she dreamed of a new kind of dental practice
meet jimani h. m. blackwell, dds, fagd
heart driven
Dr. Blackwell's passion for safer, healthier living began by looking inward at her children's health and her own. Her background in toxicology studies propelled her to find solutions that were not only effective, but sustainable and less toxic than traditional dental treatments.
Her mission is to support her patients with long-term oral health and whole-body wellness in a safe, collaborative, clean, and comfortable space.
lifelong student
Dr. Blackwell’s interest in environmental sustainability started early. She earned her undergraduate degree in Environmental Science at Spelman College where she studied land, water, and air toxicology and its effects on the human body. She earned her dental degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Dentistry, and following dental school, completed her residency training at the VA Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
She stays active in her mission to further her education, as well as staying up-to-date on advancements in technology and techniques. Dr. Blackwell is currently a member of the American Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association, Louisiana Academy of General Dentistry, Holistic Dental Association, International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT), International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine and The Weston A. Price Foundation.
top 6% of dentists
As a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD), Dr. Blackwell is in the top 6% of dentists in the country. Her commitment to staying on the leading edge of dentistry is never ending as she takes over 100 hours of continuing education every year.
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Beyond dentistry, she enjoys spending her free time practicing yoga, reading, learning, and exploring outdoors. She loves living in her hometown of New Orleans with her husband and their three young boys, and fervently pursues healthy living in every area of her life.
Meet our Associate Dentist, Dr. Gina Nguyen
"My hope is to heal patients by attending to all aspects of the body, approaching treatment with a broad perspective of Eastern and Western cultures."
- Gina
Upbringing and Education
Dr. Gina was born and raised in Morgan City, Louisiana. From a young age, she was exposed to Eastern medicine techniques such as Chinese herbal remedies and acupuncture. This fostered a passion for healing, and she went on to earn her undergraduate degree in Cell and Molecular Biology from Tulane University. She then completed her dental training at LSU School of Dentistry.
- B.S. in Cell & Molecular Biology at Tulane University
- Doctor of Dental Surgery at LSU School of Dentistry
- Ozone Therapy - Dr. Katie To
- SMART-Certified (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique)
- Biological Surgery course - Dr. Teresa Scott
- The BioDentist Way Certification with Dr. John Augspurger and Dr. Judson Wall
- PRF-Lasers-Ozone-Zirconia Implants-Sympathetics in Dental Practice Training under Dr. Rick Miron, Dr. Terry Alford, Dr. Judson Wall, and Dr. Nick Yiannios
- SDS Ceramic Implantology course with the renowned Maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Andres Fernandez
Talents and Memberships
She is bilingual, speaking both English and Vietnamese, and is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the Louisiana Dental Association. At enlightenDENTAL, she hopes to merge her views of both Eastern and Western medicine to better serve her patients and promote healing in all aspects of the body. During her free time, Dr. Gina enjoys hiking, traveling and spending time with her family.
- Member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT)
- Member of the Academy of General Dentistry
- Member of the Louisiana Dental Association
- Member of the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM)
in the press
All Things Therapy Podcast
What is Holistic Dentistry
Dr. Blackwell and Catherine Lahey of enlightenDENTAL discuss their holistic biological practice aimed at treating the root causes of dental health issues systemically.
The Terrain Theory Podcast
Dr. Jimani Blackwell on holistic dentistry, teeth as organs, and fluoride as a no-no.
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