Our dental team is pleased to make our services available to you based on prevention, education, and treatment of the whole person. We provide comprehensive care in all phases of Cosmetic, Restorative, and Reconstructive Dentistry, and in the prevention of periodontal disease. We are certified in the delivery of conscious sedation techniques (Nitrous Oxide, gas) which along with the use of suggestion and relaxation techniques are an excellent way for anxious patients to become more comfortable about receiving treatment.
We have been privileged to provide full family care and treatment of children for 40 years here in Coconut Grove. In 1978, we opened our practice on Mary Street in Coconut Grove. Since then, our practice has blossomed and our staff has grown accordingly. We have enjoyed many wonderful relationships with clients that make up our diverse community.
The dress is casual, but our professional attitudes are not. Prevention and the holistic model are the foundation of all we do in our quest for optimum oral health. Our teeth and related structures play multiple roles beyond nourishment. Teeth hold our faces up literally and figuratively. Without Dental Support, we experience collapse, not just skeletal and facial, but in the way, we feel about ourselves. Optimum oral health promotes a feeling of confidence, vigor, and psychological well being. Our mouths are instruments of our verbal and non-verbal communications. The integrity and appearance of our teeth have much to do with our feelings of security and health. Tension and relaxation are reflected in how we hold our jaws. Stress and disease in our body are reflected in the appearance and health of our gums and oral environment. The mouth is a barometer of our entire organism. Our mouths are the focal point of our self-image. A smile is the second best thing you can do with your lips.
Dr. Parr graduated from Columbia School of Dental and Oral Surgery in 1975, and received post-graduate education at the Mount Sinai Hospital General Practice Residency, gaining advanced training in all disciplines of Dentistry. In 1978, Dr. Parr opened the practice on Mary Street in Coconut Grove, free to develop a practice dedicated to delivering dentistry in an atmosphere as free from patient anxiety as possible.
Dr. Parr returned to Mount Sinai as an attending for the Dental Interns in the Restorative Department in the Dental Practice Residency for over ten years. Dr. Parr has also been involved in the Dade County Dental Research Clinic since 1980 for continuing education and treatment of indigents. In 1986, the practice moved to its present location on Bird Avenue with the acquisition of our building and more space to provide treatment for our growing practice. Dr. Parr has also completed 5 levels of exceptional training at the prestigious Pankey Institute.
Recognized as one of South Floridas leading family, cosmetic and reconstructive dentists, Dr. Rita Dargham has over a decade of experience in the art and science of creating healthy and beautiful smiles. Dr. Dargham completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Miami, later proceeding to the University of Florida where she graduated with honors, earning her Doctorate in Medical Dentistry in May of 1997. Furthering her studies, she completed her post-graduate training at the Miami Veterans Administration Hospital, concentrating on Implant and Reconstructive Dentistry.
Respected for her expertise in Smile Reconstruction and Enhancement, Dr. Darghams philosophy is centered in achieving the balance between health and natural beauty when designing her patients smile image. Customized technology utilizing porcelain veneers, crowns, bondings, tooth-colored restorations, and dental implants assists her and her team in providing her patients with long-lasting dentistry they would be proud to smile about for many years to come. Whether with Invisalign Orthodontics, Teeth Whitening, or Dental Dermal Fillers, Dr. Darghams experience has enabled beautiful and healthy smiles.
Dr. Dargham is an active member of numerous and well-respected dental organizations and educational institutes that serve to continuously enhance her ability to provide her patients with successful treatment in all facets of dentistry. She serves as a participant in the Florida Dental Association, the American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the LD Pankey Institute, and the Seattle Study Club Organization, among others.
Through Operation Smile, a nonprofit medical organization, Dr. Dargham has discovered an invaluable way to see the world while simultaneously donating her time and expertise to treat children and young adults suffering from the ill-effects of a congenital defect known as cleft lip and palate. While visiting numerous underdeveloped countries, she has offered education, treatment and support to these underprivileged societies. The experience of watching a child enjoy the new-found ability to function and smile has served as a life-altering and rewarding gift.
Dr. Dargham continues to enjoy what has become a wonderful journey mastering the Art of Designing Beautiful and Healthy Smiles. The diversity in cultures she has had the pleasure of experiencing within her family of patients has allowed her to learn and appreciate the vast array of attributes that bring a smile to people from all walks of life. Dr. Dargham invites you to Smile With Us.
Maria has been practicing Hygiene therapy in our practice since 1986. She is very skilled in motivation, education, prevention, and Soft Tissue Management (Healthy gums). We are proud to have such a talented, personable, and caring professional on our Preventive Team.
We are proud to welcome our newest member of our Grove Smiles Dentistry team. Cecilia is caring, cheerful and an expert dental hygienist. Her radiant smile and welcoming attitude makeeven the most nervous of dental patients at ease.
Luisa is a certified dental assistant working with Dr. Parr since 1986. In addition to assisting Dr. Parr, she has become the clinical coordinator without whom our therapists would be lost. Luisa is a caring and empathetic facilitator, there for you with a smile, explanation, and encouragement.