All our professionals at Phillip S. Zeip, D.D.S. maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in dentistry.
Growing up in Aptos, California, Dr. Phillip S. Zeip was very interested in art and the complexities of science. That, along with his caring and compassionate nature, made dentistry a perfect career choice for him. After graduating from UC Santa Cruz, he continued his education at The University of Southern California School of Dentistry. He then attended UC San Francisco, receiving his Advanced Education in Dentistry. Upon completion of his post graduate residency training at UCSF, he entered into private practice in Santa Cruz, California. Even with his extensive education and over 20 years of experience in general and cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Zeip continues to increase his knowledge and skills by attending continuing education courses to keep current in state of the art procedures and techniques. He firmly believes in providing the comprehensive dental care services his patients need, offering everything from exams and hygiene to full mouth reconstructions.
Dr. Zeip is a standing member of The American Academy of Facial Esthetics, The Monterey Bay Dental Society, The California Dental Association, and The American Dental Association. He is a member of D.O.C.S Education with certification in adult and pediatric Oral Conscious Sedation as well as an Invisalign provider.
When Dr. Zeip is not helping his patients achieve healthy smiles he enjoys spending time with his two sons, Owen and Carter. He also loves spending time outdoors whether he is mountain biking, wake boarding or helping coach the boys little league.
Amanda Salazar, Front Office Manager
Amanda was born and raised in Santa Cruz and has 2 sons, Anthony and Xavier with her husband Tony. Amanda has been in dentistry for 13 years as a Dental Assistant and enjoys spending time with her family.