Dr. Dr. Paul Pham

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Get to know General Dentist Dr. Paul N. Pham, who serves patients in Forney, Texas.

Dr. Pham is a general dentist who is currently serving patients’ dental needs at Ideal Dental of Forney in Forney, Texas. When patients need preventative, cosmetic or restorative dental services, the team at Ideal Dental of Forney is ready to help. “At Ideal Dental of Forney, we believe that a visit to the dentist should be as pleasant and stress-free as possible. That’s why our dental office was designed to keep patient comfort in mind” as stated on the dental practice’s website. 

Dr. Pham is from Tulsa, Oklahoma. After moving to Texas, he went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Texas A&M University. Thereafter, he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Texas A&M College of Dentistry.

Dr. Pham always knew that he would be in healthcare. He became a dentist so that he could work with his hands and provide a benefit to his surrounding community. His favorite part about being a dentist is the ability to help his patients in areas of life outside of dentistry. 

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. As a general dentist, Dr. Pham is responsible for diagnosing oral diseases, as well as promoting oral health and disease prevention. Additionally, he looks for abnormalities within the mouth such as lumps, swelling or discoloration, and performs necessary diagnostic procedures to diagnose and treat these abnormalities. In his spare time, Dr. Pham enjoys being outdoors and spending time with his family.

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