Meet Dr. LaHaye
Mark B. LaHaye, DDS, MS
Dr. Mark B. LaHaye is an orthodontist in Thibodaux and Houma, LA, who specializes in providing orthodontic treatment for patients of all ages. He joined LaHaye Orthodontics in 2004 and has been in private practice since then. He continually strives to maintain the tradition of excellent orthodontic care that began with his father, Dr. Philip W. LaHaye, Jr., in 1973.
Education
Born and raised in Thibodaux, Dr. LaHaye graduated from E.D. White High School in 1993 and received his Bachelor of Science Cum Laude from Auburn University in 1998. He then earned his Doctoral of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree with honors from the LSU School of Dentistry in 2002. Following in his father's footsteps, he received his orthodontic training at the Baylor College of Dentistry along with a Masters in Orthodontics in 2004. His postgraduate research was published in the December 2006 issue of the American Journal of Orthodontics.
Orthodontics is always evolving with changing technology. Although Dr. LaHaye's formal education is complete, he is involved in continuing education in order to ensure his patients always receive the best care possible. He is Board Eligible through the American Board of Orthodontics and regularly attends numerous orthodontic continuing education programs throughout the country. Dr. LaHaye is also proud to be a founding member of the Baylor Orthodontics Online Study Club as well as the Cutting Edge Orthodontics Study Club.
Professional Affiliations
- The Bayou District Dental Association (President for two terms)
- Louisiana Dental Association
- American Dental Association
- Southern Association of Orthodontists
- American Association of Orthodontists
In the Practice
We are proud of this practice and our team, and know that everyone here will go the extra mile to make our patients feel relaxed and at home. We think of our practice as more than an office, but as a part of our hometown, and we are focused on our work because we know that happy patients make a happy community! We get to build smiles that change people’s lives for the better, and we are continually inspired to do our best work.
Family Life
Dr. LaHaye and his wife, Tonie, have two beautiful young daughters named Ava and Arden. In his spare time he enjoys golf, traveling, participating in triathlons, and of course spending time with family and friends.
American Association of Orthodontists®
On this site, you can learn about orthodontic specialists in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. The correction of tooth and jaw alignment results in a healthy, attractive smile that’s good for life.
