Meet Megan Thigpen, DDS

Dr. Megan Thigpen was raised across various small towns throughout Texas—from the Valley to the Panhandle—before her family relocated to Pavillion, Wyoming. She graduated as Valedictorian from Wind River High School in 2006. Following high school, Dr. Thigpen competed in Division 1 NJCAA basketball at Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs, where she earned an Associate of Science degree. After fulfilling her two-year athletic commitment, she transferred to Texas A&M University and graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Architecture. She served as the lead custom fine jewelry designer for a prominent jewelry store in College Station for nine years before becoming motivated to pursue dentistry – combining her artistic background with her desire to provide an essential healthcare service.

Dr. Thigpen graduated from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry. During her studies, she received the Ninth District Dental Society Award for Collegiality and was honored as the Ivoclar Digital Dentistry Student of the Year. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the East Texas Dental Society, and the Texas Dental Association. Dr. Thigpen is certified by the Texas State Dental Board in oral conscious sedation for adults.

Dr. Thigpen is married to Allen Thigpen, a Texas A&M and Rice University alumnus and chemical engineer. When she is not practicing dentistry, Dr. Thigpen enjoys spending time with her family in both Texas and Wyoming. Her personal interests include weightlifting, baking, gardening, bowhunting, and training their two dogs, Reba and Millie, to learn new tricks. Above all, Dr. Thigpen is deeply committed to providing excellence in care, ensuring every patient receives compassionate, personalized treatment that enhances their health and quality of life.