Meet Our Dental Team - Metairie, LA

Brigette MacAdams Hygienist, RDH

Brigette grew up in River Ridge. After attending LSU in Baton Rouge, she graduated from the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene and received her local anesthesia certification.

She enjoys getting to know her patients and their families. She takes great pride in making sure her patients are well taken care of in every aspect. Many patients have complimented her on how thorough her dental cleanings are, but yet, still gentle. She truly cares about her patients and tries to make sure their oral health is at an optimum level.

She resides in Kenner with her husband and their three children. When she isn't working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. She is also very involved in her church and loves exercising, baking, and crafting.

Cherisse Hoffman Hygienist, RDH

Cherisse graduated from the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry with a degree in dental hygiene in 1996, then later on, she completed more schooling to get her anesthesia license.

She enjoys working in our fun, friendly, and laid-back atmosphere. Her favorite part of being a dental hygienist is the relationships she forms with her patients. She enjoys getting to know them and their families. Her patients feel the same about her, and many actually look forward to their dental visits! They often compliment her gentle touch while getting a meticulous cleaning. Cherisse also appreciates the cosmetic aspect of dentistry and love seeing how a beautiful smile can really uplift a person's morale.

Being raised in Vacherie and residing in New Orleans, Cherisse is a mix of country and city girl. She has a tremendous love for music and enjoys going to concerts, and of course, JAZZ FEST. Along with her husband Ray and their son Grayton, she loves to travel, especially to the beach. She gathers with family and friends every chance she gets. Cherisse currently serves on the board for the Down Syndrome Association of Greater New Orleans. She also loves being a Stella and Dot stylist. Most weekends in the fall, she can be found in Tiger Stadium and the Dome, cheering on LSU and the Saints.

Ingris Marin FINANCIAL & INSURANCE COORDINATOR

Throughout her 20 years of experience in the dental field, Ingris has loved assisting patients with their financial needs and helping them understand their insurance coverage. Those are two of the aspects of her job that she loves most!

As for her studies, Ingris attended the University of New Orleans, Delgado Community College, and Eastern College of Health, earning several certifications along the way.

Ingris has been married for over 25 years and has three kids and three fur babies at home. In fact, she loves animals so much that she helps out at different animal shelters and rescues in her free time! Here’s a fun fact about her: she speaks English and Spanish, and she is currently learning Portuguese.

Anais Goold RECEPTIONIST

Anais was born and raised right here in Metairie! She joined our team over two years ago now, and her favorite part of her job has remained the same: the staff and patients!

In addition to attending college in New Orleans, Anais has an impressive 14+ years of experience in the dental field. She genuinely enjoys helping everyone that comes into our office have the phenomenal experience they deserve, and she looks forward to doing the same for you!

When she isn’t at the office, Anais loves taking her three dogs to the park, camping, and watching movies.

Marshauiona Irvin Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

Marshauiona grew up in New Orleans, LA. She started her career in the dental field by attending Delgado Community College before moving on to study at the New Orleans Dental Center to receive her certification as an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant. With well over a decade of experience, she has trained in all areas of dentistry, working with pediatric dentists, orthodontists, endodontists, and oral surgeons. Now, you’ll find her helping around the office and educating our patients on preserving healthy pearly whites.

When she isn’t at the office, Marshauiona spends time with family and loved ones. She also enjoys reading books, CrossFit, and extreme couponing. Outside of dentistry, she is a member of the Army National Guard!