Meet Our Dental Team

Mary, Dental Hygienist

Mary first earned her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln before pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy of Health Sciences. She additionally earned her Master of Science in Dental Hygiene from Texas A&M Baylor College of Dentistry. Today, she has been working with Dr. Philip since 2010 and considers him the best employer she’s ever had. Not only does he provide excellent dental services, but he is a kind and genuine human being as well. She is proud to be able to make a difference in peoples’ lives through her position and educate them on the importance of oral health. Building lifelong relationships with patients is always important to her!

In addition to her work at the practice, Mary is a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M College of Dentistry. She is currently a member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, Texas Dental Hygienists’ Association, and the American Dental Education Association. Her adorable parents have been married for over 40 years, and she has both a older sister and an younger brother. Her hobbies outside of work include practicing holistic health, traveling, doing yoga, and spending quality time with her dog Monkey.

Alejandra, Dental Hygienist

Alex has been working in the dental field for over two decades now, and she loves seeing the smiles of regular and new patients alike coming through the front door – not to mention her happy coworker! She studied at Southwest Texas State University before moving on to Baylor College of Dentistry’s Caruth School of Dental Hygiene, earning her Bachelor of Science. She has also received advanced training in oral/facial myology.

Originally from Dallas, Alexandra takes care of her sweet elderly patients at home and has two little dogs. Her interests outside of the dental field include all areas of fine arts, including theatre productions, museums, painting, and watercolor. She also enjoys traveling abroad and going on dental/medical mission trips to Guatemala. In the past, she also lived and worked in Switzerland for two years!

Vivian, Registered Dental Hygienist

Vivian has over a decade of experience in dentistry. She started as a dental assistant at the age of 19 while taking night classes at Eastfield College, where she earned her associate's degree in science. She then went on to Texas A&M, Caruth School of Dental Hygiene, earning her bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene. She is also laser certified and is always eager to learn more and improve her skills. The best part of her job is making her patients feel comfortable and confident in their smiles.

Originally from Kaufman, Vivian is married to her husband, with whom she shares two dogs, Bam Bam and Sadie. Outside of dentistry, she loves traveling, hiking, taking workout classes, and spending time with friends and family. She’s also a Halloween fanatic and has a 12-foot skeleton named Jack!

Paige, Registered Dental Hygienist

Paige has been in the dental field for a decade, with six of those spent at George T Philip. She started as a dental assistant, gaining experience in both endodontics and general dentistry, before becoming a dental hygienist through Concorde Career College. Paige loves the people she works with, saying the team and patients make every day enjoyable.

Originally from Forney, TX, Paige is the youngest of three siblings and has a big, lively family with two older brothers, three nieces, three nephews, and one dog. Outside of dentistry, she’s passionate about fitness, as she’s a certified personal trainer and has competed in bodybuilding and other fitness competitions! She also loves hiking, traveling, and exploring new coffee spots with her boyfriend on their weekly coffee dates.

Ilizmarie, Dental Assistant

With several years of experience under her belt, Ilizmarie started her career as a front desk receptionist, gaining valuable knowledge in insurance and billing, before pursuing her dental assisting license. She completed her dental education through UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry’s online program and became a dental assistant in September 2024. She’s also CPR and BLS certified, and she continues to work hard to improve her skills every day. She enjoys meeting new people, interacting with patients, and being hands-on in her work.

Born in Chicago and raised in Dallas, Texas, Ilizmarie loves reading romance novels and spending time with friends and family. She is also a very skilled multitasker, making her an incredible asset to our team.

Charity, Billings Coordinator

Charity joined the dental field just over a year ago, bringing a wealth of office experience from 12 years in a school setting. She thrives on learning new skills each day and loves being part of a team where everyone supports one another. Her goal is to make the office run smoothly while helping patients feel comfortable and welcome.

Originally from Sunnyvale, Charity is a proud wife and mother of three, with one granddaughter who keeps life lively. She enjoys crafting, shopping, and spending quality time with her family. Fashion is one of her passions, and she recently attended Paris Fashion Week! Charity also believes smiles are contagious and makes it a point to spread kindness wherever she goes.