If knowing youre among experts helps to assure you, you wont find a dentist or prosthodontist in Asheville with more training and education than Drs. Phillips and Schmitt. Were a little more specialized than practices that provide basic dental serviceswhile still being diverse in our array. How? Well, thats the benefit of having two doctors with varied backgrounds within the same practice. Its convenient for you. And it creates no interruptions or confusion in your care, because you wont be referred out for the majority of your dental needs.

Meet Dr. Douglas Phillips. It turns out general dentistry was only the beginning. Dr. Phillips is a well-respected dentistand educator in the field of advanced restorative, cosmetic, and general dentistry. An honors graduate of the Baylor College of Dentistry, Dr. Phillips completed a General Practice Residency in the US Air...

Get to know Donald Schmitt,DDS, MSD, and certified prosthodontist. Hes an implant specialist and an expert in prosthodontics, all in one. Dr. Donald Schmitt is a board-certifiedprosthodontist who originally graduated from the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. He went on to specialty training in prosthodontics at Indiana University School...

Hailing from the San Francisco Bay area where she attended Los Medanos College, Cindy brings over 20 years of management experience to our practice. She provides optimal efficiency within her role, and operational integrity to support our patients and staff. If its outdoors, Cindy probably loves doing it, including hiking, parasailing, zip lining, gardening, and traveling. She also loves spending time with her son and her cat, and on the side, she enjoys helping our staff members with home makeovers.

Rhondas story is probably familiar to many of you who moved to Asheville. She originally vacationed in the area for 20 years before deciding it was time to live here. Originally from the Connecticut River Valley area, she attended Middlesex College in Connecticut, majoring in sociology/psychology. Rhonda received her Dental Assistant certification at the University of Florida and completed 3 years of Practice Management training. She has 30-plus years of clinical and managerial experience, and celebrated her five-year anniversary with us in January 2020. Rhonda enjoys spending time at her camper on Buck Creek, gardening, photography, painting, and hiking.

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, Judy graduated with an Allied Health degree from Point Park College. She moved to Asheville with her husband after he retired in 2018. Wasting absolutely no time, Judy started at our practice only a month after settling in. Being one of seven siblings, Judy loves the family atmosphere P&S offers. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her pets, cooking, and hosting dinner parties.

Originally from Phoenix, AZ, Kelly moved to our area with her family in 1990. She completed the Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. Having been trained in a variety of roles since joining our practice in 2010, Kelly is considered one of our most versatile employees. Outside work, Kelly enjoys spending time with her husband, Evan, and their one-year-old, Wyatt. Kelly loves supporting the local Asheville scene, whether its a festival, a new restaurant, or the beautiful outdoors.

Tamara was born in South Bend, IN and raised in Tampa, FL. She moved to Western North Carolina in 1991, where she began her dental career. She completed the Dental Radiology and Dental Assisting programs at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. Tamara recently transferred from the clinic to the administrative department as the scheduling coordinator. She and her family are very active in the community with All Souls Episcopal Church, and she firmly believes its important to keep Asheville weird!

Katelyn was born and raised just east of Asheville in Marion, NC and still lives there. Living in Marion allows her to experience the fast-paced, upbeat atmosphere of Asheville while maintaining her own, slightly slower-paced lifestyle. Katelyn comes from a medical background, and she has already amassed five years of experience. Shes married with two children, and the family enjoys taking full advantage of all of the seasonsespecially picnics in the summer, apple orchards in the fall, and Biltmore House in the winter.

Loretta is an incredibly experienced staff member who, in her 22 years in dental practices, has worked as an assistant previously in different dental offices. She now expertly employes those same skills to keep the sterilization protocols and standards in our offices impeccable. Loretta is married and has two boys she adoresalong with three dogs, three cats, and a new kitten. She also enjoys being active and loves living in a place like Asheville that has so much to offer.

Lauren became interested in dentistry at age 13 after experiencing orthodontic treatment. Seeing her smile be completely transformed was fascinating to her and from then on, she knew she wanted to help others achieve a great smile. Lauren is a native of Candler who is proud to call the Blue Ridge Mountains home. She completed the Dental Hygiene program at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and has been in the dental field for 13 years now. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys being outdoors with her family and exploring all that Asheville has to offer.

Though she originally called upstate New York home, Ann moved to Asheville in 1986 and loves our beautiful mountain views. She joined our practice in 2004 after graduating from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College as a registered dental hygienist. That makes Ann our longest-standing employee. Married with four kids, quality family time is very important to her. Whether its school-related activities, sports, hiking and biking, or church gatherings, Ann has a boundless energy for what she loves doing.

Originally from Fort Lauderdale, FL, Melissa and her husband relocated to Asheville just last year. Shes worked in dentistry for more than twenty years and especially enjoys patient care. Melissa was so pleased to find our practice upon moving to the area, because everything just clicked into place. Melissa and her husband love experimenting with the unique cuisines and endless craft beer selection Asheville has to offer. She also loves exploring Ashevilles city life and the natural beauty that surrounds us.

Diana grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to Asheville with her family when she was just six years old. She later went on to study dental assisting and dental hygiene at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. Diana has been with us since 2013 and loves that shes able to develop lasting connections with our patients. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their cat, as well as painting, reading, and calligraphy.

Simon was born and raised in a small town in Scott County, TN. He went on to serve in the Air Force, where he trained in dental assisting and hygiene. From there, Simon followed his interests into more training, this time in the dental laboratory field. Simon still serves in the Air Force Guard, and manages to create our crowns, veneers, temporaries, and more for patients in our in-house lab. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Ashly, and their children.

Dr. Phillips is a well-respected dentistand educator in the field of advanced restorative, cosmetic, and general dentistry. An honors graduate of the Baylor College of Dentistry, Dr. Phillips completed a General Practice Residency in the US Air Force in 1980. After two years of service, he established a private practice in Arkansas before relocating to Asheville in 1998. Through rigorous effort, Dr. Phillips has continually broadened his skills in aesthetic, restorative, and implant dentistry through his completion of advanced courses.

As one such example, Dr. Phillips completed the Mastery Level courses atSpear Education, a nationally known training center for postgraduate skills in advancements in prosthodontic, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. Upon completion of Dr. Phillips work there, Frank Spear, DDS, MSD, the founder and director of Spear Education, appointed Dr. Phillips as a visiting faculty mentor to his teaching staff. In addition to his full-time practice in Asheville, Dr. Phillips serves as a mentor for dentists who are involved in their postgraduate education at thePankey Institutein Key Biscayne, Florida.

Dr. Phillips has also completed extensive training in implant dentistry at the prestigiousMisch Implant Instituteand is a Fellow of theInternational Congress of Oral Implantology. He is a member of theAmerican Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, theAmerican Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Spear Faculty Study Club, the L.D. Pankey Alumni Association, theAmerican Dental Association, theNorth Carolina Dental Society, theBuncombe County Dental Society, and theAmerican Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the only nonprofit professional association dedicated exclusively to the practice of dental sleep medicine. TheAmerican Board of Dental Sleep Medicine has awarded Dr. Phillips with Diplomate status, designating him as a highly skilled dentist with the in-depth knowledge, skill, and ability to treat patients with sleep-disordered breathing.

Dr. Phillips can help restore you to restful, sound sleep by treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy. Being a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine provides him with access to educational resources and practice management tools that help him better serve his patients by providing the highest quality of care in the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.

When Dr. Phillips isnt at the office, he enjoys doing other things that he loves: mentoring, reading, cooking, and wine tasting. He is also active in his church discipleship class. Dr. Phillips and his wife, Kathryn, love to spend time with their three children and three adorable young grandchildren.