Getting to Know You Learn More About Your NELA Dental Dentists THE WRESTLING DAD VANCE COSTELLO, D.D.S. is an Oak Grove native and NLU alumnus. He and his wife, Carla, have two sons, Connor and Ethan. Vance loves Louisiana’s tradition of hunting and fishing and shares that passion with his sons. When he’s not enjoying the outdoors, Vance is yelling from the bleachers of his sons’ wrestling tournaments. Dr. Costello received his doctorate from LSU School of Dentistry and is a member of American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association and Northeast Louisiana Dental Association. In 2011, he was awarded board certification and Associate Fellowship in Implant Dentistry by the AAID. He is one of the few general dentists in Northeast Louisiana who is certified in IV Sedation. Also, he is an instructor for “Implant Know-How’s” advanced surgery clinic in Puebla, MX. THE DOG WHISPERER DANIEL RAYMOND, D.D.S. grew up in Monroe and attended St. Frederick High School. Later he received his bachelor’s degree
from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. While attending ULM, he was a member of the Warhawk Baseball team. Daniel and his wife Sarah have three children, Caroline, William, and Lizzie Jane. Daniel is an avid duck hunter. As every great duck hunter knows, it takes more than just a lucky shot! That’s why Daniel enjoys training his two Labrador retrievers. Dr. Raymond is a graduate of the LSU School of Dentistry, a member of the American Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association, Northeast Louisiana Dental Association and a Fellow of the American and International Dental Implant Association. THE WEST MONROE VALEDICTORIAN EMILY WILHITE, D.D.S. graduated as valedictorian from West Monroe High School and later obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana Tech University, graduating with summa cum laude honors. Emily and her husband, Blake, have two children, Olivia and Andrew. As an avid reader, she’s always ready to dive into a new book. Dr. Wilhite received her Doctorate of
Dental Surgery degree from LSU School of Dentistry. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association and Northeast Louisiana Dental Association. THE GLOBETROTTER CAITLIN SLADE, D.D.S. loves to travel! She has been to 19 countries and has participated in a medical mission trip to Guatemala. Caitlin isn’t just on-the-go with her travels, she’s always ready to get up and go for a run or play sports! Dr. Slade was raised in Metairie and attended Mount Carmel Academy in New Orleans. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences at LSU, where she graduated summa cum laude. Later, she received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from LSU School of Dentistry. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association and the Northeast Louisiana Dental Association. Schedule your free consultation and start smiling today!
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