Dr. Parks graduated from Davis and Elkins College with degrees in Nursing and Business Administration. She graduated from West Virginia University School of Dentistry in 2004 with a D.D.S. degree (doctor of dental surgery). Dr. Parks pursued an intense two year pediatric dental residency at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital/Case School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland, OH. During the residency program, she treated many children in-office and in the hospital setting. Advanced behavioral management techniques were also mastered during the two-year residency program. She rotated through ENT (Ears, Nose, and Throat) , ED (Emergency Department), and Anesthesia. Dr. Parks gained valuable experience on the craniofacial team working closely with special needs children . She also served as chief resident. Dr. Parks, originally from Eglon, WV, returned to Morgantown, WV in 2006 and planned the opening of a new pediatric dental practice.
Dr. Parks has hospital privileges at Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, MD, at Mon Health System in Morgantown, WV, and at Western Maryland Health System in Cumberland, MD. Dr. Parks's practice is limited to infants, children, and teens. Dr. Parks follows strict infection control and follows the AAPD's (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry) guidelines for care.
While at our office, we make sure that you receive the highest level of service and ensure that our dental work is of the highest quality. To ensure that you maintain great oral health, this level of quality needs to extend into your personal oral hygiene routine. We can help you establish a dental hygiene routine that will keep your teeth healthy and white. If you have any questions about your current hygiene plan please ask us.
Your teeth are not the only important part of your mouth. Your gums are essential to oral hygiene as well. We can provide periodontal cleanings and treatment, or refer you to one of our recommended specialists. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Oral cancer screenings are a very important part of the dental visit for the patient. With the advances in modern technology, we are now able to pinpoint the start of a potential problem much earlier in its evolution. The ability to do so is extremely important in being able to treat any issues prior to them becoming a major irreversible problem.
Certain lifestyle choices can have a great impact on the health of tissues and your overall health in the mouth. If you are a smoker or heavy drinker, make sure to get regular screenings when you visit the dentist.
Often there is plaque and tartar that accumulates below the gum line. In this scenario, we will clean and smooth this area with special instruments to ensure that the area is completely spotless. If this area is not kept clean the entire area can become irritated with the bacteria that resides in the tartar and plaque. It's very important to have your dentist check this area if you have bleeding during brushing.