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Nelson Dental Care
The Smile Studio is now Nelson Dental Care! Dr. Harry Batt has personally chosen Metairie dentist, Dr. James R. Nelson to take over because he knows he'll be leaving his patients in the most capable and caring hands. Dr. Nelson's goal is to keep everything you love about this dental office and continue to add great things to it.

We'll only recommend the treatments that you absolutely need, and the final decision will always be yours. We provide world-class dental care in a warm and welcoming environment perfect for the whole family! We'll go the extra mile to make sure that you always have a relaxing and stress-free dental experience.
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Nelson Dental Care has a very simple but important goal: to take everything patients' love about the Smile Studio and continue to improve upon it. Dr. James R. Nelson was specifically chosen by Dr. Harry Batt to take over the practice because he knew Dr. Nelson would be able to maintain the practice's high quality of both service and care.
At Nelson Dental Care, our promise to you is that no matter why you come to see us, we'll always be able to help your smile. Our team works hard every day to provide a wide variety of services ranging from routine preventive care to complex restorative services so that Metairie families can always get what they need from one convenient location.
At "best", a dental injury is just annoying. At worst, it's extremely painful and does tremendous damage to your smile. In either case, you should seek out care as quickly as possible to both relieve your pain and prevent the issue from getting much worse. If you or a loved one ever experience a dental emergency, you can always rely on Nelson Dental Care to be there.
Dr. Nelson loves working with dental patients to create beautiful, healthy smiles they can feel confident in sharing. He's been serving Louisiana residents since 2013, and he looks forward to continuing to provide outstanding, high-quality dentistry for years to come.

A native of Baton Rouge, Dr. Nelson graduated from Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge and went on to pursue his doctor of dental surgery at the LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans.Additionally, Dr. Nelson is oral conscious sedation and Invisalign certified. He completed the Heartland Aesthetic Continuum and has studied at the Spear Institute in order to provide a wider range of high-quality dental services for every patient he treats.
We keep our office filled with a long list of comfort amenities and state-of-the-art technology so that as soon as you walk in, you can relax, and when you reach the treatment chair, we can provide you the best possible care in the least amount of time. If you'd like to take a look around before coming to see us, simply take our short virtual tour below.
Reviews (10)
Shanice Hill
Shanice Hill
Dec 26, 2021
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Everyone here is awesome. They have made my experience and transition very easy.
Katrina Doran
Katrina Doran
Dec 07, 2021
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Ive been going to dr nelson for about 2-3 years now. From the first visit the staff was very welcoming. Courtney is a pleasure to talk to. We talk as if we have known each other for many years. Dr nelson is great and very thorough. I hated dentist but the experience with dr nelson and his staff is great.
H. Raiders
H. Raiders
Dec 06, 2021
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Very nice atmosphere, great job cleaning my teeth and answering any questions I had. The price for cleaning and x-rays seem very reasonable to me. I recommend Dr. Nelson's services without hesitation.
Alan DeCorte
Alan DeCorte
Nov 18, 2021
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Dr. Nelson and his team of technicians and administrative staff are professional, thorough and friendly. We have always been treated with the upmost respect and courtesy, and highly recommend Nelson Dental Care without reservation.
Sergio Robinson
Sergio Robinson
Nov 04, 2021
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Let’s just say I had my best service yet going to the dentist seeing Dr. Nelson and his staff. The staff was friendly and very welcoming. They made me feel the same way I feel when going to chick- fil-a. Thank you again
Debbie Williams
Debbie Williams
Nov 04, 2021
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I recently lost my dentist of 15 years and I was so apprehensive about going to a “new to me” dentist. I had broken a tooth and procrastinated as I tried to make a decision on where to go. In my goggle search, up popped Nelson Dental Care. As I scanned the reviews and read the information provided, I decided on Nelson Dental care.
They got me in immediately, and they were all so personable and friendly and the office is cheerful and welcoming. While all the staff was great, Lindsay was by my side most of the time, and she and Dr. Nelson not only answered all my questions, but laid out a plan
Harriet Simon
Harriet Simon
Oct 27, 2021
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I was in town visiting my son and daughter-in-law. I work 12-14 hour days with not much time for myself. My son knew of Nelson Dental Care when I asked if he thought I could get my teeth cleaned somewhere before I left town. I rec'd an appointment in 3 days. They were very through, did not push to do any more work than I asked for and were very polite and professional. I am considering flying back to use them again for more extensive dental work as I was made to feel so comfortable. I usually do not like going to dentists. I would recommend them to anyone who may be skiddish about going to a dentist
Patrick McMahon
Patrick McMahon
Oct 02, 2021
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I have been a patient of Dr. Nelson for about 4 years now. A visit to his practice is always a pleasant experience. Warm and friendly atmosphere. His wife, Courtney, runs the business side and is very personable. From teeth cleanings to wisdom removal….I am always impressed by the equipment/technology too.
Shasteen Keyes
Shasteen Keyes
Sep 18, 2021
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The staff was great. Very friendly. Clean location. Only thing for me was that I had to wait 25 minutes for my teeth to be cleaned after my x-rays was taken. That was bit of a wait for me. Also finding the location was a bit vague as they are hidden if it’s your first time going there. Other than that, now that I know where they are located it should not be a problem. I will be going back, that’s all that matters.
John Sevro
John Sevro
Aug 16, 2021
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Dr. Nelson and his staff provided me with possibly the best dental experience I’ve ever had. I am 30 and dealing with a multitude of life challenges, losing my insurance being one of them. From the minute I called to schedule an appointment I was given attention and care, able to explain my situation, and was scheduled an appointment that worked with my circumstances.
His entire staff was welcoming and friendly when I walked in the door and I was taken in minutes after completing very little paperwork. While I didn’t get to meet everyone, I had the pleasure of meeting Lindsey who was working