MEET OUR TEAM
Skill and compassion go hand-in-hand when providing exceptional patient care.
Our dental professionals stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in dentistry to provide the most current treatment options for our patients. We recognize that our patients are unique individuals who have placed a great deal of trust in our team.
DR. EMILY FRIEDRICH, DDS
Dr. Emily Friedrich grew up in Amanda, Ohio. She received her bachelor’s degree in biology from Hillsdale College and then her doctorate of dentistry from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. She joined the family practice in 2007. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association and Columbus Dental Society.
Dr. Friedrich and her husband, David, have five children, Ethan, Andrew, Elizabeth, Caroline and Hudson. She enjoys running, cooking, gardening, participating in outdoor activities and, of course, spending as much time as possible with her husband and children!!
DR. JAMES PHILLIPS, DDS
Dr. James Phillips graduated from Bloom Carroll High School in 1968. He spent two years in the United States Marine Corps from 1971-1973. Dr. Phillips attended undergrad and graduated from Ohio University in 1975 with a degree in zoology. He then received his dental degree from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 1978.
After graduating, he joined his father, Dr. Edward Phillips, who started the practice in 1946, at this location in Canal Winchester, Ohio. Currently, Dr. Phillips shares the practice with his wife, Dr. Diana Phillips, and daughter, Dr. Emily Friedrich.
He is the proud father of four children and has 16 grandchildren. In his spare time, he enjoys working with his sawmill and spending time with his grandchildren.
AMANDA, Registered Dental Hygienist
Amanda graduated from Raymond Walter’s Dental Hygiene School in 2008. She has been working in our office since 2011. However, as one of Drs. James and Diana Phillips’ daughters, you could say she has always been a part of this office.
One of the things she enjoys most about dentistry is building relationships with the patients she sees. She always remembers her patients and they are like family to her.
Amanda is married to Ben and they have four children, Amelia, Samuel, Lucy and Penny. She enjoys spending time outdoors and with all her family and friends.
SARAH, Dental Assistant
Sarah is from Lancaster and graduated from Fairfield Career Center in 2012 as a certified dental assistant. Sarah has been a part of the team since 2013 and enjoys helping provide the best possible care for our patients.
When not at work, she loves spending time with her family, playing the piano, traveling and being actively involved in a volunteer ministry.
JENNA, Registered Dental Hygienist
Jenna has been part of the Phillips Friedrich Dentistry team since 2016, starting out as a certified dental assistant. She has since graduated from Hocking College and is one of our registered dental hygienists.
Jenna loves making personal connections with patients. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her husband, James, and son, Owen.
CASSADY, Dental Assistant
Cassie is from Lancaster and graduated from Fairfield Career Center as a certified dental assistant in 2018. She has been part of the team since 2020 and enjoys helping and really getting to know her patients.
When not at work, she spends time in a volunteer Christian ministry, as well as time with friends and family. She hopes to someday to be able to travel and grow her family.
MICHELLE, Front Office Representative
Michelle is from Bexley, Ohio, and joined the Phillips Friedrich Dentistry family in 2024. She has 18 years experience as a dental assistant and has now taken on the role as a front desk receptionist. She has four kids and nine grandchildren.
When not working, you can find Michelle writing, reading, traveling, being outdoors, being involved with her church and hanging with her family.