About the Author

Ellie Phillips, DDS, earned her dental degree at Guy's Hospital Medical School in London and gained valuable experience in private practice in Switzerland and the United Kingdom. In 1980, she relocated to the United States and pursued dental specialties in pediatric and advanced general dentistry at the Eastman Institute of Oral Health in Rochester, New York. Throughout her career Dr. Phillips has held various roles, including faculty member and pediatric clinic director at the University of Rochester, NY. Her expertise spans oral surgery, community health education, general practice, geriatric dental care, and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Phillips' interest in health and wellness led her to become a founding member of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health, and she continues to be actively involved in oral health education and microbiome research. She resides in Austin, Texas, and has five children.