Dr. Edward Lawrence Donaldson, DDS
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1417015512
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Dr. Edward Donaldson is a pediatric dentist with 20 years of experience helping children in Slidell, Louisiana develop healthy smiles that last a lifetime. He believes that early dental care and good oral hygiene habits set kids up for success, and his kind staff works hard to make every visit positive and educational. Dr. Donaldson speaks both English and Spanish, and he's currently accepting new patients. With a unique background as the U.S. Navy's only pediatric dentist stationed in Cuba in 1971, Dr. Donaldson even created Bippo the Hippo, a friendly character designed to help children feel less nervous at the dentist.
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Board Certifications
- D.D.S.
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 12/04/2006
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United States Navy service (stationed in Cuba as Navy's only pediatric dentist in 1971)
Created the Bippo the Hippo character in 1971 while stationed in Cuba with the U.S. Navy to help calm children's dental fears
Collaborated with artist Harriet Hastings (wife of a Navy officer) on the Bippo story and illustrations inspired by Cuban terrain
Passed leadership of the practice to his daughter, Dr. Jill M. Donaldson
Practice features a real Bippo the Hippo mascot that children can meet and photograph with at appointments
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