Dr. Derick Phan
Orthodontic Specialist
Dr. Phan earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California Riverside, and later his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. Dr. Phan was then accepted into a prestigious Graduate Residency Program at the Loma Linda VA Medical Center.
After being in private practice in the Salinas/Monterey Bay area as a family and cosmetic dentist, and a year specializing in pediatric dentistry, he chose to complete his orthodontic residency at Jacksonville University Dental School of Orthodontics, where he completed his thesis on Invisalign® and interproximal reduction.
Dr. Phan has been in practice for over 15 years now. He strives to stay on the forefront of the newest orthodontic techniques and technology. He serves as an Opal Evaluation Counsel member to help test, evaluate, research, and develop the latest orthodontic products.
When Dr. Phan is not caring for his patients, you may find him on the slopes snowboarding or playing volleyball. He continues to coach a girls’ high school volleyball team- which he has been doing for over 12 years now.