Philip S. Richards, DDS, MS Clinical Associate Professor Periodontics and Oral Medicine University of Michigan School of Dentistry 1011 N. University Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078 Phone: (734) 763-3359 e-mail: philrich@umich.edu

Dr. Richards’ interests include clinical decision-making, patient-provider communication and developing and evaluating new educational methodologies.

Education
1984 - DDS, The University of Michigan School of Dentistry
1988 - MS, The University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Periodontics

Experience
1984-1985 Clinical Instructor in Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, The University of Michigan
1985-1986 Clinical Instructor in Periodontics and Prosthodontics, The University of Michigan
1986-1988 Adjunct Lecturer in Periodontics, The University of Michigan
1989-1991 Private Practice Limited to Periodontics, Battle Creek, Michigan
1989-1993 Lecturer in Periodontics, The University of Michigan
1990-1991 Clinical Instructor, Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek, Michigan
1993-1998 Clinical Assistant Professor, The University of Michigan
1998 - Present Clinical Associate Professor, The University of Michigan

Dr. Richards has served as director of predoctoral studies in periodontics at Michigan since 1994. In addition to his teaching, educational research and administrative duties, Dr. Richards provides periodontal patient care one day each week at the non-profit Community Dental Center of Ann Arbor. He has been recognized for his innovative teaching methods and honored by students on numerous occasions, receiving the "Dr. Paul Gibbons Award" (for outstanding educational contributions during four years of dental school) from Michigan’s graduating dental classes from 1994 through 2002.