Born and raised in Johnson City, NY, Dr. Michelle Phillips began her academic journey with a degree in Biology from Le Moyne College in Syracuse. She then earned a Master’s in Public Health from SUNY Upstate Medical University, also in Syracuse. Driven by a passion for helping others, she went on to complete her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University at Buffalo.
In 2020, Dr. Phillips and her husband relocated to East Texas, where they’ve been proud to serve the dental needs of the local community ever since. Outside the office, she enjoys staying active and spending quality time outdoors with her husband and their two young children.
Dr. Phillips is proud to call Kilgore home and is excited to care for you and your family. She is a member of the Texas Dental Association and the American Dental Association, and actively participates in a local Spear Education Study Club—collaborating with fellow dentists and specialists to offer comprehensive, interdisciplinary care.
Get in touch by phone or online to speak with our friendly team.
We’ll gather a few simple details to understand your needs and schedule.
Choose a convenient time, and we’ll take care of the rest—no stress.
My visit to Smiles By Design was great, as always. Tracy is always very pleasant, professional, and very informative about what she sees while cleaning my biters. I mentioned discomfort in my jaw hing so she took X-rays, discussed the photo with me, referred me to an oral surgeon, and scheduled an appointment for me. All of the ladies here are awesome! I highly recommend their services.
Wonderful staff, from the front desk to the back I was treated with kindness. The hygienist, Jamie did a great job and Dr Phillips is very thorough and explained everything very well. Highly recommend this office!
Very patient. I had a molar pulled and it was a rough one. I kept having to have them stop and was very upset and hurting and they were very patient and tried to comfort me through it as much as possible. They noticed I was shakey after words from not having eaten prior and had me stay a few extra minutes before letting me go. Excellent and caring staff. Would definitely recommend going here.
