Dr. Philip Tagatac graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a degree in Biological Sciences. Afterwards, he earned his degree from Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine. During his time at Western University, he was actively involved with the Flying Samaritans, the American Student Dental Association, and participated in volunteer opportunities with the California CareForce, Healing California, Care Harbor, and CDA Cares. Currently, he volunteers his time with students from Western University of California College of Dental Medicine to provide free dental care at the Riverside Free Clinic, as well as volunteering on his own time to provide free dental care to the people who need it most at free dental and medical outreach events.