Our Commitment
Our commitment is to treat everyone with exceptional customer service and patience. After all, that’s what you deserve! Our family of patients definitely notices and appreciates the friendly, respectful atmosphere in our office. We listen attentively to your expectations for your smile, and we happily answer your questions about your treatment and financial options. All to help you achieve a smile that will maximize your personal health and appearance, and boost your self-confidence.
Our Practice
A Clean & Safe Practice
Our standards for cleanliness and safety are the highest. With state-of-the-art sterilization technology and thorough infection control procedures, we exceed all American Dental Association (ADA) and OSHA recommended standards for a clean and safe practice. We worry about the cleanliness of our practice so you’ll never have to!
Education & Credentials
You can be confident in us as your qualified dental healthcare professionals. We are fully trained, skilled, and certified to offer you the expertise you are looking for. We also fulfill our responsibility to pursue continuing education. We attend dental conventions, courses, and lectures to keep informed about new products and equipment, to stay on top of advancements in treatment procedures and techniques, and to learn how we can better serve you and your family as patients.
Information & Accommodations
We empower you to make smart choices for your oral health and smile enhancements through information and consultation, easy and accommodating financing, and comfortable facilities and care. We also make sure that we are well informed about your medical history, current medications, and any other factor that might affect your dental health and treatment. Learn more about our payment and financing options here.
Meet Dr. Calvin Bessonet
Dr. Calvin Bessonet is happy to be a long-standing member of the same community as you! He graduated from Ascension Catholic High School in 1994, from Louisiana State University in 1998, and then from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in 2003.
Dr. Bessonet’s dedication to learning and training persists as he annually completes more than 100 hours of continuing education. In the past year he has been to dental conferences in Louisiana, New York, California, and South Carolina. At each convention he is able to learn new techniques and methods to better serve you and your family as patients.
Specific courses Dr. Bessonet has completed include a 76-hour cosmetic dentistry course, Invisalign®, traditional orthodontics, and multiple implant, bone grafting, and sedation dentistry courses.
Professional memberships include: the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).
Dr. Bessonet currently lives just two miles from his office in Geismar with his lovely wife, Toni, and their children. Dr. Bessonet’s hobbies include fishing, outdoor sports, attending LSU sporting events, and of course spending time with his family. He looks forward to getting to know you and your family, too!
Meet the Rest of Our Team...
Hi, I’m Lauren Pizzolato-
I’m from Donaldsonville, Louisiana and have lived there my entire life. I don’t have any children of my own, but I have a brother and two sisters, six nieces and nephews, plus grandnieces and nephews. There’s never a dull moment with my family! My favorite hobbies are shopping and spending time at the casino with my friends. I have been an insurance specialist for over 15 years, and I have been working for Dr. Bessonet since he and his wife, Toni, opened Ascension Premier Dental. I enjoy interacting with our patients and making new friends. Another very satisfying part of my job is helping patients figure out different methods of financing in conjunction with their insurance. We want all our patients to be able to receive the dental care they need on a plan that fits their budget. I also like helping nervous patients feel at ease by reassuring them of their safety and comfort in our office. I look forward to meeting all of you.
Hello there, I’m Sherri Tureau-
My husband, Joey, and I are from St. Amant, Louisiana. We have two sons, and our family enjoys working out and outdoor activities. We are a faith-centered family, and we love to help our family, friends, and others around us. I’ve been a dental assistant since 1980, and I’m passionate about dentistry because I enjoy assisting the doctor with life changing smile makeovers. I also like educating patients about how to maintain healthy teeth and gums. I have worked for several dentists over the years, and I can attest to Dr. Bessonet’s providing excellent dental healthcare. He insists on taking the time to be attentive to each patient’s needs, and to being thorough in his care. His ethics, along with his expertise and skill, are also consistent and fair. I feel like my employers and coworkers at Ascension Premier Dental are family, and I enjoy coming to work everyday. I can’t wait to meet you!
Hi, my name is Emily Gaudet-
I was born and raised in Pierre Part, Louisiana. I graduated from Dental Assisting School in 2007, and one of my favorite things about being a Dental Assistant is getting to know all of our patients. I recently accepted a position to work outside the dental field for a family member for a few months, but I missed my old job and the family-like atmosphere so much that I decided to come back. I couldn’t be happier about it, and I really feel at home here at Ascension Premier Dental. I love working along side Dr. Bessonet because I admire his quality of work and, honestly, I can’t think of a better place to work or a better place to send my family and friends for their dental needs. I look forward to meeting each of you. See you soon!
Hi, I'm Brandi Falgout-
I'm originally from Mamou, La. I've been a hygienist since 2000, when I graduated from LSU School of Dentistry. My husband, James and I, along with our three beautiful children relocated to the area a little over six years ago and currently live in Dutchtown. Ironically, Dr. Bessonet and I went to Dental School together and I find it a great privilege to be working with him. I am eager to meet my new patients and reacquaint myself with my old patients, so please give me a call today to schedule your next dental cleaning.
My name is Shaina Landry-
I'm from Donaldsonville, La. I've been a hygienist for 13 years. I graduated from LSU School of Dentistry in 1998. I have two beautiful children and spend my time catering to my family when I'm not at work. Dr. Bessonet and I are first cousins and we have a similar work ethic so my hope is to ease your fears. With that being said, I love meeting new patients and seeing my old ones so please call me today to book your next dental cleaning.