Your team at Ossipee River Dental loves to make you smile! We have a common goal and work together to provide exceptional dentistry and a great experience to each patient every time they visit our Porter dental office.
Dr. Parent is passionate about caring for patients as he has his roots in public health, stemming from his time working at Sacopee Valley Health Center and Nasson Health Care. He loves the Porter community and hopes to continue the tradition of excellent dentistry started by his predecessors at our dental practice.
You can take a minute and learn more about our team members here. We look forward to getting to know you and serving you!
Dr. Christopher Parent
Dr. Christopher Parent was born in Northern Maine and grew up near Bangor. From a young age, Dr. Parent knew he wanted to become a dentist when he grew up. He received his bachelor's degree from Liberty University in Virginia and returned to Maine for dental school. He received a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the University of New England.
After an externship in dental school at Harrington Health Center near Machias, Dr. Parent dedicated three years to working in public health and helped provide access to dental care. He worked at Nasson Health Care, where he completed National Health Service Corps service. Dr. Parent is very excited to return to Porter and spend his career improving the dental health of Sacopee Valley.
Dr. Parent knew that he wanted to be a dentist since middle school. He appreciates the various things he does daily, including working with his hands, using technology, and problem-solving each day. Other aspects he enjoys about being a dentist are the relationships he develops with his patients, helping them get out of pain, and giving them their smiles.
In his free time, Dr. Parent loves to spend time outside with his wife, Lindsey, and sons, Luke and Owen. Dr. Parent is an avid outdoorsman who loves fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking. He's actually hiked Mount Katahdin five times and once caught a 10-pound landlocked salmon!
Jodi
Dental Hygienist
Jodi is a 2002 graduate of Sacopee Valley High School; she went on to further her education at the University of New England in Portland for Dental Hygiene. She's been caring for patients as a dental hygienist since 2006 and has been with our practice since 2016.
The best part of the job for Jodi is that she gets to work in her community, and she enjoys meeting local families and building relationships, so everyone looks forward to their subsequent visits. She also appreciates the opportunity to work alongside some of her friends and family.
When she's not at the dental office, Jodi enjoys all seasons in Maine. Snowmobiling, skiing, and softball are her family's passions. They also enjoy camping and traveling to the coast. A fun fact that people may not know about Jodi is that she's head of the SV ski club and coaches the local softball teams.
Suz
Dental Hygienist
Suzanne received her training from the University College of Bangor and has been on our team since 2014. Suz's goal is for everyone to have a great experience and learn the importance of oral health during dental visits. With lots of smiles, encouraging words, and a light touch, she's helped many anxious patients feel comfortable coming back. She loves seeing kids and watching them grow through the years more confident in themselves and their oral health.
She also appreciates being a part of a team that is patient-centered and great at what they do!
When she's not caring for patients, Suz loves exercising, dancing, strength training, hiking, snowshoeing, sewing, and anything she can craft with her cricket! A fun fact that people may not know about Suz is that one of her biggest passions is dance. She spent 14 years attending a dance academy and five years being a junior instructor. She dreamed of being a professional dancer, and she still dreams of someday opening a small dance school!
Liz
Dental Hygienist
Liz received her training from the University of New England and also completed her local anesthesia and nitrous oxide license there. She's been in the dental field and a part of our team since 2015. Liz loves getting to know her patients. Her goal is to make them feel comfortable while they're in the chair so they have a positive experience. She also enjoys educating and guiding patients on their oral health journeys to create improvements in their oral health.
She also appreciates working with a team that works well together, supports one another, brings positive energy, and is not just a team but a family.
Some of the activities that Liz likes to do in her free time are going to hockey games, shed hunting, gardening, swimming, four-wheeling, and roller skating. A fun fact that people may not know about Liz is that she enjoys designing and making t-shirts!
Taylor
Treatment Coordinator
Coming soon!
Donna
Insurance Coordinator
Donna has been in the dental field since 2019. She loves meeting new people and working with a team that's filled with positive energy!
When Donna's not at the dental office, she enjoys camping, going to the beaches of mid-coast Maine, fishing, playing cornhole, baking, and spending time with her Shorkie, Ozzy. Donna also has a passion for muscle cars and live music. You may see Donna cruzing in her mustang during the summer. A fun fact that people might not know about Donna is that she loves to collect beach treasures and make centerpieces!
Hannah
Lead Assistant
Coming soon!
Brittany
Dental Assistant
Brittany is a native Mainer and became a certified dental assistant in 2014. She loves to read, soak up the sun in the summers, and spend time exploring this great area with her husband Matt and her two sons.
I'm a current patient and have been for 5 years. I had a tooth break last night and called today at 315 and they were able to get me in for 350! I was expecting to wait days or even weeks! They temporarily fixed the problem and adjusted my treatment plan for my next appointment (already scheduled) to fully fix the problem! I have EXTREMELY sensitive teeth (even with numbing) and EXTREME anxiety but they were so kind, slow, and receptive to how I was feeling!
-Alycia N.