Meet Jason S. Chawla, DMD

Dr. Jason Chawla is a Louisiana native raised on the Northshore. He is a graduate of Northshore High School and attended Tulane University in New Orleans where he completed his Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Dr. Chawla also attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge for graduate coursework in finance and biochemistry. Following LSU, Dr. Chawla attended Lake Erie College of Medicine - School of Dental Medicine in Sarasota, FL, where he completed his Doctorate of Dental Medicine.

After graduation, Dr. Chawla wanted to return to Louisiana to make an impact in his local community. In a time where corporate dentistry is replacing the traditional dentist-owned and operated practices, he believes in bringing back the relationship-driven care that Louisiana patients want, and deserve. He takes his time with every patient and works with them to find the best solutions for their individual dental needs.

When Dr. Chawla isn't practicing dentistry he enjoys spending time with his wife, Alison, their two rescued dogs, Cooper and Layla, and will welcome a son, Jack, due June 2023. Most weekends you'll find him either outdoors fishing, traveling, or at a Saints/LSU football game. Who dat?!

Meet Atticus Deacon, DMD

Dr. Deacon was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama and graduated from the University of South Alabama with a degree in biomedical sciences. After graduating from USA, he attended Lake Erie College of Medicine- School of Dental Medicine in Bradenton, FL.; where he completed his Doctorate of Dental Medicine. After practicing for a number of years in a busy practice in Pensacola, FL, he decided to move to Louisiana and join the practice with fellow classmate Dr. Chawla. When not at the dental office, Dr. Deacon enjoys Brazillian Jiu jitsu, comedy, and trivia!

Meet Joonho Phiyo, DMD

Dr. Joonho Phiyo was born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana. He received his Bachelors in Science in Biology at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and his Masters of Science in Biology at Mississippi College. He then received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at LSU Health and Sciences Center New Orleans. After completing a one-year non-categorical internship with the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program at LSU, he has continued his education on different treatment modalities, such as IV moderate sedation for patients with dental anxiety. He is also a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics. As a Louisiana native, Dr. Phiyo looks forward to providing care to the community and meeting their dental needs.

Outside of the office, Dr. Phiyo enjoys cooking, music, and spending time with his family.

About Our Practice

Deep South Dental & Implant Center was established over 40 years ago until Dr. Gregg May acquired the office in 2015. Dr. Jason Chawla recently took over for Dr. May and continues to deliver the same high-quality dentistry you and your family have come to expect.

As all Southerners know, if you don't get your roux right, your gumbo will suffer. A roux is just fat and flour, but it's how you cook it that makes a difference. In the same way, dentistry is simply mastering techniques with the proper tools, but it's the little touches that make a difference. At Deep South Dental & Implant Center, we promise high-quality dentistry with a twist - true Southern values and hospitality.