Dr. Julie Hengehold, DDS

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Julie Hengehold, who serves patients in Port Huron, Michigan.

Dr. Hengehold is a family-oriented general dentist working alongside her husband, Jeremy Parrott, DDS. The husband and wife dental-duo are the owners of Family Dentists, PLLC in Port Huron, Michigan.

Making smiles natural and beautiful, Drs. Hengehold and Parrott are dedicated to general, family, & cosmetic dentistry such as dental cleanings, X-rays, check-up exams, composite fillings, porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, crowns/caps, tooth extractions, dental implant restoration, and many other dental procedures. They are dedicated to providing patients with high quality dental care that is performed using modern techniques and materials.

With a passion for dentistry, Dr. Hengehold’s expertise is evident in the high quality restorations that she creates in the most comfortable way possible. She believes in educating each patient so that they can achieve healthy and beautiful smiles that last a lifetime.  

Among her professional dental affiliations, she is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the U.S. Navy Dental Corps.  

At the start of her academic career, Dr. Hengehold completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan. She then went on to graduate with her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in Ann Arbor.   

Well educated and experienced, she maintains her clinical excellence by far exceeding the minimum continuing education requirements in cosmetic and general dentistry. She continues to work with nationally known instructors on the latest skills and techniques, and is the Treasurer of the University of Michigan Alumni Cheerleading Association.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.  

On a more personal note, Dr. Hengehold met her future husband while in dental school in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Parrott graduated one year prior to her and completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency while stationed in Great Lakes, Illinois. After Dr. Hengehold graduated dental school, she and Dr. Parrott got married. They had their reception at the historic and beautiful Thomas Edison Inn.  

After the wedding, they moved to Okinawa, Japan to serve with the United States Navy.  During the two years in Okinawa, Dr. Hengehold had the opportunity to deploy on a humanitarian mission to Bangladesh and Dr. Parrott deployed on a humanitarian mission to the Philippines.  They both enjoyed these missions and felt that it helped them grow clinically, personally, and professionally. After Okinawa, they completed their active duty service in Newport, Rhode Island. They met a lot of great dentists in the Navy and gained great insight from working side-to-side with specialists. They enjoy surrounding themselves with good friends and sharing a good meal. 

Outside of practicing dentistry, Dr. Hengehold enjoys the outdoors where one can find her kayaking, riding her bike, running, and cross-country skiing.  

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