Parker, J. Scott, DDS

Parker, J. Scott, DDS handles general and family dentistry on Central Avenue, a stretch of Hot Springs that balances medical offices with the occasional café. The practice sits at 3401 Central Ave C, where routine cleanings and more involved procedures happen under one roof. With 19 reviews holding a perfect 5.0 rating, it’s clear patients leave with little to complain about—though Google’s sample size stays modest for now.

Dental work isn’t exactly a leisure activity, but this spot covers the essentials without frills. Fillings, extractions, and basic cosmetic adjustments fit the profile of what’s offered, assuming you’re after standard care rather than boutique services. Hot Springs has no shortage of clinics, yet this one holds its ground in a city where thermal baths and dentist chairs somehow coexist in the same zip code.

Booking an appointment means calling (501) 624-2001, a number that’s presumably answered by someone who understands the difference between a crown and a cap. The address places it near the intersection of Central and Higdon Ferry, which means you’re equally close to downtown’s historic bathhouses and the kind of strip-mall practicality that defines this part of town.

If you’re mapping it out, the directions will drop you right at the office—no scenic detours required. Hot Springs traffic moves at its own pace, so leaving five minutes early never hurts.