Summary

Dr. Parent is a Gainesville dentist who is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Dentistry and has been practicing in Gainesville, FL for over 15 years.  He is currently on the council of National Board of Dental Examiners, on staff at North Florida Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of the Kois Center for Dental Excellence.  Dr. Parent has studied at the Pankey Institute and the Dawson Institute, has served as a Visiting Clinical Instructor with the University of Florida College of Dentistry. While working towards his D.M.D. at the University of Florida, Dr. Parent served as the UF College of Dentistry Class President and Psi Omega Dental Fraternity President.  His volunteer work in Gainesville includes Project We Care Dental Clinic, ACORN Dental Clinic, Gainesille Community Ministries Dental Clinic, CPR Instruction, and coaches youth soccer, baseball, basketball, and flag football teams.
PHILOSOPHY
We strive to provide you with the highest quality restorative and preventative dental care available. Listening to your dental concerns is important to us.  We will develop an individualized treatment plan and complete the dental work needed to restore your mouth to its healthy, aesthetically pleasing best. Our Gainesville dentist Richard A. Parent and his qualified team members specialize in everything from dentures and fillings, to veneers and tooth whitening procedures. Please contact us today!
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Quick Facts

  • 1
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Alfred Parent has 2 locations

Parent Dental Group

7328 W University Ave Ste DGainesville, FL 32607
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 2:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Hca Florida North Florida Hospital

6500 W Newberry RdGainesville, FL 32605

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19 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 57 Years of Experience
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Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English
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Med School: Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Med School: Boston University Med School: University of Pennsylvania
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Alfred Parent

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Alfred Parent has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Alfred Parent has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Cavity
  • Cleaning
  • Crown
  • Dental Check-up
  • Extraction
  • Filling
  • Root Canal
  • Veneers

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Dental Surgery, Florida, 2026, Expired

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Dr. Richard Parent's office is located at 7328 W University Ave Ste D, Gainesville, FL, 32607.
Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Parent affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Parent is affiliated with Hca Florida North Florida Hospital.
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