Meet Dr. Nam

Dr. Phillip Nam, DDS, MSDr.

Phillip Nam, DDS, MSDr. Nam enjoys sharing and educating his professional knowledge in Periodontics and Implantology with his patients and dental colleagues. Dr. Nam’s top priority is to educate the patients allowing them to choose best treatment and provide ethical care based on evidence-based research and the most up-to-date technology. Dr. Nam performs his implant treatments with digital dentistry, which involves minimally invasive 3D planning of ideal implant placement. Dr. Nam uses Plate Rich Fibrin (PRF) protocols to treat various periodontal surgical procedure. Furthermore, he continues to enrich his knowledge in his professional field by taking continuing education courses every year. Dr. Nam received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from University of California, San Francisco. Then he received his periodontics and implantology training and masters at Stony Brook University in New York. He is a board-certified Periodontist, certified moderate IV sedation, certified Vestibular Incision Subperiosteal Tunnel Access (VISTA) clinical for Periodontal & Peri-Implant Plastic Surgery, and certified Dental LASER therapy. He is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry, International Association of Dental Research, American Dental Association, and California Dental Association.

Dr. Nam achieved numerous honors and awards, including:

• American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) Foundation - David Steflik Memorial Research Grant
• Stony Brook Presenter Award
• Quintessence Awards
• Clinical Achievement in Periodontics
• UCSF Patient Centered Care Award
• Recognition of 120th Scientific Session Poster session and Research Competition at UCSF dental Alumni Association
• Honors at San Francisco Scholarship Foundation
• Recognition of Research Fellow at UCSF The John C. Greene SocietyDr. Nam continues to be involved in various research and publications, including:
• Long-term Clinical Outcomes of Periodontal Regenerative Procedure: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis
• Evaluation CBCT Accuracy In-vitro Using Different Radiological Devices
• Impact of Kilovoltage-Peak Setting on Implant Measurement Accuracy In Vitro
• Impact of Voxel-Size in CBCT Dental Implant Measurements In Vitro
• Outcomes of Metal-Ceramic Versus Metal-Acrylic Resin Implant-Supported Fixed Complete Dental Prostheses: Systematic review and Meta-analysis of Biological Complications and Patient-centered Outcomes

Dr. Nam continues to teach and present various dental topics, including:


• Implant and Periodontology Faculty of 11th Gangnam Implant Academy Live Surgery Couse
• Implant and Periodontology Faculty of 12th Gangnam Implant Academy Live Surgery Couse
• Implant and Periodontology Faculty of 35th Gangnam Implant Academy Live Surgery Couse
• Guest speaker for the clinical trial of “Periodontal Regeneration: Achieving Success Through Tissue Engineering” in Seoul National University, South Korea.

Dr. Nam is looking forward to helping each and every patient achieve a healthy smile.

Dr. Li and his staff are wonderful. Even when I moved to Chicago for 3 years, my husband and I kept Dr. Li as our dentist and would see him whenever we were back in town. Dr. Li is very gentle and patient, which is important to me after a very painful experience with another dentist.
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Nikita S., Santa Clara, CA
I am so happy I was referred to Dr. Li by a coworker. I went to him in extreme pain after student dentists botched a root canal, and he restored my mouth to health and eased my pain in just one visit. Dr. Li takes the time to explain procedures to me before he begins working. And as he works, he gives me updates on his progress and the time left until we're finished. He is always checking in with me to make sure I'm feeling alright, and that I am comfortable. Not only am I pain-free when I am visiting his dental office, but I am in and out of the office quickly. He works fast! His rates are great, and his support staff is friendly and helpful. I travel all the way from San Francisco to get dental care at his offices, and it is worth the journey!
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Kristen B., San Francisco, CA
I work in a dental field so I know hundreds of dentists but I keep going to the same dentist, Dr. Li! I'm always nervous of getting shot but Dr. Li does it with minimal pain (I won't lie...it still hurts to me as my pain tolerance level is extremely low) but very gentle! and he explains everything before hand so I know what I'm getting....He won't do any unnecessary treatment like how other dentist will try to maximize their profit by recommending thousands of different treatments. And of course, staffs are super nice ;)
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Monica C., San Jose, CA
I have been to several dentists and by far my visit to Dr. Li's office is the best experience. I had all of my wisdom teeth (all 4) pulled out in one day. Dr Li did it in less than 1 hour and there was no swelling afterwards and I was able to munch on food at dinner time. I was fully recovered in less than 2 days. Dr. Li also did a filling for me and I had no problem with it since the cavaity filling (it has been about 1 year). Unlike my previous filling which had fallen out after 6 months. Dr. Li is gentle, caring and extremely thoughtful: his dental office has a LCD screen TV and even a mini frigerator that offers free drinks and bottled water. I definitely highly recommend Dr. Li to anyone looking for dental treatment and braces services.
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Lynn F., San Francisco, CA
I have been there for 3 years. Dr. Li is very freindly to the patients and besides he is professional so I can trust him very much. He is especially good at implant and crown,,,I think..A few months ago he did implant surgery to my mom and dad. They are satisfied with his treatment and care until now. As you know there are many dentists around this area but I highly recommend Dr. Li. I bet there is no regret to go to this dental office!! I like him and his staff a lot!! They are treating patients as a family....Whenever I go there I feel comfortable and peaceful..Can you imagine that you can feel peaceful when you go to see a dentist?? hehehe but it's true, Trust me!!
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Christine S., San Jose, CA