Meet Our Dentists in Salinas, CA
Get to know your dentists in Salinas below.
Philip Lips DDS
Dr. Lips graduated from Saint Mary’s College, Moraga, in 1958 with a Bachelor of Science. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Southern California in 1962 and opened his first practice of General Dentistry in Salinas. A member of the American Dental Association since his student years at the University of Southern California, he taught in the dental hygiene program at Cabrillo College.
Since childhood, Dr. Lips has loved trains and has become both a history buff, regarding railroads and a master builder of model trains. He enjoys spending time with his family, especially his two young grandsons Nick and Christopher, with whom he shares his interest in trains. He has also appeared locally as a character actor with the Western Stage. He is fond of music and enjoys being a choral singer. A lover of birds, he has a bird bath and feeders visible from his dental operatory.
Sami Sreis DDS
Providing Comprehensive Dentistry in Salinas, CA
Both of our dentists in Salinas, CA believes all of our patients are family. That’s why they strive to provide the latest methods dentistry has to offer. From high-quality care to same-day dentistry, you;re in good hands at TLC Dentistry. Some of the services our dentists offer include:
Thanks to the advancement in technology, it’s possible to receive your crown restorations in just one appointment!
See How We Do ItGive your smile a second chance with dental implants. Our Salinas dentists can beautifully place and restore most dental implants to blend seamlessly with your smile.
Learn About ImplantsAre you ready to change the look of your smile? Smile loud and proud with cosmetic dentistry. We offer life-changing solutions, including Invisalign and professional teeth whitening.
See How We Create Smiles“TLC is exactly that! Best dental services delivered by an awesome team of attentive, trust worthy and caring professionals. I’ve been a TLC patient for 30+ years. My children have been patients through baby teeth and braces, never fearful of the “dreaded” dental visits. We can’t imagine going anywhere else.”
Mari B., Actual TLC Dentistry Patient