Dr. Philip Mintern

“Dr. Phil” (as he is known to many patients) is a graduate of Dalhousie University where he completed his Bachelor of Science degree in 1995 and Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1999. While practicing dentistry full-time, Phil completed his Masters of Education in Medical Education at Dalhousie/Mount Saint Vincent Universities in 2007.

Since joining Bedford House Dentists in 1999, Phil and his staff have maintained a committed approach to preventive care for both adults and children, resulting in a very family-friendly atmosphere.

Phil provides comprehensive care in all aspects of dentistry, with special interests in Dental Implants, Prosthodontics (reconstruction of missing teeth), CAD/CAM Dentistry (computer-designed crowns and fillings) and cosmetic dentistry.

In addition to full-time practice, Phil was an Associate Professor in the department of Prosthodontics at the Dalhousie Dental School from 2002 to 2007 and a clinical instructor in the Pediatric department in 2007. He is a member of the Canadian Dental Association, the Nova Scotia Dental Association, and serves on several volunteer committees with the dental association and local university.

Outside the office, Phil is heavily involved in organized baseball. Phil is President of the Metro Intermediate Baseball League (www.mibl.ca), the largest men''s competitive baseball league in Metro. He is Head Coach of the MIBL’s Dartmouth team, and also the starting catcher. Phil coaches youth baseball, having held coaching positions with Nova Scotia Youth Selects Baseball, and guest coaching positions with Nova Scotia Canada Games Baseball. 2009 was also his first year as Head Coach of the Dalhousie Tigers, University Men’s Baseball Team. Phil was also a catcher on the Tigers 1996 National Championship Team.