At Just Smiles, we offer a complete range of dental services, with a special focus on preventive dentistry and early intervention. We identify dental problems like decay in the earliest stages, using technology like digital X-rays and3D imaging. This allows us to treat it with minimal fuss and expense. Yet we also offer a full range of services for those who need more extensive care. With our teams advanced training in many areas of dentistry, youll rarely need a referral to outside specialists!
You never have to wonder if youre in good hands at Just Smiles. Our team includes some of the most skilled dentists in central Ohio. Between them, they have decades of hands-on experience and countless hours of advanced training. For example, Dr. Phil Chahine is one of fewer than 10 percent of North American dentists to receive a Fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry. He was also voted a Top Dentist in Columbus by his peers for six consecutive years.
Our dentists help educate other dentists in the latest treatments and techniques. Dr. Chahine has been an instructor at The Ohio State University School of Dentistry. Among the areas in which our five dentists have received special training:
Dr. Phil Chahine became a dentist to offer compassion while helping people achieve their dream smiles. The most rewarding part of his job is seeing the confidence patients regain when they feel good about their smiles. A highly trained and experienced dentist, he believes each patient is unique and different, so each requires personalized and individualized care. Dr. Chahines philosophy is to treat his patients like friends in a professional, state-of-the-art, nonthreatening environment. He takes the time to listen to their needs and help them understand their treatment.
Dr. Chahine graduated in 2001 from the University of Montreal with a Doctorate in Medical Dentistry (DMD) degree at the age of 22, making him one the youngest graduates ever for a DMD or DDS program. He completed his postdoctoral advanced training at The Ohio State University Medical Center, earning a GPR certificate. In 2007, Dr. Chahine received the prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD), a distinction awarded to only 7 percent of North American dentists and symbolizing excellence in the dental profession. He is one of the youngest dentists in the country to ever receive this award, thanks to his commitment to providing the highest quality of dental care by remaining current in the profession.
Dr. Chahine is one of the premier dental providers in central Ohio. His peers voted him Top Dentist in Columbus in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 in surveys published in the Columbus Monthly magazine. He is also an Invisalign Premier Provider, having completed over 200 cases of clear aligner treatment over the years. Additional training and recognition includes:
Dr. Chahine undertakes regular postgraduate education classes to stay updated on the latest techniques and materials available in the world of dentistry. His extensive training covers many areas of dentistry, including endodontics (root canal therapy) and dental implant restoration. He has accumulated over 1,500 hours of continuing education since 2002, and he is on track to obtain the Mastership of Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD).
He also regularly lectures to the students at The Ohio State University School of Dentistry, where he is an Associate Clinical Instructor. In addition, he speaks at study clubs and other professional dental organizations. Finally, he serves as the Official Dentist for the Nationwide Childrens Hospital Championship Golf Tournament, held yearly at The Ohio State University Golf Club.
Dr. Chahine lives in Bexley, OH with his wife Liz, daughters Leila and Ava, son Alexander, and their beagle Bonnie. In his spare time, Dr. Phil enjoys good food, skiing, golfing, and traveling. He is a huge fan of the band U2 and an even bigger hockey fan, mainly rooting for the Montreal Canadiens and hoping they win the Stanley Cup every year! He no longer gets on the ice himself due to injuries.
Dr. Shelley Thompson, a native of central Ohio, grew up in Mt. Vernon. She received her Bachelor of Science from Otterbein College (yes, back when it was the College), then obtained her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from The Ohio State University in 2001.
Dr. Thompson loves giving her patients quality dental care in a nonjudgmental environment and strives to treat her patients as she would treat family members. Dr. Thompson has served for several years on the Board of Directors for KidSMILES, a nonprofit pediatric dental clinic that serves the underprivileged children of central Ohio. The clinic is fully run by volunteer dentists and dental hygienists. Dr. Thompson still enjoys volunteering her time at the clinic.
Dr. Thompson resides in Dublin, OH with her significant other, Brandan, son Trent, and stepdaughters Olivia and Isabella. Pippa, the chocolate Lab, is the pride and joy of the family. They enjoy traveling, good restaurants, concerts, sporting events, and training for races.