Dr. Michael Young has deep roots in Lafayette. “Running the traps” in his family’s crawfish ponds built his work ethic and business sense. After graduating high school in Chataignier, Dr. Young studied basic sciences and nursing at LSU Eunice. With the intent of applying to dental school, Dr. Young moved to LSU Baton Rouge to study biochemistry. He graduated LSU School of Dentistry in 2003 with a doctoral degree in dental sciences. Dr. Young spent the first two years of his career working as an associate dentist at other practices. During that time he took continuing education courses in implant and cosmetic dentistry. In 2005, Dr. Young opened his own state-of-the-art dental facility in Lafayette. Dr. Young’s goal is to provide you the highest quality patient care with the latest technology while maintaining a hometown experience.