AMINA PARVEZ, DDS
What to Expect at Your First Dental Visit: A New Patient’s Guide
Your first dental visit to a new office can feel like a big step — whether you’re switching dentists, moving to a new area, or finally scheduling that long-overdue checkup. For many, there’s a mix of anticipation, uncertainty, and maybe even a little anxiety. But...
10 Questions Every New Patient Should Ask Before Choosing a Dentist
Choosing the right dentist isn’t just about finding the closest provider or the cheapest price. It’s about finding a dental professional who meets your clinical, emotional, financial, and long-term oral health needs. Whether you're looking for a general dentist for...
The Neuroscience of a Healthy Smile: How Oral Health Affects Your Brain, Mood, and Mind
When most people think of going to the dentist, they think of cleanings, fillings, whitening, or maybe a straighter smile. But what if your next dental visit could do more than prevent cavities — what if it could actually improve your brain function, elevate your...
Dr. Amina Parvez
Dr. Amina Parvez was born in Pakistan and raised in Richmond, VA. She attended Virginia Commonwealth University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude from the honors program, obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical engineering.
Following graduation, she entered Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry and received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2021, graduating in the top of her class. Dr. Parvez then went on to Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in Newark NJ, where she completed her General Practice Residency and received additional training in a broad range of advanced dental procedures, in addition to hospital and emergency dentistry on patients of all ages and health conditions.
Dr. Parvez strives to provide the highest level of patient centered care and comprehensive treatment to achieve the best possible outcomes for her patients. She is very excited to be joining Willis & Associates Family Dentistry Ivy – Charlottesville and serving the wonderful community of Ivy, Charlottesville and surrounding areas.
She is a member of the American Dental Association, Virginia Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry.
When she isn’t working hard to help her patients, Dr. Parvez enjoys working out, cooking and baking, being outdoors and spending time with family and friends.