help individuals take control of their oral health in just 15 minutes a day.
Dr. Lauren Stennis, leader of Smile Philosophy Dental Care and one of the few Black-owned general dentistry practice owners in New Orleans, has been featured in a new in-depth interview exploring her journey, mission, and commitment to expanding oral-health access across underserved communities.
Awards & Recognition
The Dean’s Certificate of Achievement — University of Tennessee
Charities & Volunteering
Hosts free dental screenings
Runs oral health workshops in local schools
Partners with local nonprofits to provide care to uninsured and underinsured residents
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