Dr. Steven M. Parrett, DDS, FAGD

Expert Publications

• Extreme hygiene: taking the hygiene department beyond recall.
• Microbiologically monitored periodontal therapy.
• Oral cancer campaign.

Media Releases

Get to know Dentist Dr. Steven M. Parrett, who serves the population of Pennsylvania. Dr. Parret currently practices with his private practice with Cumberland Valley Dental Care, where he holds an expertise in general dentistry. At Cumberland Valley Dental, they are dedicated to performing comprehensive dental care for all ages. The mouth is the gateway to the body and they strive to help their patients have a healthy mouth that aides their overall wellbeing. They offer convenient appointments before and after work or school and they will work to help maximize your insurance. Dr. Parret completed his undergraduate degree from Bowling Green State University in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science. Furthering his education he graduated with his Doctor of Dental Surgery from The Ohio State University, School of Dentistry, in 1976, giving him over four decades of experience in his field. To stay up to date in his field Dr. Parret remains a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. The AGD offers Fellowship awards to members who truly go above and beyond in their learning. To earn a Fellowship award, a dentist must complete at least 500 continuing dental education hours, pass a rigorous and comprehensive exam, and maintain AGD membership for three continuous years. He remains active in the dental community serving in various positions with the American Dental Association. The American Dental Association exists to power the profession of dentistry and to assist our members in advancing the overall oral health of their patients.They are strong advocates for their members – promoting the art and science of dentistry by supporting dental professionals through services like Find-a-Dentist, credentialing tools, Third Party Payer Concierge, contract review and much more. Their mission is to ensure all member dentists have what they need, when they need it and even before it is needed to succeed. General dentists provide a wide array of services that are vital to patients’ continued health. These services include: preventive services — helping to maintain good oral health by stopping disease before it takes hold in the mouth; restorative services — receiving timely and appropriate treatment when a problem is identified; as well as cosmetic services — performing a range of cosmetic procedures, such as teeth whitening, cosmetic bonding – even porcelain veneers. General dentists also address overall health concerns, as oral health is seen as the mirror of general health. In fact, some dental problems may reflect issues in other parts of the body and vice versa.

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