Hugh W. Phillis, DMD

Hugh W. Phillis was born and raised in southern New Hampshire. His passion for dentistry has been profoundly shaped by his family’s deep roots in the field, as his father and two of his sisters are practicing orthodontists. Dr. Phillis completed his undergraduate education at Emory University. He then earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.

During his dental education, he discovered a passion for saving teeth, alleviating pain, and improving patients’ quality of life. Dr. Phillis also earned multiple distinctions such as the Kasparian Scholarship and induction into the Robert R. Andrews Research Honor Society. After earning his DMD, Dr. Phillis pursued his passion for endodontics and completed an endodontics residency at Tufts University. In 2026, he achieved the distinction of becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics.

Dr. Phillis is certified in the GentleWave procedure, the use of lasers in dentistry, and oral sedation dentistry. He is an active member of the American Association of Endodontists, the American Dental Association, and the Massachusetts Dental Society. He serves as a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Endodontics at his alma mater, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, a position he has held since 2024. In his free time, Dr. Phillis enjoys traveling, supporting the Red Sox and Manchester United, and spending time with his fiancé, Gwyn, and their family and friends.