Dr. Van E. Parham, D.D.S., P.A.

Dr. Parham was raised in New Orleans and graduated from Vanderbilt Catholic High School In Houma, LA. Dr. Parham attended Louisiana State and Sam Houston State Universities where he graduated with a bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and also attended University of Texas dental school in San Antonio where he received his doctor of dental surgery (D.D.S) Degree. From Dr. Parhams caring attitude to his expertise, Dr. Parham and his team will make you feel at home. He prides himself in providing exceptional customer service and is well known for his desire to make your experience one that you will tell your friends, neighbors and family about.

Dr. Parham has multiple memberships in professional organizations including:

• American Dental Association
• Texas Dental Association
• Dallas County Dental Society
• Academy of General Dentistry
• D Magazine’s Best Dentists in Dallas – 2003

Dr. Parham takes hundreds of hours of continuing education yearly. He is a fellow of the academy of general dentistry after passing a comprehensive exam and completing a minimum of 500 hours of continuing education. He not only wants to be the best he can be, he wants to offer his patients the best dentistry has to offer. He continually looks to the future and the improvements in dental care afforded through advances in technology. He is very proud of his commitment to continuing education and would love to bore you with details of his latest class or certification.

Welcome to our Dental family.

In addition to Dr. Parham, our team includes two dental hygienists, two dental assistants and two front office staff members. We believe it says a lot about our practice that our team members have been with us through many years. This means our team boasts a level of expertise second to none and familiarity with our patients putting everyone at ease. As Dr. Parham says, “our patients are our friends. They know we care”

Dental Assistants
Lisa - Dental Assistant	Marci - Dental Assistant
Marci & Lisa are our exceedingly essential dental assistants. Combined they have more than 20 years experience in the dental field. They are willing to answer ANY questions or concerns you may have about your dental procedures.
Dental Hygienists
Susan - Dental Hygienist	Shannon - Dental Hygienists
Susan McDevitt & Shannon Ladnier are our outstanding Dental Hygienists. Susan graduated from Baylor University in 1970 and has a Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene. Shannon graduated from Tarrant County College in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene. Both have their RDH. Shannon is here on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Susan is with us everyday! They are both experts in oral health care and can give you helpful tips on how to keep your teeth and gums healthy!
Front Office Team
Veronica - Front Office	Michelle - Front Office
Veronica and MIchelle head our exceptionally well-informed front office team. You know the annoying phone calls you get to schedule appointments? That would be their job, to help keep you accountable in helping us get your mouth healthy. They also make sure your appointments run smoothly. They have many years of experience in front and back office dental work. If you have any questions concerning your appointments, billing, or insurance you can feel confident they can answer those for you. Oh! Don’t forget to ask them about our financing options!