A native of Shreveport-Bossier, Dr. Cosse graduated from Captain Shreve High School and Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge. He was accepted into the dental program at Louisiana State University School of New Orleans (LSUSD). He received certification in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics from Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Oregon. He studied the differences in orthodontics and prosthodontics between the United States and Europe for a term at the University of Freiberg, Germany in 1997. Dr. Cosse was awarded the Pierre Fauchard Award for Academic Achievement while at LSUSD.

Since joining his father's practice in 2000, he has strived to further his orthodontics knowledge and training. He has earned certifications in Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, and Insigna. He has been trained extensively in the use of the use of Vector Temporary Anchorage Systems. He continues to drive progress in the field of orthodontics in many ways. In 2004, Dr. Cosse was invited to join an international group of experts called the Insiders who meet twice a year in different parts of the world to develop state-of-the-art techniques and materials. In 2008, he was chosen to join an honorary task force called the Pathfinders, a group created of 25 orthodontists from around the world charged with reducing treatment times and improving quality. He even has several orthodontic patents to his name. In 2006, Dr. Cosse was presented with the Louisiana Dental Association New Dentist Award, an award presented to a Louisiana Dental Association member who has distinguished himself by giving his time and talents to his community and shown an unselfish devotion to the dental profession. The philosophy he practices is to "provide the best orthodontic treatment possibly while making it fun for the patients at the same time."

When he is not having fun at work, Dr. Cosse enjoys spending time with his wife, Stacy, and their four children, Athan, Michael, Kalli and Stefan. He serves on the boards of his church, South Highlands Elementary Magnet and Cabosa. He also enjoys coaching his sons' soccer and football teams.

Memberships

American Dental Association (ADA)
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The ADA is the professional association of dentists committed to the public's oral health, ethics, science and professional advancement.

www.ada.org

American Association of Orthodontists
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On this site, you can learn about orthodontistsspecialists in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. The correction of tooth and jaw alignment results in a healthy, attractive smile that's good for life.

www.braces.org

American College of Dentists (ACD)
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The American College of Dentists (ACD) is the oldest national honorary organization for dentists. Its members have exemplified excellence through outstanding leadership and exceptional contributions to dentistry and society. The American College of Dentists is nonprofit and apolitical, and has long been regarded as the "conscience of dentistry.

www.acd.org