Dr. Susanne Core designed and built Northshore Dental on Highway 25 in Covington. She and Dr. Jeffrey Hepburn look after the whole family, with oral and light IV sedation for anyone who dreads the chair.
in her dental school class of 1988. Dr. Core has been adding to that training ever since.
Memberships and training held by our doctors
Our story
The result is a high-tech, eco-friendly building on Highway 25, designed to welcome you and put you at ease.
Meet the founder
Born and raised in Crosby, Mississippi, and now living close to the practice in Covington. She believes a smile that gives you confidence is equal parts technical skill, artistry, and commitment to listen to the patient.
Meet Dr. Hepburn
A Mandeville native and a Saint Paul’s graduate. His goal is comprehensive care with an exceptional bedside manner, and he takes an interest in a personal relationship with his patients.
Our team
Our primary goal is to make you as comfortable as possible, from the moment you step into our bright and cheerful office.
Sedation dentistry
With just a few small pills, Dr. Core can keep you resting comfortably through your whole appointment. When it is over, patients often tell us the whole procedure “was like a dream.”
Taken as pills. It stays in your body longer, so plan for someone to drive you home.
Similar, with the medication delivered through an IV line in your arm.
Dentistry in Covington, LA
If you can imagine what you would like your smile to be, there is a good chance we can make it a reality.
Healthy mouths matter at every phase of life. Cleanings and exams every six months, x-rays reviewed with you, and a painless oral cancer screening.
Porcelain veneers can close gaps, repair chips, cover discoloration and correct crookedness. Dr. Core listens first, then suggests what suits your smile.
A titanium implant bonds with the jawbone, a support post goes on top, then the restoration of your choice. Teeth that look, feel and function like your own.
Facial esthetics as an alternative to surgery, to complement your cosmetic dentistry. Two FDA approved wrinkle fighters, Botox and Juvederm.
Up to ten shades brighter after a single session. Choose how you want to get there.
Opalescence Boost, a 40% whitening agent, in a one hour visit with no light involved. The quickest and most dramatic results.
Made from impressions of your teeth, and at least a day or two to make. Good for upkeep at home, and can be combined with the in-office treatment.
A less concentrated agent, comparable to whitening strips, and a better fit if your teeth are already slightly sensitive.
Every patient needs the doctor’s approval to become a whitening candidate, and whitening consults are complimentary.
Technology
Dr. Core works to stay up to date on cutting edge dental technology and procedures, and designed the building to hold it.
New patients
Fill out the new patient forms before you come in to shorten your wait, then email the finished document back to us. Emails are typically answered within an hour during business hours.
We file your insurance as a courtesy, give you an estimate of what your plan should cover, and keep you informed of any fees it does not.
A health, wellness and beauty credit card for treatment your insurance may not cover, paid in monthly payments that fit your situation.
Patients 65 and older receive a 10% discount on all services we provide.
Cannot be combined with any other promotion, insurance, special or discount.
Rated 4.4 on Google · 80+ reviews
Dr. Core and her staff are very caring and sensitive to your needs. I have always been afraid of the dentist and she made me feel very comfortable. I highly recommend Dr. Core and her wonderful staff.June BlackburnPatient testimonial
The best dentist office I have ever been too. They are so friendly. I thought my son had an tooth abscess. They saw him right away without an appointment. We were brought straight back and the dentist came in right away!!! Very professional!!! I would recommend them to anyone!!!Erica OlmsteadPatient testimonial
North shore Dental staff are the best! Staff are very caring and patient! The billing staff answer all your questions as well as ensure the process flows smoothly! Go see for yourself, you want be disappointed!Anita SopsherGoogle review
Dr Core is a wonderful and caring doctor. Everything was explained in detail prior to treatment so I knew exactly what to expect. The whole staff from the front to the back was friendly and welcoming.Trudy EstopinalPatient testimonial
Dr Core and her staff have been so pleasant to deal with. My daughter had her wisdom teeth removed and all went well and they called to check on her the next morning. Very nice new building and great staff!Tyler NeelyPatient testimonial
Dr Core is amazing! Friendly staff. Very gentle and exceptional customer service!Kenberly BaughmanPatient testimonial
Common questions
We accept Aetna Dental, AlwaysCare, Ameritas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, CIGNA, Delta Dental, Dentemax, Guardian, Louisiana Medicaid, MetLife and United Healthcare. We file your insurance as a courtesy and can give you an estimate of what your plan should cover, and we will tell you about any fees it does not. Ultimately you are responsible for all fees, regardless of coverage.
Tell us when you call. Oral conscious sedation is a few small pills that keep you resting comfortably through the appointment, and light conscious IV sedation delivers the medication through an IV line in your arm. With oral sedation, plan for someone to drive you home. Dr. Core will talk you through which option suits you.
Yes. Patients 65 and older receive 10% off all services we provide. The offer cannot be combined with any other promotion, insurance, special or discount.
We accept CareCredit, a health, wellness and beauty credit card that lets you pay for treatment in monthly payments. It is free to apply and you get a decision immediately. Subject to credit approval; minimum monthly payments required.
Yes. Botox and Juvederm dermal fillers are offered as an alternative to surgery, to complement your cosmetic dentistry. Call us to arrange a free consultation.
73193 Highway 25, Covington, LA 70435. Our Google listing shows Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Our own site has listed a lunch hour from 12 to 1, so please call to confirm before you come in.
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Hours from our Google listing. Please call to confirm, including over lunch.
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