Dr Krista Parker Thompson

Dr. Krista Parker Thompson was born and raised in Port St. Joe, FL and has been practicing dentistry in Panama City since 2016. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from Troy University in Troy, AL. While at Troy, she was an active member of Kappa Delta sorority and several other academic honor societies. Upon graduating, Dr. Thompson moved to Birmingham, AL and attended UAB where she completed her Doctorate of Dental Medicine. She was an active and engaged dental student, serving in several professional organizations, and was elected Vice President and President of the SGA by her peers. She was also the recipient of the Delta Dental Leadership Scholarship because of her involvement while in dental school. Dr. Thompson then returned “home” where she began working as a general dentist with Dr. Charles Hunter right here in Panama City. He and Shannon retired in February of 2017, and she is grateful for the opportunity they gave her to step into such a wonderful practice. Currently, Dr. Thompson is a member of several professional societies– ADA, FDA, Bay County Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry and the AAFE. She is also a SPEAR faculty club member. She has advanced training in cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, Botox®, and dermal fillers, as well as with infant tongue and lip tie release.