Michael R. Wiesner, DDS
Dr. Wiesner is the founder and CEO of A Brighter Smile Dental Care. He has more than 4,000 personal patients that come from 11 different states, some of which include Virginia, North Dakota, and Minnesota. His practice has received the Top Dentist Award from the prestigious Locals Love Us brand four years in a row.
Dr. Wiesner donates many hours to local community events and has appeared on KTBS, KSLA, and Fox News. Among the charity events, he has hosted are Dentistry from the Heart, a day that offers free dental care to the community, and Free from Plaque for Veterans. The Free From Plaque Campaign, which offers free cleanings to veterans on Veteran’s Day, is a personal cause of Dr. Wiesner’s since he himself is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces: He has been stationed in Little Rock, Arkansas, and even England.
He graduated from Louisiana State University of Shreveport with a degree in biochemistry and furthered his education at Louisiana State University’s School of Dentistry where he received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery.
Post-graduation, Dr. Wiesner continues to enhance his dental portfolio by taking extra courses in dental implantology and IV sedation (a method that allows patients to receive extensive dental work while being in a complete state of relaxation or asleep.) Dr. Wiesner maintains an active membership with the American Dental Implant Association and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. Collectively, he and his team have more than 75 years of experience in the dental field.
Thuy V. Wiesner, DDS
Dr. Thuy, General Family Dentist, is the co-founder and co-CEO of A Brighter Smile Dental Care. A Brighter Smile Dental Care has seen more than 11,000 patients since Dr. Thuy helped establish it in 2007. The practice has been featured in the Shreveport Times, and patients have come from as far as California, Utah, and Illinois to have work performed by Dr. Thuy. Her role in the practice’s orthodontic care won her Premier Provider for Invisalign® status in 2016.
Dr. Thuy is an active contributor to local charities. Some of the charity campaigns she has been an instrumental part of are: the Shreveport Holy Angels Run for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Pay it Forward, and St. Jude’s Fight Against Childhood Cancer. She is an advocate for helping underprivileged children, and collects toys at A Brighter Smile Dental Care every holiday season for the local homeless shelter’s children.
Dr. Thuy graduated from the University of New Orleans with her degree in biological sciences, as well as Louisiana State University’s School of Dentistry with her Doctorate of Dental Surgery. She is a member of the International Association for Orthodontics. Her desire to provide the highest quality of care for her patients is evident in her ongoing education and completion of additional education courses in sleep apnea and orthodontics. Dr. Thuy is certified by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics.
Dr. Wiesner and Dr. Thuy are happily married with two beautiful children. Together, they work side by side to provide excellent dental care to their patients in the Shreveport-Bossier area.
Kelly Milstead, DDS
Dr. Milstead was born and raised in Shreveport. She completed her high school education at Caddo Magnet High School where she graduated with honors and proceeded to Louisiana State University Shreveport to work on her degree in biological sciences. With hard work, dedication, and a passion to pursue a career in dentistry, she received early acceptance into dental school at Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in New Orleans where she received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery.
Following graduation, she practiced in the New Orleans area for four years before returning to Shreveport to be closer to family and continue to care for patients in her hometown. Dr. Milstead has experience in treating patients of all ages, including children, and she is dedicated to providing them with high-quality dental care. She believes in giving them the most comfortable and gentle dental experience possible, and she feels that trust, comfort, communication, and compassion are the keys to a great doctor-patient relationship.
Dr. Milstead has received several awards in prosthodontics and operative dentistry as well as the International College of Dentists Leadership Award. She has volunteered with Give Kids a Smile, participated in providing care on free treatment days in the Shreveport community, and traveled with a local church to provide free dental services in Mexico. She is currently a member of the American Dental Association, the http://www.ladental.org/, and the Northwest http://www.ladental.org/.
When she’s not in the office, Dr. Milstead enjoys spending time with her eight horses, three dogs, and six cats. Dr. Milstead also loves traveling and attending LSU football games.
Dr. Milstead is excited to be a part of A Brighter Smile Dental Care and looks forward to helping you take care of your smile!
