Our Friendly Staff

"As Practice Administrator, I have had the privilege of assisting the patients in our practice since 1994. I have worked with most insurance plans to help our patients maximize their benefits. Many of our patients have become friends over this time and I look forward to their visits. I am very proud of our patient centered practice. Dr. Parker is an excellent dentist who truly cares about his patients. Our friendly staff will “Go the extra mile” to make our patients as comfortable as possible and to assist them with any of their questions and concerns. I have a B.S. Degree from the University of Wisconsin and a Masters Degree from Loyola University. I have worked in marketing for Xerox Corporation, as an assistant marketing manager for Telex, and an instructor trainer for Northwest Airlines. I have attended multiple practice management seminars and classes over the past 16 years. I try to utilize my business and dental experiences to implement policies so that our practice will provide a friendly, comfortable, informative, and pleasant dental experience for our patients. I look forward to seeing and helping our existing patients again and If you are new to us, I look forward to meeting you in the near future."

- Susanne

"Hello, my name is Tara. I am a dental hygienist here at Dr. Parker's office. My educational credits include a certificate in dental assisting, an associate of science in dental hygiene, and an associate of arts degree, all from Sante Fe Community College. Currently, I am working on a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Petersburg College. I enjoy working at Dr. Parker's office because of his attention to detail and the warm family atmosphere of the entire staff. In my spare time I enjoy fishing, gardening, and spending time with my family. As your dental hygienist I promise to give the best care by staying informed about current dental hygiene issues and having a chair side manner that is thorough, gentle, caring and honest. I sincerely hope that I have the opportunity to meet you and assist with your dental hygiene needs."

- Tara

"Ocala welcomed me and my ten year old son when we relocated here from Chicago Illinois in 2007. While living in the Midwest I had worked for one of the largest insurance companies in the United States. While in their employ I received excellent training and years of experience in customer service. At Dr. Parker's practice I have found a place where I can utilize those years of experience on a daily basis. I enjoy assisting our patients with their questions and inquiries and helping in any way to make their visit a pleasant experience. I am very proud to be part of the staff and working with Dr. Parker. From first hand experience I can say that he truly cares about and appreciates each one of his patients. Something that I learned during my years in customer service is that at the end of the day I am a customer or patient myself so I always respect and treat our patients as I would wish to be treated. Come and let me assist you with your dental needs. I look forward to speaking with you in English or Spanish. "

- Wilma

"I was born in Italy and when I was eight years old we moved to Argentina. I am fluent in both Italian and Spanish. I am a certified dental assistant with over fifteen years of experience. I have been a Dental Assistant with Dr. Parker since 2000. I am very happy to work with Dr. Parker and I am very proud of the quality of care that our patients receive. I feel as though I have found my working Home away from Home. I really enjoy welcoming and taking care of our patients here at Dr. Parker's, many of them have become like family to me. I look forward to meeting you and helping with your dental needs."

- Anna

"I have been a Dental Assistant for 18 years and can truly say that I still love what I do. I received my expanded duties in 1996 and my Radiology Certification in 2001 from the University of Florida. As an assistant, I can say that Dr. Parker's dental treatment and aesthetics are excellent and I admire the open and caring interaction that Dr. Parker has with his patients. I have worked in many practices and this is an extremely well organized and patient centered practice. Come visit the team and experience the best in patient care."

- Laura

"I have spent many of my working years in the dental field. I have worked as a Dental Assistant earning my expanded duties and X-ray certifications while working at Dr. Parker’s office. I have enjoyed working at the office for over two years. During this time, I have been able to broaden my skills what I was promoted to Scheduling Coordinator. In this position, I am able to utilize my knowledge to assist patients with understanding and scheduling their treatment plans. I enjoy talking with and helping the patients. I have lived in Florida my entire life and love spending time with my family. I look forward to seeing you whether you are coming for an initial visit or as an established patient."

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