About
The Parks
A Different Kind of Dental Experience in West Bedford
The Parks of West Bedford Dentistry was created with a simple belief: dental care should feel personal, comfortable, and thoughtfully delivered. From the way patients are welcomed to the technology used in treatment, every detail is designed to help people feel informed, cared for, and at ease.
OUR STORY
Built Around People, Not Just Procedures
The Parks was founded by Dr. Phil Mintern and Caroline Bell Mintern with a shared vision for a dental practice that feels different from the moment a patient walks through the door.
Their goal was to create a place where patients could receive high-quality clinical care in an environment that feels calm, welcoming, and personal. A place where technology supports the relationship between dentist and patient, where communication is clear, and where comfort is treated as an important part of care.
Today, that vision continues to shape every part of the practice — from family dentistry and cosmetic care to advanced dental technology, sedation options, and the thoughtful details that make each visit feel easier.
WHAT GUIDES US
Care That Feels Thoughtful From Start to Finish
The Parks experience is shaped by a few simple principles: listen first, explain clearly, treat comfortably, and build trust over time.
Comfort Comes First
Dental care should feel calm and manageable. We offer comfort options, sedation choices, and a welcoming environment designed to help patients feel at ease.
Clear Communication
Patients deserve to understand their care. We take time to explain what we see, discuss options, and answer questions without pressure.
Technology With Purpose
Advanced tools are used to improve comfort, precision, convenience, and outcomes — never to replace the relationship between patient and provider.
Relationships Matter
Many patients stay with a dental practice because they feel known and cared for. Our goal is to build trust with individuals and families over the long term.
THE PARKS DIFFERENCE
Designed Around How Patients Feel
Every part of the practice is intentionally designed to make dentistry feel less intimidating and more personal. From 24/7 emergency care for patients to advanced laser dentistry, same-day crowns, sedation options, and small comfort details, The Parks brings together modern care with a deeply human approach.
Comfort-Focused Care
Small details can make a meaningful difference. Warm blankets, lip balm, eye care, beverages, neck pillows, and stress balls help make appointments feel more relaxed and personal.
Advanced Technology
echnology is chosen for one reason: to improve the patient experience. Digital scanning, same-day restorations, SOLEA® laser dentistry, CBCT imaging, and in-house digital workflows help care feel more precise, efficient, and comfortable.
Family-Focused Dentistry
From early visits for children to ongoing preventive, restorative, and emergency care, The Parks supports patients through every stage of life with a calm, practical, and relationship-based approach.
Natural Smile Confidence
Cosmetic dentistry at The Parks is planned with a natural aesthetic in mind. Invisalign® clear aligners, whitening, bonding, veneers, same-day restorations, and neuromodulator treatments are designed around each patient’s goals.
“Technology should never replace the relationship between dentist and patient. It should strengthen it.”
— Dr. Phil Mintern, Co-Founder, The Parks at West Bedford Dentistry
WEST BEDFORD, HALIFAX
Growing With The Community We Serve
The Parks has grown alongside West Bedford and the families who call this community home. As the practice has evolved, the focus has remained the same: create a dental home where patients feel welcomed, respected, and confident in the care they receive. Whether someone is visiting for a routine hygiene appointment, a child’s first dental visit, urgent emergency care, Invisalign® clear aligners, sedation dentistry, or a more complex treatment plan, the experience is designed to feel personal and thoughtfully guided.
BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY
Ready to Experience Dentistry Differently?
Whether you are new to The Parks or returning for ongoing care, our team is here to help you feel comfortable, informed, and genuinely cared for.