Our Doctors
Dr. Jason S. Chawla, DMD
Dr. Jason Chawla is a Louisiana native raised on the Northshore. He is a graduate of Northshore High School and attended Tulane University in New Orleans where he completed his Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Dr. Chawla also attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge for graduate coursework in finance and biochemistry. Following LSU, Dr. Chawla attended Lake Erie College of Medicine - School of Dental Medicine in Sarasota, FL, where he completed his Doctorate of Dental Medicine.
After graduation, Dr. Chawla wanted to return to Louisiana to make an impact in his local community. In a time where corporate dentistry is replacing the traditional dentist-owned and operated practices, he believes in bringing back the relationship-driven care that Louisiana patients want, and deserve. He takes his time with every patient and works with them to find the best solutions for their individual dental needs.
When Dr. Chawla isn't practicing dentistry he enjoys spending time with his wife, Alison, their baby, Jack, and two rescue-dogs, Cooper and Layla. Most weekends you'll find him either outdoors fishing, traveling, or at a Saints/LSU football game. Who dat?!
Dr. Atticus Deacon, DMD
Dr. Deacon was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama and graduated from the University of South Alabama with a degree in biomedical sciences. After graduating from University of South Alabama, he attended Lake Erie College of Medicine- School of Dental Medicine in Bradenton, FL.; where he completed his Doctorate of Dental Medicine. After practicing for a number of years in a busy practice in Pensacola, FL, he decided to move to Louisiana and join the practice with fellow classmate Dr. Chawla. When not at the dental office, Dr. Deacon enjoys Brazillian Jiu jitsu, comedy, and trivia!
Dr. Joonho Phiyo, DMD
Dr. Joonho Phiyo was born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana. He received his Bachelors in Science in Biology at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and his Masters of Science in Biology at Mississippi College. He then received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at LSU Health and Sciences Center New Orleans. After completing a one-year non-categorical internship with the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program at LSU, he has continued his education on different treatment modalities, such as IV moderate sedation for patients with dental anxiety. He is also a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics. As a Louisiana native, Dr. Phiyo looks forward to providing care to the community and meeting their dental needs.
Outside of the office, Dr. Phiyo enjoys cooking, music, and spending time with his family.