Ehirinne Ngozika Phil (RDTH)
Founder & Lead Dental Therapist, Zikas Dental Studio
Ehirinne Ngozika Phil (RDTH) is a highly skilled and passionate Registered Dental Therapist dedicated to redefining modern oral care through innovation, compassion, and community impact. As the Founder of Zikas Dental Studio, she leads a team committed to providing premium dental care with a human touch — from preventive and cosmetic dentistry to specialized home dental services.
Professional Journey
Driven by purpose and excellence, Ehirinne has earned recognition for her exceptional service to humanity. She has volunteered in numerous international and local medical missions, including Mercy Say No (Atlanta), Eko Club International, Eko Club Atlanta, and the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA).
Her outreach footprint extends across Nigeria and West Africa, organizing and leading multiple pop-up dental clinics in Accra (Ghana), Lagos Island, Lekki, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. Through these initiatives, she has provided free and affordable oral care to hundreds of underserved individuals, strengthening community access to dental health.
Awards & Recognition
Ehirinne’s unwavering dedication to service and professional excellence has earned her several honors:
Eko Club Volunteer Award
Outstanding Dental Therapist Award
Nominee, NDTA Outstanding Professional Service Award (2024) recognizing her contributions to capacity building, service to humanity, and advancement in Dental Therapy.
Nominated for the Visionary African Women Summit Award (Accra, Ghana)
Recipient, 100 Young Leader Innovator Award for driving innovation and leadership in dental care across Africa.
Education & Training
Ehirinne continues to expand her academic and professional horizons, currently pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Therapy in preparation for her Master’s Degree, alongside a Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Therapy at Frontier University, Somalia.
Her commitment to excellence is further reflected in her specialized training in:
Natural-Looking Composite Veneers
Hospital Infection Control & Safety Management
UN Awareness on SEA & Gender Mainstreaming
Recently, she completed an Advanced Composite Veneer Training at Shadow International Academy, RumeliHisari, Istanbul, Turkey – a testament to her global pursuit of excellence in aesthetic and restorative dental care.
Specialized Services & Community Impact
At Zikas Dental Studio, Ehirinne champions inclusive oral care, offering specialized home dental services for the elderly, VIP clients, families, and couples, ensuring comfort and quality beyond the clinic walls.
Her signature outreach initiative, “Free Dental Cleaning for the Levites”, has become an annual program that provides one month of free dental cleaning and oral health consultations for clergy members, fostering wellbeing within faith communities.
Legacy & Vision
With an inspiring blend of expertise, empathy, and innovation, Ehirinne Ngozika Phil stands as one of Africa’s most promising dental care leaders. Through Zikas Dental Studio, she continues to empower smiles, transform lives, and advance oral health awareness across the continent redefining what it means to care, serve, and lead in modern dentistry.