Meet Dr. Tuyet-Phi Truong

I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in General Biology at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD).  After graduating from UCSD, I pursued a career in research and co-authored over 10 scientific articles during my affiliations with the prestigious Scripps Research Institute and Stanford University.  After almost a decade of working in research, my interest in dentistry began when I needed an emergency root canal.  The dental care I received brought back memories of when I helped run a free medical clinic in Ensenada, Mexico for 2 years.  My experience receiving immediate relief of dental pain, reminded me of my initial passions for helping people and developing meaningful patient relationships.  I realized that these benefits were not things a research environment could provide.  At that moment, I decided to return to school and dive into the world of dentistry.

I obtained my Doctor of Dental Medicine degree with an emphasis in Public Health at the A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ASDOH).  ASDOH’s unique dental curriculum gave me the opportunity to provide patient care services to several community clinics located in underserved regions of Alaska, Montana, Washington, Oregon, and Indian reservations.  After graduating from dental school in 2016 with a National Health Corp Scholarship, I moved to Albuquerque where I worked at various community health clinics, as well as rural and private dental offices throughout New Mexico. I strongly believe in the need for continual improvement, so I am always focusing on advancing my dental knowledge and skill through high-quality dental educational courses.  Patients have constantly commented on my excellent chairside manner, calming demeanor, and gentle touch.  Because of these attributes, I have repeatedly gained trust in patients with severe dental anxiety.

I am truly blessed with an amazing son.  Outside of dentistry I am passionate about writing fiction, Latin dancing, cooking/eating, body building and strength training.  On weekends, I am a licensed permanent makeup-tattoo artist for brows, lips, and eyeliner.