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Katia Hernandez, DMD
Dr. Hernandez was born in Havana, Cuba, and emigrated to Canada at age 12. Five years later she emigrated again to Miami, Florida where she finished High School. Given her international upbringing, she is also fluent in Spanish and French.
Dr. Hernandez attended Florida International University and graduated with Honors with a Bachelor of Biological Sciences degree and a minor in Psychology. Her empathetic nature made her gravitate toward the medical field from an early age and decided to become a dentist where she could use her knowledge, skills, and training to help others improve their health and quality of life. Dr. Hernandez attended the University of Florida College of Dentistry where she obtained her Doctorate in Dental Medicine.
Her artistic skills and passion for teaching other dental students led her to be a teacher assistant for Aesthetic Dentistry and Prosthodontics courses. She was also the president of the Hispanic Student Dental Association and coordinated an extracurricular clinic for underserved communities and migrant workers while in dental school. Upon graduation, Dr. Hernandez was awarded an American Prosthodontic Society Student Award of Merit and the American Association of Endodontics Student Award of Merit.
Dr. Hernandez’s passion for uplifting and inspiring her patients to achieve a harmonious healthy smile is what drives her professional interests, which are centered on restorative sciences and include the fields of endodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and implantology.
Dr. Hernandez enjoys spending time with her Siberian Husky Piper, drawing, weight-lifting, and loves to read all kinds of books especially those recommended by her patients.
Stephanie Thomas, DDS
Dr. Thomas grew up in Mesa, AZ where her family still currently resides running a Pediatric Pulmonary clinic and a horse ranch. After graduating from Desert Ridge High School in Mesa, AZ, Dr. Thomas attended Arizona State University to receive a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences with a minor in Dance.
She furthered her education at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine and served in the United States Army for 4 years.
After the military brought her family to Shreveport-Bossier, Dr. Thomas settled into practice with A Brighter Smile. Dr. Thomas has experience with patients who suffer from dental anxiety and strives to make all her patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair. She puts great effort into building a personal connection with all her patients to ensure comfort, trust, and the best dental experience possible.
Dr. Thomas specializes in CEREC dentistry, providing same-day permanent crowns to her community. She is also a member of the American Dental Association, Colorado Dental Association, and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. Her continuing education includes further training in Endodontics, pediatrics, and cosmetic dentistry.
In her spare time, Dr. Thomas loves to spend time with her family, be outdoors, and participate in events with her children. Dr. Thomas also loves training for physical fitness to include long-distance running, biking, weightlifting, and hiking. She is also an avid horseback rider, country music lover, and coffee drinker.
Ricky Fox, DDS
Dr. Ricky Fox was born and raised in Shreveport, LA and practices in our Shreveport Suite 500 office. After graduating from Captain Shreve High School, Dr. Fox received his degree in medical sciences from Louisiana State University Shreveport. With a passion to follow in the footsteps of his father as a 4th generation medical/dental professional, Dr. Fox attended Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in New Orleans where he received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery.
After graduation, Dr. Fox practiced in Chalmette, LA for two years before returning to Northwest Louisiana. He practiced at his own office, Bossier Dental Health Center, in Bossier City for seven years before moving back across the river to his hometown neighborhoods. In Shreveport, he continued his family's legacy and continued his late father's practice at Fox Family Dentistry, which was started the year Dr. Ricky Fox was born almost sixty years ago.
Dr. Ricky is experienced in orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, and sleep apnea treatment. He is a member of the Community of 100 at LSU School of Dentistry - giving back to his alma mater and supporting the education of future dentists. With thirty-two years of experience in general and family dentistry, Dr. Ricky is committed to providing excellent care while developing lasting patient-doctor relationships and lifelong friendships.
In his free time, Dr. Ricky enjoys playing golf and tennis, hunting and fishing, and spending time with his lovely wife, family, and their 6 grandchildren.
Dr. Ricky joined A Brighter Smile in late 2022 to enjoy the community of our team, work closely with other dentists, and be a part of a growing professional practice. He is excited to share his plethora of knowledge gained from his thirty-two years of experience. Dr. Ricky is grateful for the daily opportunity to provide care to patients today that his father once treated as children and having the role as the family dentist to 4th generation patients of his family's practice.
