Dr. Phillips was born in Livermore, California, and was raised in Mesa, Arizona, where he graduated from Mountain View High School. At Arizona State University, he studied computer science and was accepted during his senior year to New York University College of Dentistry. He was awarded a Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) in 2004.
When he graduated, he began his service in the United States Army, which at the time was heavily engaged in the Afghanistan and Iraqi Campaigns. He served as a dentist in the Army for 10 years including 2 years in South Korea, Iraq, Hawaii, and Maryland. While in the Army, he received post-doctoral training in surgery. He developed a passion for implant dentistry, specifically repairing patients that had either lost all their teeth or were nearing that stage.
He received an honorable discharge when he separated from the Army and held the rank of Major.
Dr. Phillips is an avid reader and stays on the forefront of treatments for missing teeth such as the “all-on-four” technique and implant-retained dentures. He is a good evaluator of technology and has learned to distinguish gadgetry from significant technological advances.
Dr. Phillips maintains active dental licenses in Arizona and Colorado.
Dr. Phillips has a passion for teaching and has successfully trained newer doctors to become proficient in this rapidly-growing niche in dentistry. His favorite job title was Surgical Training Advisor, where he helped other doctors become proficient in the same techniques he helped develop. Later in his time with Renew he was promoted to and finished his time as the Director, Surgical Services for the corporation. In this capacity, he was responsible for the development of standard operating procedures.
With no more military deployments or moves on the horizon, Dr. Phillips is eager to strengthen his roots in the community and help many people in their goal to restore their smiles. One such group is Veterans, who unfortunately are underserved in dental care. He is developing ties with VA liaisons to accomplish this.
Dr. Phillips is a big believer in people getting second chances, and when it comes to teeth, he wants to make your “third set” (of teeth) as close to the experience of having your own teeth as possible. He doesn’t care how you arrived here, and you’ll never feel ashamed in his office. At this point in his career, he is much more concerned with the quality of care and your overall experience than quantity.