At Powell Dental Group, going above and beyond for our patients is just what we do. In addition to being able to find and treat any dental issue you can imagine, our medically-minded approach can also help patients discover and avoid overall health problems that could seriously affect their life. Here, we wont just make your teeth shine brighter, but well improve your general well-being at the same time. No other dental office can make that promise, but its something Dr. Shults and our team deliver every day for our Powell, OH families.
Its often hard for a patient to understand their dental needs simply because they cant look into their mouth with an unobstructed view like their dentist. Our intraoral camera, which is the size of a pen, is able to capture high-resolution images of the teeth and gums. We can show you these images in your treatment room, helping you literally gain a whole new perspective on your dental health. Now, you and your dentist will always be on the same page.
After giving you a comprehensive examination, youll have a chance to sit down one-on-one with your dentist and discuss what they observed. If youre in need of some smile repair, theyll be open and honest about your treatment options. We never upsell our patients or tell them what they need to get. Well simply present all the information you need to make a confident decision on your own. With us, youll always have the final say.
It can be quite difficult to figure out how much healthcare services cost these days, but that isnt the case here at Powell Dental Group. Well go over all essential pricing information with you before we begin treatment, so you always know a very close estimate of what youll be expected to pay. Our team can even help you choose from among our flexible payment options so we can ensure your care always fits easily into your budget.
Dental care thats routine to some patients may not seem that way for those that are more medically fragile and suffering from serious heart conditions, immuno-compromised health concerns, or cancer that is currently being treated with chemotherapy. Thankfully, everyone can feel safe and well cared for here at Powell Dental Group. In addition to her dental expertise, Dr. Shults is a family nurse practitioner and is uniquely qualified to support medically compromised patients in the treatment chair. She and the rest of our doctors will work closely with any necessary physicians to ensure that the work we do aids your treatment and recovery every step of the way.
In order to provide a better kind of dental care, you need to have the right team on your side, which is why our dental office is happy to have four expert dentists on staff. Between their cumulative knowledge and unique strengths, theyre able to handle every type of patient and every dental need you can imagine with world-class skill and expertise. You can start getting to know our wonderful team by reading on below.
Dr. Shelley Shults is truly a unique individual. Quadruple board-certified as a general dentist, registered nurse, family nurse practitioner (with study emphasis in sleep medicine and therapeutics), and dental sleep medicine provider, she brings a unique level of expertise and skill to every treatment and exam she provides. The only thing that matches her knowledge is her unbridled passion for improving the health of our patients, and you can start getting to know her by reading on below.
Dr. Shults attended Wichita State University and received a Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 1982. She went on to gain experience in neonatal nursing, community health nursing, internal medicine, urgent care, and out-patient care. In 2001, she obtained a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from The Ohio State University. In the years that followed, she furthered her education on a wide variety of dental topics, particularly sleep apnea care, and eventually, she graduated from South University with high honors with a Master of Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner. She is also quadruple board certified (BSN, DDS, ABDSM, CNP-BC), as well as a Diplomate with the AADSM (a distinguished honor, as there are less than 300 in the country.)
After spending nearly 20 years as a nurse, why did Dr. Shults decide to go back to school to become a dentist? She became a dentist because of the opportunity to practice with a comprehensive whole-body-oral-systemic approach to health. She can combine her medical and dental knowledge along with her artistic talents to achieve both general dental and periodontal rejuvenation, provide excellent results with cosmetic esthetic single or complex cases, provide comprehensive prosthodontic rehabilitation including implant supported dentures of various types, and safely care for those who are anxious or medically compromised.
Dr. Shults enjoys problem solving health issues and has a strong medical referral base for those who are not connected within the medical system. Dr. Shults thrives on delivering care that surpasses the patients highest expectations while additionally practicing with honesty, integrity, highest value/quality, and enjoying the trust, friendship, and appreciation that patients express to us. Her patients are like her family and she always provides them with the same high quality and compassionate care that she would want to have.
When not at the office or lecturing for various educational groups in Dental Sleep Medicine, Dr. Shults likes to spend her free time playing music, specifically the trumpet and piano. She also enjoys cooking, taking pictures, reading, swimming, and traveling. She and her husband Kip have been married for over 44 wonderful years, and they have one daughter, Krista, and three beautiful grandchildren. Their daughter is actually the Office Manager at our practice, so youll be sure to meet her when you come to see us!
Dr. Phillips graduated from Sahuaro High School in Tucson in 1988, and he went on to attend the University of Arizona, graduating with a B.S. in Microbiology in 1992. He then continued his education at Oregon Health Sciences University and received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 1997. After graduating from dental school, he practiced general dentistry for five years in Tucson.
During this time, he discovered that there was an unmet need for in-office sedation services. He decided to further his education in anesthesia by attending The Ohio State University dental anesthesia program, where he eventually received his Masters degree in Dental Anesthesiology in 2004. He then returned to Tucson and began providing in-office anesthesia services for children, adults, and special needs patients. He eventually moved to the Columbus area in December 2012.
Dr. Phillips enjoys spending time with his wife, Tonya, and their four boys, Alec, Jacob, Brayden, and Gavin. In his spare time, he likes to play lacrosse, cycle, read, and play guitar in a praise and worship band at his church. He and his family currently reside in Westerville.