Meet the Team at Renew Wellness Dentistry

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Dr. Ivonne Castro, DDS

Dr. Ivonne Castro graduated from dental school in 1994 at the top of her class. She completed a two-year posts graduate general practice residency in Cleveland, Ohio and has extensive dental training in implant surgery.

In 2013, Dr. Castro completed a one-year maxi course with the American Association of Implant Dentistry and is certified in conscious sedation, offering different levels of sedation to ensure that patients with dental anxiety have the best dental experience available.

Dr. Castro is bilingual, speaking both Spanish and English. She is an Associate Affiliate Fellow of the American Association of Implant Dentistry and an active member of the American Dental Association, the Louisiana Dental Association, the New Orleans Dental Association, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Dr. Castro is the first “Breathe Institute” affiliated clinic in Louisiana (dual affiliation OPS-Surgical Residency with Dr. Zaghi), and a VIP Vivos provider. She is also a member of IAOMT and IABDM to practice with the safest materials and techniques on her patients. Dr. Castro is committed to continuing education and takes many advanced courses each year to enhance her skills to better serve the dental care needs to her patients and provide them with gentle and comfortable dental experience.

Dr. Ehab Moussa

Dr. Moussa obtained his Bachelor’s degree in dentistry from The Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Egypt in 2009.

Subsequently, he joined his father in a specialty practice with a primary focus on dental implant surgery. In 2012 Dr Moussa joined the periodontics fellowship program at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) in Cleveland, Ohio. Afterwards, he pursued a Master’s degree in periodontics and joined the residency program at CWRU.

Recognizing the importance of sound prosthetic principles in a surgical practice, Dr Moussa commenced the fellowship program at Louisiana State University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Throughout the fellowship Dr Moussa focused his efforts on gaining experience in dental implant prosthodontics and managing complex restorative cases.

Currently, Dr Moussa maintains a full-time private practice position in New Orleans, Louisiana. His services are limited to periodontics, dental implant surgery, and prosthetics. Teaching is a passion for Dr Moussa. He has lectured nationally and internationally on many topics.

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Julie VanVeckhoven

Julie VanVeckhoven has been a hygienist for over 30 years, providing gentle, thorough, and caring treatment, with years of experience as a gum (periodontal) therapist.

A graduate of the LSU School of Dentistry, Julie is also certified to provide local anesthesia and nitrous oxide to her patients, when necessary. She is a myo therapist with IAMOT as she graduated in 2024 from the Myo Mentor program and Myo Masterminds with the Breathe Institute.

Julie is always updating and educating herself in the latest techniques and dental products. She will have you smiling and your teeth gleaming!