Dr. Mark Garon is a board-certified pediatric dentist with 20 years of experience caring for children in Zachary, Louisiana. He completed specialized training in pediatric dentistry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and has additional certification in treating children with cerebral palsy, making him equipped to care for kids with special needs. Dr. Garon is known for his gentle approach—he listens carefully to understand each child's concerns, provides helpful education to families, and uses the latest dental technology to deliver personalized care. He stays active in his field as a charter member of the Academy of Sports Dentistry and is accepting new patients.

Specialties

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Pediatric DentistryPrimary
Dental care for children and adolescents

Education & Training

Bachelor's degree in Zoology, Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge
DDS, Louisiana State University Dental School in New Orleans
Specialty certification in Pediatric Dentistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Cerebral Palsy fellowship, Sparks Center for Developmental and Learning Disorders

Board Certifications

Board Certified Dentist

Credential: DDS

NPI registered: 10/03/2006

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistryChildren's dental carePreventive careDental emergencies

Professional Memberships

ADA
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Southwest Society of Pediatric Dentistry
Sixth District Dental Association
Academy of Sports Dentistry (charter member)

Beyond the Office

Past President of Louisiana Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Co-authored several scientific papers in the field of Pediatric Dentistry

Donated time for the Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program at Children's Hospital in New Orleans after Katrina

Married to Donna Hopkins Garon

Has three sons: Ty, Beau, and Christian, and a daughter-in-law Michelle Martin Garon

Has two grandsons: Knox and George Patrick

Family is involved in all water sports including wakeboarding, waterskiing, kitesurfing, and windsurfing

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