Meet Phillip Ha, DDS, MS
Your Board-Certified Orthodontist in Modesto
Dr. Phillip Ha is a board-certified orthodontist with years of experience transforming smiles. He knows how life-changing orthodontic treatment can be and strives to provide others with that same experience.
Dr. Ha feels a deep sense of fulfillment and satisfaction from the relationship he builds with you, the ability to change your life for the better, and the chance to build your confidence through a beautiful, healthy smile.
Background & Education
Dr. Phillip Ha was born in Los Angeles and grew up in San Gabriel, CA. During high school, he went on a dental mission trip to Costa Rica, where he saw the positive impact dentistry could have on people’s lives and was moved to pursue dentistry as a career.
Like many other orthodontists, he had braces himself. Experiencing a boost in his confidence and happiness after treatment, this inspired him to become an orthodontist. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Pacific Union College.
Dr. Ha earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Loma Linda University after four years of training. He then completed an additional two and half years of orthodontic education, earning his Certificate in Orthodontics and Master of Science degree in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics. He then took the extra step to become a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.
After finishing his orthodontic training, he married his best friend and wonderful wife, Rachel, and moved up to her hometown of Lodi.
Behind the Scenes
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, family, and friends, as well as eating great food, exercising, listening to podcasts, watching Netflix shows and YouTube, and playing video games. He also loves watching and playing sports like golf, volleyball, basketball, and pickleball.