With delight in her eyes, a young girl’s gaze sparkles as she clutches her new ballet shoes. The girl, Dr. Keleigh Lascari, holds a special place in her heart for the Nutcracker Ballet, having performed in it many Christmas seasons, as well as in numerous other productions during her youth. That discipline shaped Dr. Lascari and sparked her sense of belonging and purpose. She knew she wanted to help others in a meaningful way. Thus began her journey toward brightening smiles and changing lives through dentistry.
Going to her parent’s office as a child, she loved watching them transform patients’ confidence with a beautiful smile. Though she initially planned on taking over their practice in Baton Rouge, she started her career in a large Hammond office. While this experience taught her a great deal, she found it challenging to connect with patients on a personal level. It was then that Dr. Lascari realized she had to let God reveal His plan for her life. And after seven years, Dr. Lascari felt it was time to open her own dental office. Despite the skeptics, she chose faith over fear.
When it came time to choose a location for her practice, Dr. Lascari knew that Covington would be the perfect place. Our practice was named Cornerstone because her faith in God is the foundation is all that she does. She designed the office to be warm and welcoming, with soothing music and essential oils that promote peace of mind and heart. Dr. Lascari prioritizes making her patients feel loved and heard, especially those who are experiencing pain or anxiety.
Dr. Lascari’s tender care and commitment to her faith have won her a loyal following of patients who feel like family. Many of them even refer to her as “the singing dentist” because she often hums or sings praise songs while working. Her professional accomplishments include being named one of “The Nation’s Top 40 Under 40 Young Dentists” by Incisal Edge Magazine and earning certification as the only Mini Dental Implant Center of America in Louisiana. Despite these accolades, Dr. Lascari is most proud of making God the center of her life and the foundation of her practice.
