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Meet the Doctors and Staff
Introducing Dr. R. Brett Rabel
Dr. Brett has over two decades of experience in delivering the highest-quality dental care. He attended Baker and Baton Rouge Magnet High, Louisiana State University, and Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, and obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1991. An esteemed member of the dental community, Dr. Brett is a member of many leading dental organizations, including the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association, and the Greater Baton Rouge Dental Association.
Beyond his DDS degree, Dr. Brett has extensively continued his education. He is a *Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD), a **Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (FICOI), a graduate of the LSUSD Cosmetic Dentistry Continuum, and a graduate and ***Fellow of the world-renowned Temple Misch International Implant Institute (FMIII), where he took multiple seminars in prosthetics, surgery, temple surgery, advanced bone grafting, complete dentistry (taught by world-renowned dental educator Peter Dawson, DDS) and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders (taught by Mark Piper, MD, DDS). He is also a graduate of the Perio Institute’s periodontal surgical skills course and is certified to provide orthodontic treatment using Invisalign®. Dr. Brett is a member of the Courtesy Staff at Lane Memorial Hospital, completed a course in internal conscious sedation and medical emergencies to obtain a permit through the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry to provide conscious sedation on children and adults, and has completed hundreds of additional hours of other courses covering all aspects of general dentistry.
“My commitment to continuing education is evident in the fact that I have more than doubled the state and fellowship continuing education requirements for continuing education. For a recent education audit, I submitted hours proving to be seven times the board-required minimum. I was selected by The Best of U.S. List to be included in the 'Best of Class Dentists' list, and I was selected as one of America’s Top Dentists by the Consumers’ Research Council of America.”
- Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry
- Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- Fellow in the Misch International Implant Institute
Introducing Dr. Michael N. Rabel
Dr. Mike was born and raised in the Baton Rouge area. He graduated from Central Private High School after which he pursued both his Bachelors and Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees at Louisiana State University. He is a member of the Greater Baton Rouge Dental Association, American Dental Association, Continuing Dental Education of Baton Rouge, Louisiana Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Dr. Mike, like his brother Dr. Brett, shares the same passion and has had much of the same elite training. Beyond his DDS degree, Dr. Mike has extensively continued his education. He is a *Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD), a **Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (FICOI), a graduate of the LSUSD Cosmetic Dentistry Continuum, and a graduate and ***Fellow of the world-renowned Temple Misch International Implant Institute (FMIII), where he took multiple seminars in prosthetics, surgery, temple surgery, advanced bone grafting, complete dentistry (taught by world-renowned dental educator Peter Dawson, DDS) and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders (taught by Mark Piper, MD, DDS). A graduate of the Six Month Smiles adult orthodontics certified him to provide orthodontic treatment using Clear Correct “clear braces”. Dr. Mike is a member of the Courtesy Staff at Lane Memorial Hospital, and has completed a course in internal conscious sedation and medical emergencies. Obtaining a permit through the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry allows him to provide conscious sedation on children and adults. Dr. Michael has completed hundreds of additional hours in other courses covering all aspects of general dentistry. This is a commitment to a lifelong of learning in the dental field. On average he completes 50 hours per year over the state minimum requirements for continuing education standards.
Dr. Mike was also a founding member of the Louisiana Chapter of the Delta Sigma Delta Fraternity Study Club and has been Vice President since the inception in 2009. He has also provided dental care at the Louisiana School for the deaf and visually impaired for many years. Outside of the office, Dr. Mike enjoys spending time with his wife, Amie, and their two beautiful children Colin and Dylan. Dr. Mike’s hobbies include fishing, outdoor activities, and supporting LSU athletics.
- Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry
- Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- Fellow in the Misch International Implant Institute
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Introducing Dr. Lucas Vo
We are excited to welcome Dr. Lucas Vo, DDS to the Rabel Family Dentistry team!
Dr. Lucas is a Louisiana native from Baker and a proud LSU graduate. He earned both his Bachelor of Biological Sciences and Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees from Louisiana State University. He is also fluent in Vietnamese and enjoys being able to communicate with and care for Vietnamese-speaking patients. He recently completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency, where he received extensive training in restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, sedation, implants, and complex surgical care.
His advanced training and experience include dental implants, root canals, crowns, full-mouth rehabilitation, bone and sinus grafting, and IV sedation. Dr. Lucas is also passionate about continuing education and currently serves as a resident instructor, helping other dentists further develop their skills in implant dentistry and surgical treatment planning.
Beyond his clinical training, Dr. Lucas is deeply committed to giving back to his community. Throughout dental school and residency, he volunteered extensively to provide dental care to underserved communities, including cleanings, fillings, extractions, preventive care, and comprehensive treatment.
Dr. Lucas believes that great dental care starts with listening. He takes the time to understand each patient's concerns, explain their treatment options, and make sure they feel comfortable and confident in their care.
We are thrilled to have Dr. Lucas as part of the Rabel Family Dentistry team and look forward to welcoming you to the office and introducing you to him!
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