Nick Cockerell, DDS

age: 27 | Dentist | Pleasant Grove Family Dentistry

“Dentistry is something that requires trust.  When a patient comes in, they need to be able to have full trust in their dentist,” explains Dr. Nick Cockerell.  “I enjoy helping patients overcome their dental anxieties, while also relieving their pain from a toothache.  My goal is to make a patient’s visit as pleasant and comfortable as possible.”

Graduating from Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas (formerly Baylor College of Dentistry) is Nick’s greatest professional accomplishment.  Since he and his wife, Collins, just moved back to Texarkana, they are eager to find ways to be active in the Texarkana community, volunteering in any way they can to give back to the community that raised them.  Since Collins is employed by the Alzheimer’s Alliance, they enjoy helping out with the Twice as Fine Texarkana Wine Festival, and they have always made it a point to attend Clay’s Golf and Guitars every year.  

While growing up, Nick knew the importance of finding someone to call his better half.  “Thank the Lord, I can honestly say being married to my best friend, Collins, is my best personal accomplishment,” he admits.  “She makes life fun!”

In his spare time, Nick enjoys hunting, fishing, traveling, spending time with friends and family, cooking/grilling, and going to church.  He also loves watching sports ... from the local high school level to the Arkansas Razorbacks to the Dallas Cowboys.  

Nick concludes, “Lord willing, 10 years from now, I see myself continuing to learn as much as I can about dentistry to better the Texarkana community and helping my wife raise a few children.  Oh, and of course, I plan to have a few big deer hanging on the wall.”

Best piece of advice:

“The choices you make today will affect you tomorrow.” — Greg Cockerell, Nick’s father

Name something about you that very few people know:

“I once ran a track meet for Pleasant Grove. I was the second leg of the men’s 4x100m relay. However, the title of the relay was, ‘The Big Boy or Honey Bun Relay.’ No one during the race was gifted as a sprinter, which made it a very entertaining event to watch.”