Kent L Phillips, DDS MS

Myself as well as my sister, brother and boyfriend have had orthodontic treatment from Dr. Phillips and his staff. I’m sure I speak for all of us when I say they are extremely friendly, professional and knowledgeable. My sister has had her braces off for almost ten years and they are still as straight as the day they came off. They also offer retainer check ups, which can make a big difference over the years! Dr. Phillips is also very knowledgeable in his field; during one of my x ray exams, he noticed a dark spot on one of my back teeth and recommended I get a second opinion. Turns out I needed a root canal, something my dentist had missed. Very happy to have found your office and I will continue to refer you to friends and family!

Always nice and always on time! I love the fact that when I bring my daughter to her scheduled appointment they are on time and do not make us wait. Very happy with your work.

What, no other reviews? Dr. Phillips has had a successful practice here for a long time.
I wanted to get braces, and it was even recommended by my dentist in this area, because of the crowding in my lower teeth. I was reasonably happy with my upper teeth and my smile looked fine. I also got two more consultations in the same metro area (if you can call it a metro area). I was hoping to go the «Invisalign» route, since it didn’t involve having metal in the mouth and I had seen the ads.
Dr. Phillips was the LEAST expensive of the three and, by far, the MOST experienced. He told me, because of my bite, I was not a candidate for «Invisalign.» So be it.
Middle cost orthodontist: nice guy, in his 40s, a little gimmicky and «too put together»; also said I was not a candidate for «Invisalign.»
High cost orthodontist: barely out of his residency, he gave me prices for braces AND for «Invisalign,» for which the two more experienced professionals said I was not a candidate.
Let’s get back to Dr. Phillips, who I ultimately chose for my orthodontia. He came across as an intelligent, experienced, relaxed, and down-​to-​earth man. I had the braces for about 18 months. All of the ladies who would make the periodic adjustments were congenial, polite and efficient. The lady who handled the finances (forgot her name, but a Carly Simon look-​a-​like) was a little stiffer, but thoroughly professional… then again, she’s the business manager. As an adult getting braces, this was a pleasant experience and an effective decision. I recommend Dr. Phillips to anyone considering orthodontia in the Truckee Meadows/​Washoe Valley area.