Dentist – Chardon, OH
Get to Know Dr. Christopher Phillips
For nearly three decades, Dr. Phillips has striven to help people on a daily basis through the power of dentistry. Whether someone is going through a serious crisis or is just simply overdue for their next dental checkup and cleaning, he always goes the extra mile to develop relationships that stand the test of time! He also feels blessed to have a long-term staff that feels like family. Interested in learning more about him? Just keep reading below.
Why Did You Decide to Become a Dentist?
Dr. Phillips has known that he wanted to go to dental school ever since he was 13 years old! He found what his dentist and orthodontist did very interesting as a child and respected both of them quite a bit. While he originally wanted to become an orthodontist, he decided to stick with general dentistry in the end because it allowed him to perform a greater variety of procedures. Decades later, he still feels very certain that he made the best choice for his lifelong career.
Where Did You Study Dentistry?
Dr. Phillips earned his undergraduate degree from Denison University and achieved his dental doctorate at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. Following graduation, he started in private practice right here at Chardon Smile Center, where he still remains today. Over the years, he has also taken many continuing education courses, focusing on subjects like endodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, and restorative dentistry, to name a few. He enjoys remaining on the cutting edge of technology and always wants his offered services to be as modern as possible. He is currently a proud member of the:
- American Dental Association
- Ohio Dental Association
- Northeast Ohio Dental Society
- SPEAR Education.
Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?
Dr. Phillips and his wife, Erika, have been married for well over two decades. They have three children: Emily, who is graduating from Ohio State Dental School in May and will be joining the practice; Lauren, a second-year pharmacy student at the University of Pittsburgh; and Justin, a biomedical engineering student at Mount Union University. Outside the dental office, Dr. Phillips enjoys supporting his family’s activities, cheering on Cleveland sports teams like the Guardians, Cavaliers, and Browns, following Ohio State football, traveling, and staying healthy through diet and exercise.