Owens Jr J R DDS

Dental work isn’t exactly the kind of thing people get excited about, but finding a general and family dentistry practice that handles everything from routine cleanings to fillings without the usual hassle makes it slightly more bearable. Owens Jr J R DDS fits that description, tucked into a mid-rise on South University Avenue in Little Rock—a stretch where medical offices and student housing blur together, just south of the UALR campus. The address, 1123 S University Ave # 714, puts it in that oddly convenient zone where you can duck in between errands or on a lunch break, assuming your idea of lunch involves a dental checkup.

They cover the basics—exams, X-rays, extractions—along with the less glamorous but necessary tasks like crowns and root canals. Booking an appointment means calling (501) 666-5412, which, if you’re superstitious about numbers, might give you pause (it’s just a phone line, not an omen). For those who’d rather stare at a map before committing, the entrance is on the seventh floor, because nothing says “accessible healthcare” like an elevator ride. Dentists aren’t supposed to be thrilling, and this one doesn’t pretend otherwise.