about our practice

Distinction & Choice in Dental Care

We are a practice that provides comprehensive restorative and cosmetic dental care to a diversity of patients in downtown Washington, DC ranging from the busy executive to the suburbanite. Our goal is to provide an exceptional dental experience that is worthy of long term relationships producing enthusiastic recommendations for others to join us in the same. As a team, we have diligently sought the training necessary to create this experience and are ever striving to improve how we deliver our service.

About Dr. Russell Phillips

Growing up in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Dr. Russell Phillips first became interested in dentistry when a high school sports injury landed him in the dental chair and a career seed was planted. He attended college at Penn State University where he played on the varsity soccer team. His dental school was the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine where he received his DMD degree with honors. Following dental school, he spent two years in the Navy Dental Corps at Submarine Base New London and received extensive experience in oral surgery. Dr. Phillips then returned to the University of Pennsylvania for a three year specialty combined certificate program in Periodontics, Fixed Prosthodontics / Periodontal Prosthesis. This intensive program focused on using periodontal principles to prosthetically restore mouths severely damaged by gum disease. It provided specialist training in periodontal surgical procedures and complex crown and bridge techniques.

Dr. Phillips came to Washington to launch his practice but continued to teach part time at The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Dental Residency Program for 13 years as an Assistant Clinical Professor. Dr. Phillips has published several articles.

Dr. Phillips has been active in implant dentistry both surgically placing them and preparing for them to be placed with surgical bone grafting. He incorporates the newest techniques of using the cone beam dental CAT scan to fabricate a surgical guide prior to the implant placement procedure where the site of implant placement is computer planned which functions to eliminate the human error of misdirecting the placement trajectory of the implant. It is the state of the art in the technique of implant placement. He routinely uses the technique of PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) and PRF (Platelet Rich Fibrin). These are blood products that are derived from a blood draw of the patients own blood and used to hasten and make less traumatic the healing process. He is a Fellow in the International College of Implantology and an active member in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.

Dr. Phillips is trained in laser dentistry and certified in performing the LANAP technique which is incision and sutureless periodontal surgery. He is a member of the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry.

Growing up in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Dr. Russell Phillips first became interested in dentistry when a high school sports injury landed him in the dental chair and a career seed was planted. He attended college at Penn State University where he played on the varsity soccer team. His dental school was the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine where he received his DMD degree with honors. Following dental school, he spent two years in the Navy Dental Corps at Submarine Base New London and received extensive experience in oral surgery. Dr. Phillips then returned to the University of Pennsylvania for a three year specialty combined certificate program in Periodontics, Fixed Prosthodontics / Periodontal Prosthesis. This intensive program focused on using periodontal principles to prosthetically restore mouths severely damaged by gum disease. It provided specialist training in periodontal surgical procedures and complex crown and bridge techniques.

Dr. Russell Phillips

Dr. Phillips came to Washington to launch his practice but continued to teach part time at The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Dental Residency Program for 13 years as an Assistant Clinical Professor. Dr. Phillips has published several articles.

Dr. Phillips has been active in implant dentistry both surgically placing them and preparing for them to be placed with surgical bone grafting. He incorporates the newest techniques of using the cone beam dental CAT scan to fabricate a surgical guide prior to the implant placement procedure where the site of implant placement is computer planned which functions to eliminate the human error of misdirecting the placement trajectory of the implant. It is the state of the art in the technique of implant placement. He routinely uses the technique of PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) and PRF (Platelet Rich Fibrin). These are blood products that are derived from a blood draw of the patients own blood and used to hasten and make less traumatic the healing process. He is a Fellow in the International College of Implantology and an active member in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.

Dr. Phillips is trained in laser dentistry and certified in performing the LANAP technique which is incision and sutureless periodontal surgery. He is a member of the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry.

Several years ago, Dr. Phillips became quite passionately interested in a new wave of thinking that views our growth and development in the light of its effect on our sleep and breathing and deals with a medical team and whole health approach in the screening for and treatment of sleep apnea. He is a Vivos certified integrated practitioner in the use of the DNA functional orthodontic appliance. Please go to the following link: Vivos Integrated Practice. Dr. Phillips frequently gives public presentations to groups of patients from his own practice and to those people outside the practice who have breathing and sleep concerns, primarily sleep apnea.

Outside the four walls of his practice, Dr. Phillips has traveled on dental missions to Haiti and Nicaragua. He has three children. He enjoys woodcarving, sailing, photography, cycling and the out-of-doors in general. He is a member of the American Dental Association, DC Dental Society, several local study clubs, the American Sleep and Breathing Academy, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and the International College of Oral Implantologists.

