Meet Dr. Ryan

Dr. Ryan grew up in Northeast South Dakota and as a son of a teacher and nurse learned early the importance of education and serving your community. It was this mentality that led him to attend dental school at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, graduating with his D.D.S. in 1994. Following graduation he moved back to South Dakota and practiced general dentistry for five years, receiving the Outstanding Young Dentist of South Dakota Award in 1997. In 1999 Dr. Ryan decided to return to school in order to obtain his professional goal of being an orthodontist. He graduated from West Virginia College of Dentistry in 2002 with a Master’s of Science in dentistry and a certificate in orthodontics. He and his family moved back to South Dakota where Dr. Ryan has been providing quality orthodontic care for more than two decades.

Dr. Ryan’s biggest enjoyment in helping his patients achieve the smile they have always wanted is to see their confidence and self-esteem grow throughout treatment. Dr. Ryan is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this transformation in both young and adult patients and is proud to have played a small role in their journey. He is also passionate about providing his patients with the latest and most up-to-date treatment modalities and continually is trying to better himself as a clinician by attending several continuing education courses each year.
Dr. Ryan considers his greatest accomplishment to be marrying his wife Jennifer and raising four children together. He has two sons, Josh and Nate, as well as two daughters Emily and Allison. In his spare time, Dr. Ryan enjoys spending time with his family, especially his eight grandchildren. He likes to joke that grandchildren are the rewards for raising teenagers. Dr. Ryan also enjoys hunting when he can find time with his two dogs, Bishop and Deacon. During the summer months, you can likely find Dr. Ryan on the lake or at the golf course when not in the clinic. He and his wife Jennifer are actively involved in their church and are extremely passionate about promoting educational opportunities for young people.

Profession Affiliations/Accomplishment:

• • Past President and member of the Midwest Society of Orthodontists
  • Past president and member of the South Dakota Society of Orthodontists
  • Past President and member of the Summit 360 Study Club
  • Member of the American Association of Orthodontists
  • Past President and member of the Northern District Dental Society of the SDDA
  • Member of the South Dakota Dental Association (SDDA)
  • Board Certified Orthodontist from the American Board of Orthodontists – recertified in 2021
  • Completed the prestigious Rick McLaughlin two-year post-graduation course in orthodontics
  • Has completed advanced courses in Invisalign and Laser treatment
  • Enrolled in the two-year Tom Pitts advanced orthodontics course.
  • Published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics