The Fayetteville Dentist

Dr. Sherwood

Dr. Sherwood grew up in Fayetteville, Arkansas. After graduating from Fayetteville High School she attended the University of Kansas where she enjoyed playing flute in the University of Kansas Wind Ensemble and KU Symphony Orchestra and loved watching Jayhawk basketball. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in 2014.

While attending dental school at the University of Louisville, Dr. Sherwood was highly active in the American Student Dental Association as an officer and as president of her school’s chapter during her final year. While in Louisville she had the opportunity to travel to Jamaica to provide free dental care to local residents. She graduated Cum Laude in 2018 and received her Doctor of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Sherwood worked in St. Louis, MO for three years as a general dentist. During this time she continued her education with courses in Invisalign and smile makeovers which fueled her passion for cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Sherwood’s favorite aspect of dentistry is giving patients a beautiful, healthy and confident smile! She enjoys getting to know her patients and building relationships to provide a comfortable environment.

She is a member of the American Dental Association, Arkansas State Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Clear Aligners, and Crown Council.

In 2020 Dr. Sherwood got married to her high school sweetheart! They enjoy traveling, backpacking, canoeing and hiking with their sweet Australian Shepherd. They are both huge Arkansas Razorback fans (WPS!) and are very excited to be home and living once again in beautiful Northwest Arkansas!

Dr. Teresa Nguyen

Dr. Teresa Nguyen is a general dentist at River Dental in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She grew up in Wichita, Kansas and currently lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. When Dr. Nguyen was younger, she received orthodontic treatment and it changed her life for the better. She decided to pursue dentistry at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. Dr. Nguyen loves trying out new restaurants and loves exploring the outdoors. A fun fact about Dr. Nguyen is if she could have any superpower it would be the ability to teleport so she could travel the world faster!

Teresa Nguyen