Orthodontists in Chalmette

Ruby Thuy-Huy Nhan, better known as Ruby, grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. As an orthodontist, she is always eager to take care of her patients and help them achieve their most beautiful and confident smiles.

Ruby received her undergraduate degree from Xavier University and attended the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry where she earned her doctorate and master’s degrees. She completed a one-year general practice residency at University Hospital and later finished her orthodontic specialty residency.

As a student, Ruby served as an officer of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society and remains involved in her alma mater through continuing education and serving as a member of the Dental Admissions Committee at LSU’s School of Dentistry.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

Eun-Chee Lee moved from South Korea to Louisiana as a teen. As an orthodontist, she strives to recreate her own orthodontic experience with her patients by identifying individual needs while developing a close connection.

Lee received her bachelor’s degree from Tulane University and attended the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry where she completed her orthodontic residency and earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery and Master of Science in Dentistry.

In her free time, she enjoys working out at barre classes, traveling, and trying new foods. But, her favorite thing to do is spend time with her family and friends.

Jack Devereux enjoys the challenge of diagnosing new patients and giving patients a beautiful smile while watching their confidence bloom.

Devereux grew up in the New Orleans area and attended Louisiana State University as an undergraduate. Next, he attended the LSU School of Dentistry and then earned his Master of Science degree in Orthodontics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Devereux works to stay up-to-date on the latest techniques and is a diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics as well as an Invisalign Premier Provider. He is also a member of the local, state, and national Dental and Orthodontic Associations and has served as a president of the Louisiana Association of Orthodontists.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, golf, travel, the beach, cooking, and teaching.

Phuong Nguyen grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana, and loves helping make a difference in his patients' lives while making the world a better place one smile at a time.

Nguyen attended Xavier University as an undergraduate and then attended the LSU School of Dentistry, where he taught for several years after. Five years later, he earned his Master's in Business Administration at the University of New Orleans.

Nguyen has lectured extensively and published numerous articles in peer-reviewed orthodontic journals. In 2007 and 2008, he was a recipient of "America's Top Dentists" award.

In his free time, Nguyen enjoys teaching orthodontics, learning to become a motivational speaker, and spending time with his family and Charlie, their pet doodle with an affinity for jumping through hula hoops.

Dr. Knott received her D.D.S. from Louisiana State University in 2018 and her Certificate in Orthodontics in 2020. She completed her residency at Louisiana State University with a Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics where she earned her Master of Science.

Dr. Knott is a member of the American Dental Association, the Southern Association of Orthodontists, the Louisiana Association of Orthodontists, the Louisiana Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontists.

“I believe that a beautiful smile improves self-confidence and allows someone to blossom into their best self. Watching this transformation occur while forming genuine relationships is so rewarding and I strive to treat every patient as I would my own family member.”

Dr. Knott enjoys traveling, sports, and DIY projects. Above all, she values quality time spent with her family, friends, and pets.