Our Team
Peter Ngai, DMD & Penny L. Phipps, DDS
From the moment you walk into our Elk Grove dental office, you will feel welcomed and treated like family. After 24 years in practice together, Dr. Peter Ngai and Dr. Penny Phipps continue the commitment to give you the highest quality dental care you and your family need and deserve. We have assembled a team of fantastic professionals who love caring for their patients and truly enjoy the work they do. Our commitment to ongoing education allows us to learn about the newest dental techniques and technologies and then offer those services we believe to be the most beneficial to our patients. Dr. Ngai and Dr. Phipps believe in providing minimally invasive dental care whenever possible. One of our goals is to give you the tools you need to take an active role in your own dental health. We are happy to discuss any dental concerns you have and teach you home care techniques to keep your mouth healthy and your teeth and gums strong. Call us today to find out more about our office and what it means to be treated like family.
Dr. Peter Ngai
Dr. Ngai received his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania in 1991, graduating valedictorian of his class with numerous awards. He then completed two years of Advanced Education in General Dentistry residencies, one at the University of Pennsylvania and one at the University of California, San Francisco. Although Dr. Ngai originally planned to continue in periodontics, he realized he would miss the variety that general dentistry has to offer. When Dr. Ngai is not busy with his practice and kids, he enjoys teaching high performance driving at race tracks around Northern California. He also enjoys photography- some of which you will get to see when you come to our office.
Dr. Penny L. Phipps
Dr. Phipps received her DDS from the University of California, San Francisco, in 1994 with an award for her work in pediatric dentistry. She then completed a residency in general dentistry, also at the University of California, San Francisco. Because her family is such a high priority, Dr. Phipps limits her practice time while her youngest son is in school. In addition to spending time with her children, she enjoys hiking and skiing. Dr. Phipps does especially well with phobic patients, taking the time to accommodate their needs. She also does most of the oral surgery and the root canals for the practice.
Lisa, Registered Dental Hygienist
Lisa has been with us for multiple years. She has an excellent working style, quick and efficient, while providing top-notch care and keeping her patients comfortable. Lisa keeps up with current dental research to add to her wealth of knowledge, from which she can answer all your questions.
Donna, Registered Dental Hygienist
Donna has been a registered Dental Hygienist for over 30 years. She has worked for Doctors Ngai and Phipps since 2006. She loves being a part of such a great team. On her days off she likes to go boating and fishing with her family. She loves to spend as much time as she can with her grand-kids.
Tammy, Patient Finances, Registered Dental Assistant
Tammy has been with us since we opened our practice in 1996. She has many years experience working as a Registered Dental Assistant in the treatment areas in the back as well as in all aspects of the front office, making her very knowledgeable and able to discuss every aspect of your dental care with you and answer most questions that arise. You might say she is a jack (Jill) of all trades! Tammy was born and raised right here in Elk Grove and has two grown children, who were also raised here. Feel free to ask her anything.
Debra, Scheduling Coordinator
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Debra hails from NYC, where she started her career as a dental assistant. Deb relocated to Sacramento and worked for a PR firm for a few years. In April 2022, Deb and her decades of experience returned to the dental field, and she has been with us since. In her off-time, Deb enjoys hiking, kayaking, gardening, and rescuing animals.
Raquel, Dental Assistant
Raquel was born in the Philippines and moved to California with her family in 2004. She currently resides in Sacramento with her husband and children. Raquel has been a dental assistant for over 15 years and joined our team in 2022. We are very happy she did, as our patients appreciate her kind, funny, and calm demeanor. They love her ability to help them relax and have a stress-free experience. During her off-hours, Raquel enjoys spending time with her family, baking, and shopping.
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