Dr. Phillip Wong
MA, DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologist, Curriculum Development, CoDA Standard 5
Dr. Phillip Wong is an oral and maxillofacial radiologist with extensive experience in dental education, curriculum development, and clinical leadership. He has served in faculty and administrative roles that span didactic teaching, clinical supervision, and program oversight, with a strong focus on advancing CODA accreditation standards and ensuring practice-ready graduates.
BIOGRAPHY
His greatest academic accomplishment is receiving the Trustees Teaching Award in 2021 from Indiana University, which honors faculty members who demonstrate outstanding teaching and have a significant positive impact on student learning.
Dr. Wong has spearheaded quality improvement initiatives that reduced radiation exposure while strengthening compliance and training systems. He has trained dental professionals in radiographic technique and interpretation, and he is also an experienced continuing education presenter, having delivered CE courses in oral and maxillofacial radiology, radiation safety, and digital imaging applications.
Dr. Wong’s accreditation expertise includes extensive service with the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). He has participated in multiple official site visits across programs, where he evaluated compliance, reviewed self-studies, and collaborated with institutional leadership. Notably, he has served as Chair on CODA site visits, leading review teams, guiding consensus-building, and ensuring rigorous adherence to accreditation standards. These experiences have positioned him as a leader in accreditation readiness, faculty calibration, and competency-based program evaluation.
Beyond accreditation, Dr. Wong’s expertise extends to curriculum innovation, where he has contributed to CODA self-studies (including leading the development of successful documentation of Standard 5 compliance), faculty calibration processes, and competency-based assessment frameworks. He is also engaged in emerging applications of artificial intelligence in dental imaging and education, exploring how new technologies can enhance diagnostic accuracy, streamline clinical workflows, and improve student learning outcomes.
With a DMD and a Master’s in Biomedical Sciences, Dr. Wong is uniquely positioned to bridge foundational biomedical sciences with clinical education. His teaching and leadership emphasize integrating scientific rigor, evidence-based practice, and technological innovation into the training of future dental professionals.
In his spare time, Dr. Wong enjoys golfing and long-distance running, as well as spending time with his wife, son, daughter, dog, and cat.