Dr. Benjamin Mark Kacos D.M.D.

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Get to know General Dentist Dr. Benjamin M. Kacos, who serves patients inShreveport, Louisiana.

Dr. Benjamin Kacos is a Dentist practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Kacos specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health.

Dr. Benjamin Kacos considers himself one of the luckiest people he knows because he truly enjoys what he does. If given the chance to do anything, Dr. Kacos would continue to practice dentistry.

Because Dr. Kacos truly loves his craft he takes tons and tons of courses improving his skills and his ability to do more for his patients than most. In addition to recently earning the title of Top Doctor,  he just earned Fellowship status in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and his continued education has earned him eligibility to test for Fellowship Status in the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Kacos completed his undergraduate degree from Presbyterian College in 2005. Furthering his education he graduated with his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the Medical College of Georgia in 2011, giving him nearly a decade of experience in his field. Dr. Kacos has had extensive training in dental implants and sedation, traveling across the globe to train under the best Implant and Sedation Dentists in the world.

The past President of the Northwest Louisiana Dental Association. Dr. Kacos trains other dentists as a consultant for the Dental Success Institute and is the creator of Explore Education which provides advanced training for dentists across the country.

When not working, he is passionate about community organizations like Holy Angels and Ducks Unlimited. He is an avid health enthusiast which has lead to his passion for educating patients on the connection between the mouth and body.

Dr. Kacos’ patients have excellent experiences with him, one stating, “If you are looking for a great dentist, look no further than Dr. Ben Kacos. He and his staff are very professional, courteous, and make you feel at ease. They are very thorough and knowledgeable. The little things they do to make you feel comfortable along with the friendly attitude from the moment you walk in do not go unnoticed.”

He has a passion for learning, teaching and improving the lives of my patients. Also, he travels the country attending dental courses and teaching them too. When not at work he loves family, BBQ and the outdoors.

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