Dr. Tom Phelan graduated with honors from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1996. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree with honors from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas in 2000. While in dental school, he was elected into the Baylor Odontological Honor Society and Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. He was also honored on the Dean's List every year while attending Baylor College of Dentistry. In 2002, Dr. Tom also received his Certificate in Orthodontics and a Master's of Science in Oral Biology from Baylor College of Dentistry.
Dr. Tom is an active member of several professional organizations such as the American Association of Orthodontists, the Southwest Society of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the Arkansas State Dental Association, the Central District Dental Society in Arkansas, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy.