Dr Simona Ivan

Dental clinics in Hot Springs don’t always feel like an afterthought, but they’re rarely the reason anyone moves here. Still, when the molar starts throbbing or the crown loosens, you want someone within a short drive who won’t make the visit worse. Dr Simona Ivan fits that bill on West Grand, where the low-slung storefronts give way to a quieter stretch of pavement before the highway ramps up again.

The office sits at 801 W Grand Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71913, tucked between a shuttered auto-parts shop and a laundromat that never seems to close. Locals know the block for its odd mix of quick services and empty lots, a reminder that the city’s growth spurt hasn’t reached every corner. Parking is whatever you can find along the curb, and the sidewalks are wide enough to avoid the occasional puddle after summer storms.

They handle the usual lineup—cleanings, fillings, extractions—plus a few less common requests like same-day crowns and basic orthodontic checks. Patients who need root canals or gum treatments are often referred out, but for routine care or an emergency fix, the place keeps slots open without the multi-week wait some larger practices impose. The front desk picks up at (501) 321-1044, though hold times can stretch if the hygienist is running late.

Directions are straightforward if you’re coming from downtown; the map marks the spot without any hidden turns. Keep the number saved in your phone, because when the toothache hits, you won’t want to scroll through search results.