WIGHTMAN FAMILY DENTAL - Key Persons


Christina Morel

Job Titles:
  • RDH / Hygienist
Christina loves taking the time out getting to know her patients and making them feel at home. She likes learning the latest technology at continuing educational courses. She frequently wears teeth-related jewelry and clothing. When she is not helping her patients have beautiful smiles, she likes running with her dog, Penny, and spending time with family. She enjoys sweets also!

Crystal Applegate

Job Titles:
  • Billing & Treatment Coordinator
Crystal has been with the family since 2014, and is very family oriented. She spends her free time with her family and takes honor in sharing what she knows about the dental field with patients.

Dr. Courtney Wightman

Job Titles:
  • General Dentist
Dr. Courtney Wightman was born and raised in New Orleans where she attended Mount Carmel Academy. She went on to complete her undergraduate degree from LSU, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Like her husband Mark she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from LSU School of Dentistry, which is where the couple met. Dr. Courtney loves meeting new patients and helping them achieve the smile of their dreams. She loves keeping up to date best and latest dental technology and procedures to help patients experience the most comfortable pain free dentistry available today.

Kinyatta Craig

Job Titles:
  • Office Manager / Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
Kinyatta loves making a personal connection with patients. She enjoys learning different aspects of the field, and has been a part of the Wightman Family dental practice for over 4 years. Aside from getting to know and care for her patients, she loves relaxing at home and having time to herself watching her favorite TV shows like SVU, and snacking on potato chips.

Krista Ferguson

Job Titles:
  • Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
Krista takes pride in educating our patients on the latest procedures. She is very well rounded and has been a part of our family for over 3 years. When Krista is not caring for her patients, she like to pamper herself, and is a homebody. She loves binge watching her favorite TV shows and also loves the smell of seafood but refuses to eat it. She loves cutting her grass in her down time.

Mark Wightman

Job Titles:
  • General Dentist
Dr. Mark was born and raised in St. Bernard Parish. After graduating from Archbishop Hannan High School, he went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Southeastern Louisiana University. He then returned to New Orleans to attend LSU school of Dentistry, and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2006. Dr. Mark and his wife have been practicing in St. Bernard Parish since 2008. Dr. Mark enjoys helping people maintain their oral health, while getting to know each patient along the way. When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Mark enjoys spending time with his wife and four children. He is also a saints and pelicans fan.

Tiffany Coulon

Job Titles:
  • Reception & Scheduling
Tiffany enjoys interacting with patients and making them feel at home and like a part of the family when they walk in. She also loves learning new things about the dental field and being organized. When she is not greeting the patients as they walk in, she enjoys spending time with her family and 2 beautiful children and taking them outdoors.