Dr.Nguyen has been in the dental field for over 13 years. She grew up in Austin and earned her bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Texas. She always had an interest in the health field and after college she took a year off and worked as an orthodontist's assistant near her hometown. This experience piqued her interest and she decided that she wanted to continue her education and become a dentist. Dr.Nguyen earned her dental degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio where she graduated cum laude with research honors in 2005. After finishing dental school, Dr.Nguyen moved to California where she completed her general practice residency at the Palo Alto VA hospital working with disabled veterans. She continued to work in private practice in California before moving to Florida in 2014 making the Sunshine state her home.
Dr.Nguyen is committed to continuing education and taking many advanced courses each year to enhance her skills to better serve the dental care needs of her patients and provide them with a skilled and comfortable dental experience. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, and the Dental Society of Greater Orlando. She regularly attends conferences and meetings to stay current on her education and dental regulations.
When Dr.Nguyen isn't working, she enjoys spending time with her kids and husband, Dean, whom she met while traveling in Rome during her time in dental school. They have two beautiful children, Kai and Alina, and enjoy spending time outdoors, hiking, swimming, biking, and traveling to different places. They enjoy life in Orlando because of its many lakes and family-friendly atmosphere.
Sonya has been with our practice since March 2021 and has over 9 years experience in hygiene. She was born and raised in Manchester, NH and graduated with honors with an Associates degree in Science specializing in Dental Hygiene. While in school she met her husband and together they have 3 wonderful children, Hudson(7), Norah(4), and Baylor(3). Sonya and her family previously lived in Illinois and moved to the Orlando area in 2017 to be closer to her husbands family. She stayed home with her kids for a few years while they were young, but now that her kids are a little older, she is ready to step back into dental hygiene. She is excited to reignite her love of dental care with our practice and build relationships with her patients and new dental family. When Sonya isnt working, she enjoys going for walks, spending time by the pool, bike rides, and trips to the beach with her family.
Judy is our dental hygienist and has been with us since 2010. She attended hygiene school in New Jersey and served our country in the U.S. Army. Judy is dedicated to providing patients with dental care helping them to maintain good oral hygiene. She is a team player and believes a positive attitude has helped her in her career. Outside of the office, Judy enjoys zip lining, theme parks, concerts, growing orchids and spending time with her rescue dog. Judy has previously lived in Colorado and New Jersey.
Melissa was born and raised right here in Orlando, a true Floridian! She recently graduated from Orlando Technical College Dental Assisting Programs with Honors and received her CDA and EFDA certifications . Although she is new to our office, she has over 15 years experience working in the office environment taking care of people. She is excited for her new career in the dental profession where she will be specializing in insurance/benefits and billing coordination. Melissa is married and has two children Kenny (17) and Emily (13) and enjoys her time with her family scuba diving and fishing.
Smiles matter, probably more than we realize. Volumes of research confirm the influential role of smiles on our relationships and our self-esteem. If you're confident, you smile more. If you smile more, you feel more confident. But what if you don't want to flash your smile because you're embarrassed by bad teeth? It becomes a psychological short-circuit, with effects that may ripple through your life. Fortunately, a growing range of options opens doors for anyone to enjoy a stunning new smile. And Dr. Nguyen's passion for enhancing smiles brings you the best in modern dentistry.
Veneers provide an artist's touch to your smile. Custom-crafted, these ultra-thin porcelain creations work in magical ways. Regardless of your vision for your smile, chances are veneers offer an answer. When today's modern materials meet our passion for cosmetic excellence, you'll be amazed at what you see smiling back at you in the mirror.
Cavities, chips, and fractures occur on any tooth surface throughout the mouth. Composite filling material provides a versatile solution to many common problems. Blended into a prepared area, the composite polishes to a smooth, undetectable surface.
Nothing boosts your confidence like a terrific smile. But when yellow stain dims the brilliance, it's time to give it a lift. Professional whitening systems provide the ultimate in whitening results, quickly removing years of discoloration with quality controlled materials.
Damaged teeth might seem hopeless, but there's often still a solid foundation that leaves you with options. A crown, or cap, can bring a compromised tooth back to full function. And with modern porcelains, you'll probably have a difficult time trying to find where the crown ends and the tooth starts.
Teeth rarely fracture in a perfectly predictable way. Sometimes a break is too big for a filling, but not big enough for a crown. Porcelain onlays provide an excellent solution for teeth that need extra reinforcement without being covered entirely. Bonded into a place, they provide years of natural feel, function, and esthetics.
Your gums form a flowing framework around your teeth providing support and esthetic value. Sometimes a little gentle recontouring of the gum line bring a nice boost to your smile. Plus, properly shaped gums contribute to a healthy environment that supports your overall dental health.
Our team loves helping kids grow into healthy adults. At either end of the age spectrum, the bases are covered. Dr. Anne Nguyen knows that early experiences influence the value kid's place on their oral health as adults. And they choose to seek or avoid future care by how they're treated now. Rest assured, the bar sits high here.
The services offered at Dental Care at Dr. Phillips ensure that patients of all ages feel welcome. From the earliest check-ups to the management of orthodontic decisions, Dr. Anne Nguyen will listen to your concerns and guide you through every stage.
Helping our youngest patients grow into healthy young adults is a highlight for our team. Children undergo constant growth and development that present special challenges for an optimal outcome. And childhood tooth decay can create a lifetime of problems often avoided with an early preventive plan.
Parents know that teen years present unique challenges. When it comes to dental health, rapid changes influence adolescents moving into adulthood. Cavity activity can suddenly accelerate with more independence in food and drink habits. Concurrently, oral hygiene activity sometimes becomes inconsistent. A good partnership with our team can set your teen up for a lifetime of benefits.
Sometimes dental problems follow otherwise healthy people through life. Understanding the causes behind dental disease can eliminate the frustration that builds as teeth deteriorate. Creating a customized preventive routine can leave you looking forward to the good news at your dental visits.
When a toothache strikes, a visit to the dentist can't come fast enough. Root canal treatment provides an option to eliminate pain and infection and save a seemingly hopeless tooth. Despite what you may hear, today's root canals can be done comfortably in a single visit using advanced techniques.
Metal grins fill the pages of many high school yearbooks. But braces offer benefits at many different stages of life. Identifying problems at an early age often allows ideal timing in orthodontic treatment, resulting in a perfect outcome. Monitoring growth and development at your child's regular preventive visits is just part of our commitment to your family's dental health.
Deep crevices run across the chewing surface of molars. Even though a toothbrush can skim across these surfaces, the narrow grooves trap bacteria beyond the bristles. Cavities may form and end up abscessing without warning, destroying valuable tooth structure. Protecting the grooves with a bonded sealer might be worth exploring.