Dr. Erica J. Parsons, DDS

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Erica J. Parsons, who serves patients in Little Rock, Arkansas.

A skilled dentist, Dr. Parsons tends to patients’ dental needs at Otter Creek Family Dentistry in Little Rock, Arkansas. 

She is dedicated to giving her patients confidence in their smiles and strives to make them feel as comfortable as possible during their visits. She also loves working with children and is excited to make their experience fun.

Academically, Dr. Parsons earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. She previously completed her residency in California where she received her Advanced Education General Dentistry degree. Following her residency, she moved back to Minnesota where she worked in public health, helping serve a large, underserved population.

All her life, Dr. Parsons knew she wanted to be in the healthcare industry because of her compassion and devotion to helping others. She is excited to be involved in her community through growing her dental practice while continuing her education clubs in Minnesota.

She has volunteered in many associates such as Give Kids a Smile, which focuses on free dentistry for children. She also volunteers with Give Back a Smile, which is for survivors of domestic abuse, and Hope - a homeless outreach program.

Among her professional dental affiliations, Dr. Parsons is an active member of the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry.

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.

While in California, Dr. Parsons rescued her fur baby, Roo, a lab mix, who loves to go on hikes with her. She and her husband are new parents and love every minute of it! Because of this huge step in their lives, they feel it’s time to move south, away from the winter. 

When she isn’t in the office, one can find Dr. Parsons on a hike or reading a book! She is part of multiple book clubs that she enjoys attending in her free time.

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