Phipps Levin Hebeka | Bowling Green, Ohio | Dentists

Doctors

	James L. Phipps, DDS Dr. Phipps grew up in Ohio, New York, and California and returned to the region to finish high school in Sylvania, Ohio. His college undergraduate studies were in the Honors Program of the College of Administrative Science at the Ohio State University, majoring in marketing and finance. Dr. Phipps graduated from the College of Dentistry at OSU in 1975 and was accepted into a General Practice Residency program at St. Vincent Hospital and Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. More...
	Jeffrey J. Levin, DDS Dr. Levin is an Ohio native who was born and raised in Akron. Following graduation from Firestone High School, he attended Ohio State University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Deciding to stay in Columbus to follow his desire to become a dentist, he went on to become a Cum Laude graduate of the OSU College of Dentistry, receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1975. More...
	George M. Hebeka, DDS Dr. Hebeka was born and raised in the Detroit area. After high school, he attended Wayne State University on a four year, full academic scholarship. He earned a Bachelor degree in Biological Sciences in 1995. Interest in healthcare led him to decide on a career in dentistry. He then attended the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in Ann Arbor. In 2000, he was awarded his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. More...

Hours and Location

Monday - Thursday*
8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Friday
7:30 am - 1:30 pm

*limited evening hours also available

970 W. Wooster Suite 125
Wood County Medical Building
Bowling Green, Ohio 43402

Office
419.352.2569

Email
smiles@bgdentistry.com

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