Mark A. Ventress, DDS

“LSU has given me so much both professionally and personally. I look forward to giving back to the university,” added Ventress.

Ventress, native of Lafayette, moved to Baton Rouge in 1992. He graduated LSU in 1994, and attended LSU School of Dentistry receiving his Doctorate of Dental Surgery.

Ventress, dentist and business owner, remains at the leading edge of developments in dental technologies and treatment approaches. Running his practice, Cosmetic Dentistry of Baton Rouge LLC, he provides the highest quality of dental care treatment options, yielding the strongest results in the most affordable and efficient manner for patients. As a dentist, Ventress has the ability to affect positive changes in a person’s life, by relieving pain, restoring function, and creating beautiful smiles and increasing self-confidence.

Ventress holds membership in the following professional associations: American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Louisiana Dental Association, Dawson Academy Alumni, and Pankey Institute Alumni.

Ventress is married to Eva M. Ventress, and they have two daughters, Ava and Vivian. He enjoys staying active through fitness training, playing tennis, hunting and fishing. Ventress volunteers with the Greater Baton Rouge Community Clinic, offering dental care services to the underserved in the community.