Meet Our Staff
Philip D. Sales, D.D.S. - General Dentist, Owner
1971-1974 United States Air Force
1974 Honorable Discharge, Madrid Spain
Professional Experience: 8-1998 to present
General Dentist for Adults and Children
DBA - Ponderosa Dental Group; Philip D. Sales, D.D.S. Inc.
8-1998 to present
Owner and managing Dentist of Ponderosa Dental Group
With 20 chairs, 5 Dentists, 2 Specialties; Orthodontics & Periodontics
9-1982 to 7-1988
General Dentist for Adults and Children
Dr. Whedbe and Associates - Colton, CA
Professional Membership:
9-1982 to present: Member of American Dental Association
9-1982 to present: Member of California Dental Association
9-1982 to present: Member of Tri-County Dental Society
Certification:
8-1982 Dental License in State of California
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society (Penn, 1999)
American Association of Women Dentists Award (Penn, 1999)
Achievement Award in Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Penn, 1999)
Adian R. And Regina Kristeller Prize in Radiology (Penn, 1999)
National Board Part II Honors (Penn, 1999)
Matthew Cryer Honor Society Member (Penn, 1998)
Dean's Scholarship (Penn, 1995-1999)
Cum Laude (UCR, 1994)
Shannon Merit Award (UCR, 1993)
Dean's List (UCR, 7 out of 12 quarters)
Research:
Investigation of the Cytotoxic Properties of Leukotoxin released by Actinobacilus actinomycetemcomitans.
(Project for Selective Course, Penn, 1997, Preceptor: Dr. J. Tanaka)
"A Kinetic Statement of the Regulation of Maize Phosphocnolpyruvate Caboxylase by Allostieric Ligands"
(Upper Division Honors Thesis, UCR, 1994, Preceptor: Dr. R. Wedding)
Investigation of the Activites of Phospholipase A (Research Project, UCR, 1992, Preceptor: Dr. R. Zidoverski)
Child/Adult Perception to Health and Safety (Research Project, UCS, 1992, Preceptor Dr. B. Tinsley)
Extracurricular Activities:
General Restorative Dentistry Tutor (1997) - Provided private tutoring to first year dental students, referred to me by their instructors, with pre-clinical restorative dental projects.
Removable Partial Denture Course Teacher Assistant (1998)
- Instructed second year dental students in the pre-clinical removable denture course.
Experience:
Orthodontic Associate (James Yee, DDS) - 5/99 to present
Management of 40 patients per day in a busy periodontic office. Responsible for all aspects of orthodontic treatment, including examination, diagnosis and treatment planning. Involved in staff training and management. Treatment includes headgear, bionator, crozets and pendulum appliances.
Orthodontic Associates (Thomas White, DDS) - 5/99 to present
Management of patients in a solo orthodontic practice. Responsible for all clinical procedures, including full bending and bonding appointments, without the use of chairside assistants
Orthodontic Resident (University of Illinois, Chicago, IL) - 9/96 to 5/99
Diverse treatment of more than 70 adolescent and adult patients, including several surgical cases. Exposure to cleft lip / palate and TMO cases. Teaching assistant in orthodontics to predoctoral students.
Education:
University of Illinois - Chicago Department of Orthodontics (1996-1999)
Certificate in Orthodontics, M.S. in Oral Sciences
University of California - Los Angeles, School of Dentistry (1992-1996)
D.D.S.
University of California - San Diego, Revelle College (1988-1992)
B.S. in Biochemistry / Cell Biology, Minor in Philosophy
Research:
Apoptosis in Periodontal Tissues During Experimental Tooth Movement
Patrick Lee, A. Moneim Zaki, Cara Evans, Jon Daniel. A prospective laboratory study to determine the presence of apoptotic osteoblasts, cementoblasts and osteoclasts subsequent to elastic band insertion between molar teeth. (Masters Thesis)
Orthodontic Residents' Indications for Use of the Lateral TMJ Tomogram and the Posteroanterior Cephalogram.
Larry luke, Patrick Lee, Kathryn Atchison, Stuart White. Journal of Dental Education 1997; 61:(1):29:36. A retrospective study to determine the indications used for ordering the lateral tornogram and the posteroacterior cephalogram end to investigate the correlation between patient traits and the ordering behavior of residents.
Professional Affiliations:
American Association of Orthodontics
Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
0.018" and 0.022" slot, straightwire, standard edgewire, Ricketi's bioprogressive, Burstone's segmented arch, functional and removable appliances.
Experience:
Orthodontic Associate (James Yee, DDS) - 5/99 to present
Management of 40 patients per day in a busy periodontic office. Responsible for all aspects of orthodontic treatment, including examination, diagnosis and treatment planning. Involved in staff training and management. Treatment includes headgear, bionator, crozets and pendulum appliances.
Orthodontic Associates (Thomas White, DDS) - 5/99 to present
Management of patients in a solo orthodontic practice. Responsible for all clinical procedures, including full bending and bonding appointments, without the use of chairside assistants
Orthodontic Resident (University of Illinois, Chicago, IL) - 9/96 to 5/99
Diverse treatment of more than 70 adolescent and adult patients, including several surgical cases. Exposure to cleft lip / palate and TMO cases. Teaching assistant in orthodontics to predoctoral students.
Dr. Mario Flores - Periodontist
Laura
Susan
Jill - Insurance
Alicia - Office Manager
8463 Haven Ave., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 - Hablamos Español 909-481-0025
Education:
1978-1982 University of California at San Franciso, U.C.S.F.
School of Dentistry
Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.)
Bachelor of Science in Dental Sciences (B.S.D.S.)
1974-1977 California State University at San Bernardino
College of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Political Science
California (issued Nov. 1999)
Pennsylvania (issued Feb. 2000)
Education:
LAC & USC Medical Center, Dental Department (GPR, present)
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (DMD, 1999)
University of California Riverside (B.S., Biochemistry, 1994)
Professional Experience:
Dr. Campbell Dentists (March 1, 2000 - present)
North Hollywood, CA
Graduated from Dental school in 1977 with 20 years experience in Dentistry
Graduated from Loma Linda university in "Advanced Periodontics and Implant Surgery" (1996)
Enjoys outdoor activities: mountain biking, road bicycling, joggin, dining
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