On November 8th, 2023 Dr. Brent Parrot will celebrate the first anniversary of his dental practice in Queen Creek called It's YOUR Time Dental. However, it has become a date that holds more meaning than he or his wife, Alexis, ever bargained for. On another November 8th, 2018 a fire ripped through their town of Paradise, California and claimed the biggest loss of life and property in California history. For Dr. Parrott, personally, the flames of the Camp Fire consumed his home and his business.
The very next day they had a promise to keep. Despite losing everything, they turned their attention to an annual event they hold providing free dental work to veterans. Amidst the uncertainty of their own situation, their entire team chose to focus on what good they could achieve and powered through. They donated almost $20,000 worth of dental work to 40 deserving veterans that day. Alexis, who works alongside her husband as VP of operations, said that helping others helped them to deal with their own loss.
Service is a strong theme with Dr. Parrott and it is perhaps why he appreciates the sacrifices of veterans as much as he does. 'I couldn't do what I do if not for our veterans.' he says, clearly holding back the emotion in his voice. They are committed to bringing this tradition to Queen Creek as well, and are hoping to begin on November 8, 2024 their second anniversary of It's YOUR Time Dentistry.
Dr Parrott has over 30 years of experience in his field and wants to share his knowledge and passion for helping people. 'We use our mouths for eating, talking, smiling, and kissing... it needs to be healthy.' he says. We probably don't even realize how hard our mouths actually work for us and do take them for granted. Therefore his practice approaches each patient with compassion what they want and need; practically like family.
This is why his office is called It's YOUR Time Dental, because he wants you to get the treatment you need and then to get on with your life and not be in the chair any longer than you have to be. He even provides free second opinions on any work that you have been advised to get done. He is determined to bring quality dentistry to Queen Creek residents, a town that has now become their new home.
Rising from the ashes is never easy, but Dr. Parrott and his wife chose to start again in Queen Creek. They had been considering a potential move for a while since they have four adult children living in Arizona. The Camp Fire, back in Paradise, sped up their move. Now, as their practice has planted roots in the community, they would like to continue providing veterans with the same service they did in the past.
They still have a remaining office in California and continue to run it. Last year the veterans event they hosted served over 35 veterans. Bringing their grand total to almost 1,400 procedures provided to over 330 veterans at a value of over $190,000 donated. They have seen veterans from every branch and every war come through.
Once, a 96 year old paratrooper from WWII came in wearing his uniform. The camaraderie between veterans is also something Dr. Parrott is still impressed by. 'I saw a 98 year old veteran pay tribute to a 19 year old veteran.' he says. It is clear they inspire him and their integrity and honesty is something he carries forward in work and in life.
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"I couldn't do what I do if not for our veterans.' - Dr. Brent Parrott