Dr. Dana Rust and Dr. Jeff Phillips are proud to provide the community of Oak Ridge, TN with exceptional dental care. Our dentists are highly skilled and have participated in advanced continuing education that allows them to take on even the most complicated dental cases. Our goal is to ensure your comfort while helping you achieve the oral health and aesthetics you desire.
Dr. Rust joined Dr. Phillips' practice in the summer of 2014. He takes great pride in the care he provides to his patients and has a strong passion for the field of dentistry. Always mindful of each patient's priorities and comfort level, Dr. Rust provides treatment options and discusses each one in detail to help patients make the best choice for long-term stability, function and aesthetics. Dr. Rust is also aware of the stress and anxiety that many patients have when visiting the dentist. When treating patients, he always makes sure that each step is explained, along with what to except, to ensure the best experience possible.
Dr. Rust is a graduate of Oak Ridge High School and continued his education at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville where he graduated with a degree in Microbiology. He then attended dental school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis where he graduated with high honors and was inducted into several honorary societies for his excellence in the field of dentistry. Dr. Rust enjoys keeping up with the latest materials and technology and makes continuing education a priority in order to provide his patients with the best treatment options. He is a proud member of the American Dental Association, Tennessee Dental Association, Second District Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and several local study clubs.
When he's not taking care of patients, Dr. Rust enjoys reading, exercise and cooking. He especially enjoysoutdoor activities such as rowing, hiking, mountain biking, andswimming. Growing up with nine siblings, family is also very important to Dr. Rust. Heis thankful to be living back in East Tennessee with his wife, Julie, and son, Luke.
Dr. Jeff Phillips is a well known and respected dentist in Oak Ridge, TN. His primary goals for his patients are excellent oral health, comfort, and aesthetics. With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Phillips has enhanced and restored many smiles in our area, from general maintenance to complete cosmetic makeovers. Dr. Phillips extraordinary sense of beauty and artistry is recognized by both his patients and colleagues.
Always committed to science, Dr. Phillips received a B.S. in Chemistry from Middle Tennessee State University and completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Tennessee, Memphis. He continually strives to enhance his knowledge of current dental procedures by attending continuing education courses and hands-on seminars on a regular basis each year.
Dr. Phillips is a member of the Oak Ridge Rotary Club and volunteers at the Emory Valley Dental Clinic. He serves on an advisory board for the Dental Hygiene program at Roane State Community College and is a proud member of the Second District Dental Society, Tennessee Dental Association and the American Dental Association. He has participated in Remote Area Medical and a mission trip to Uganda.
Living and raising his family in Oak Ridge has been a wonderful experience for Dr. Phillips. He has been married to Kathy for over 30 years, has two grown children, Julie and David. Dr. Phillips and his family like to travel and be at the lake. Dr. Phillips enjoys hiking, mountain biking, skiing, history, and reading.
Kelly has been a registered dental assistant for 26 years and has been working in Oak Ridge since 1994. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family at the lake and hiking. She enjoys helping keep your smile beautiful and healthy.
Ronda is originally from Indiana but moved to Kingston over six years ago to be closer to her family. She received her degree as a dental assistant in 1989 and has enjoyed working with Dr. Phillips since 2009. She has a passion for helping patients feel comfortable while restoring their oral health.
Tessa has 15 years of experience in the dental profession. She was a dental assistant for eight years and went back to school at Roan State to become a hygienist. She enjoys meeting new people, taking care of her patients, and working with our friendly staff each day.
Pam graduated with high honors in 1979 from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center with her B.S. in Dental Hygiene. It has been her great honor and privilege to work with Dr. Phillips for 18 years of her dental hygiene career. She is proud of the quality of care and personal atmosphere our team provides to our family of patients. She has laughed and cried with them and watched their families grow. She feels it is this quality of care that makes this dental practice stand out among the rest.
Pam was born and raised in Oak Ridge and is married to her British bred soul-mate Barry. They now reside in Lenoir City with their four-legged children. Merlin is her Paso Fino horse and Parker, Reign and Katie are her three beloved Vizslas. She has always loved all animals, and in her free time, she works with equines and canines (she even sees a goat), performing integrated bodywork and healing touch for animals.
Denise has a degree in Biology from the University of VA and graduated from ETSU dental hygiene school with top honors. She has practiced dentistry since 1996 and has worked at our office since 2002. She grew up in Southwest VA where the declining coal mining business made dental health a luxury, so she chose to move to the Knoxville area as soon as she graduated to pursue her hygiene career.
She loves her job and her work family, including patients that she has known for years. The best part about being at the same position for so long is that patients become our extended family. We can't wait to catch up every six months.
Jamee has been a dental hygienist since 2011. She attended ETSU and Wytheville Community College in Virginia, where she received her Dental Hygiene degree. Jamee enjoys taking care of patients of all ages. Outside of the office, Jamee loves traveling with her husband to Disney World. She also enjoys cheering on the VOLS football and basketball teams. Jamee has two cats named Pearl and Winnie.
Amanda graduated from the dental learning center in Maryville and has been a registered dental assistant since 2011. Prior to working in the dental profession, she was a care giver for an assisted living home. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, cooking, and baking. Amanda is very artistic and helps our doctors create beautiful smiles.