Missions from Dr. Phillips & Community Service

Dr. Phillips on a dental service mission in Nicaragua
Dental Service Missions in Nicaragua and Haiti. Dr. Phillips is also part of the Holocaust Survivors Oral Health Program providing complimentary dental services.

Meet our Team

Faith

Faith

Front Office

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Faith was born in the Philippines, and immigrated to the US with her parents at age 7. She has lived in Maryland for most of her life. She is currently in school pursuing Dental Assisting, and would like to be a dental hygienist in the near future. As a patient coordinator, my focus is assisting patients on scheduling, managing patient care, and communicating in order to determine their needs

Angel

Angel K. Radin, RDH, B.S.

Dental Hygienist

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Angel has been a resident of the Washington D.C. area for over 20 years. She attended The University of Maryland Baltimore, College of Dental Surgery Dental School, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. While in school she received The HU- FRIEDY GOLDEN SCALER AWARD, for exemplifying the qualities of humanitarianism, ethical standards, devotion to the profession and clinical excellence. She also received THE LISA MAZZA MEMORIAL AWARD for outstanding interest and participation in the Maryland Chapter of Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association. She is licensed to practice in both D.C. and Maryland, and is an active member of the American Dental Hygienist Association. Angel has been with Drs Phillips and Cooper since August 2003. She enjoys the career choice of dental hygiene because it allows her to devote attention to improving patients/clients overall health via good oral health with a focus on patient education, and motivation with individual instruction and treatment planning. Her future goal is to become active in the community and invest time in public health concerns.
Mariza

Mariza Cabico, RDH

Dental Hygienist

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Mariza was born and raised in Ilocos Sur, Philippines. She attended the National University in Manila, Philippines to study dentistry, graduating with a degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine in 1995. She married her wonderful husband and immigrated to the United States in 1997. She worked as a dental assistant for 2 years, then decided to enroll in hygiene school at Howard University. She completed her training in the fall of 2004. Mariza has been with Dr. Phillips and Dr. Cooper since 2005 as a dental hygienist, as well as 2 years of dental assisting prior to that. Mariza’s favorite part of her job is interacting with our great patients–– touched by many stories, jokes, journeys and children–– most of all, she loves being able to provide the most up to date care possible.
Ning

Ning

Front Office

(Bio coming soon)
Eve

Eve

Front Office

(Bio coming soon)

Faith

Front Office

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Faith was born in the Philippines, and immigrated to the US with her parents at age 7. She has lived in Maryland for most of her life. She is currently in school pursuing Dental Assisting, and would like to be a dental hygienist in the near future. As a patient coordinator, my focus is assisting patients on scheduling, managing patient care, and communicating in order to determine their needs

Angel K. Radin, RDH, B.S.

Dental Hygienist

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Angel has been a resident of the Washington D.C. area for over 20 years. She attended The University of Maryland Baltimore, College of Dental Surgery Dental School, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. While in school she received The HU- FRIEDY GOLDEN SCALER AWARD, for exemplifying the qualities of humanitarianism, ethical standards, devotion to the profession and clinical excellence. She also received THE LISA MAZZA MEMORIAL AWARD for outstanding interest and participation in the Maryland Chapter of Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association. She is licensed to practice in both D.C. and Maryland, and is an active member of the American Dental Hygienist Association. Angel has been with Drs Phillips and Cooper since August 2003. She enjoys the career choice of dental hygiene because it allows her to devote attention to improving patients/clients overall health via good oral health with a focus on patient education, and motivation with individual instruction and treatment planning. Her future goal is to become active in the community and invest time in public health concerns.

Mariza Cabico, RDH

Dental Hygienist

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Mariza was born and raised in Ilocos Sur, Philippines. She attended the National University in Manila, Philippines to study dentistry, graduating with a degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine in 1995. She married her wonderful husband and immigrated to the United States in 1997. She worked as a dental assistant for 2 years, then decided to enroll in hygiene school at Howard University. She completed her training in the fall of 2004. Mariza has been with Dr. Phillips and Dr. Cooper since 2005 as a dental hygienist, as well as 2 years of dental assisting prior to that. Mariza’s favorite part of her job is interacting with our great patients–– touched by many stories, jokes, journeys and children–– most of all, she loves being able to provide the most up to date care possible.

Ning

Front Office

(Bio coming soon)
Our front office team member, Eve

Eve

Front Office

(Bio coming soon)

In Loving Memory

Patty

Patty Casey, our loyal receptionist for many years passed away on December, 27, 2020.

Patty was a trusted friend to us all. She was a kind and gentle person with a big heart. She gave years of tireless service to our practice for which we are most grateful. Patty was one of those people who gave her best.