Dr. John Parkhur, DDS

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Get to know Dr. John Parkhur, who serves the population of Santa Ana, California.

Expert Dentist Dr. John Parkhur currently works in his private practice, Friendly Smile Dental, located in Santa Ana. The doctors and staff of Friendly Smile Dental are knowledgeable and experienced with all of today’s state of the art dental procedures including, dental implants, implant-supported dentures and bridges, All on 4 Dentures, porcelain crowns and bridges, composite fillings, teeth whitening, Invisalign, cosmetic veneers, dentures and partials, and much more.

Dr. Parkhur graduated from Boston University Dental School in 2006. He then completed his general dentistry residency with the U.S. Navy. He enjoys improving people’s lives by transforming their smiles, whether it’s replacing a missing tooth with dental implants or doing a complete smile make-over with veneers.

His experience in the dental field will serve to provide the highest level of dentistry, with a gentle touch that will put you at ease. He has a passion for dentistry and is always keeping up with the latest technology. 

General dentists provide a wide array of services that are vital to patients’ continued health. These services include preventive services, restorative services, as well as cosmetic services 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. 

Outside of dentistry and in his spare time, he enjoys being with his family, doing outdoor activities, exercising, and reading. 

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