Curriculum Vitae
Education, licensure, credentials, awards and professional service for the two dentists at Heath Springs Dental Associates, P.A.
Dr. David M. DeCillis, DDS, MAGD
Dentist · Practicing general dentistry since 1983 · NPI 1265585749
Dr. DeCillis has practiced general dentistry since graduating from the University of Maryland in 1983. He is a Master in the Academy of General Dentistry — the Academy's highest award — and in 2024 was one of 23 dentists in the nation to receive its Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition Award.
Education
| Qualification | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) | University of Maryland | 1983 |
| Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) | Completed prior to dental school | — |
| Externship, dentistry for the disabled | Completed as a dental school senior | — |
Credentials and licensure
- Master, Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD)
- The Academy's highest award. Achieved with more than 2,000 hours of coursework. Held by fewer than 2% of general dentists in the United States and Canada.
- South Carolina dental licence
- Licence no. 2611 · Dentist, General Practice
- National Provider Identifier (NPI)
- 1265585749
Awards and recognition
- Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition (LLSR) Award
- Academy of General Dentistry, 2024. One of only 23 dentists in the nation recognized that year.
The LLSR Award requires that an applicant:
- Be an AGD Master in good standing at the time of application and when recognition is received. Mastership requires 1100 hours of continuing education.
- Earn at least 500 continuing education (ce) hours after receiving the mastership award, including 150 participation hours
- Earn CE hours in at least eight of the 17 recognized clinical subject areas
- Complete 100 hours of AGD-approved dental-related community or volunteer service, or service to organized dentistry
- Embrace the AGD's core principles and ideals
- Maintain a commitment to lifelong learning
Professional and community service
- Past President of many dental groups and other organizations
- Lion's Club
- Rotary
- Lancaster Children's Home
- Sponsor of many local recreation teams
- Best Buddy for the local school
Clinical focus
- Dental implants, including computer-guided placement
- Crowns and bridges
- Sedation dentistry
- Full mouth restoration
- General and family dentistry
Dr. Christopher B. Phillips, DMD
Dentist · With this practice since 2003 · NPI 1043363526
Dr. Phillips graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina, School of Dentistry in Charleston and has practiced at Heath Springs Dental Associates since 2003. He has experience in all phases of dentistry.
Education
| Qualification | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) | Medical University of South Carolina, School of Dentistry, Charleston, SC | 2003 |
Credentials and licensure
- South Carolina dental licence
- Licence no. 3959 · Dentist, General Practice
- National Provider Identifier (NPI)
- 1043363526
Professional memberships
- American Dental Association
- South Carolina Dental Association
Clinical focus
- All phases of general dentistry
- Restorative dentistry
- Cosmetic dentistry