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Dr. Parisa Tashakkori grew up in Boone, North Carolina, and is thrilled to return to her hometown!  We locals call this the “Boone-erang”.  She is excited to have an opportunity to practice pediatric dentistry and serve the community where she grew up.  Dr. Parisa also went to school for a long long time.  Right here in the High Country, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Biology from Appalachian State University. She then moved to Greenville, North Carolina, where she attended East Carolina School of Dental Medicine and upon graduation was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society as well as presented with the Academy of Dentistry International Student Servant Leadership Award. While in dental school, Dr. Tashakkori was involved in many leadership and service groups such as dental student government, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and interprofessional health science leadership council, to name a few. After graduating from dental school Dr. Tashakkori moved to Durham, North Carolina, where she was a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and worked in private practice before making the decision to pursue her passion for pediatric dentistry grew. She was accepted into Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital Pediatric Dentistry Residency in Richmond, Virginia, where she trained in hospital and community dentistry treating a diverse patient group with a wide range of dental and medical healthcare needs. Upon graduation she successfully completed her oral board examination and became a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Locally, she is serves as a member on the board of directors of the Community Care Clinic which provides medical care to patients in the High Country. Dr. Parisa loves hiking, climbing, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.  She has a love of honey bees and birds and recently acquired two hives for her home!