Growing up in his fathers dental office, Dr. Ryan Loveless knew from an early age that he wanted to become a dentist. Dr. Ryan obtained his Bachelor in Science from Texas A&M University and attended Dental School at University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Dr. Ryan has a real passion for dentistry. He loves to work with both children and adults. His goal is to make every dental experience a pleasant visit. Dr. Ryan feels strongly about keeping up on the latest technology and techniques and devotes his time to current Continuing Education. Over the past several years, he has enjoyed serving his fellow Texans on multiple occasions at dental-based mission trips known as Texas Mission of Mercy.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Ryan is an avid golfer and loves playing the challenging courses that Austin has to offer. However, as crazy as he is about golf, his true obsession is fishing. Whether it is catching a largemouth bass on beautiful Lake Austin or fly fishing for redfish on the pristine Texas coast, Dr. Ryan is a happy man.
Dr. Loveless believes in honesty with her patients, explaining every detail of their treatment, listening to questions and concerns, and letting them know when she doesnt have the answer. In addition to providing comfortable and efficient treatment, she wants to address her patients concerns, whether they are emotional, financial, or even related to their busy schedules. She loves hearing about her patients lives, and surprising them with how quick and comfortable dental care can be. She enjoys every chance to see the surprise on her patients faces when they see their new smile.
Dr. Loveless earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at Austin, and her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston. She is certified in general and cosmetic dentistry and is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the Texas Dental Association (TDA), and the Capital Area Dental Society (CADS).
Originally from New Orleans, Dr. Loveless moved to Austin in 2011, and is married to Ryan Loveless, DDS. Together they have 3 boys, Miles, Michael, Andrew, and a huge extended family she loves visiting. Outside of the office, Dr. Loveless enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, as well as traveling, cooking, reading, and dabbling in amateur photography.
Dr. Tom Hassell earned his dental degree from the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston, Texas. As an undergraduate, he studied architectural engineering and took courses in science at the University of Notre Dame as preparation for his dental education. Dr. Hassell is also committed to continuing education so he can provide his patients the most advanced treatments available. He regularly contributes his dental skill to help the community, and supports the goals of the Volunteer Healthcare Clinic, the St. Louise House, and the Capital Area Dental Society. In 2009, Dr. Hassell became a fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Hassell and his wife, Carol, have five children and seven grandchildren. He stays active as a member of St. Austins Catholic Church near the University of Texas. In his free time, Dr. Hassell likes working on home improvement projects and restoring and racing vintage cars.
My goal with patient care is to listen, gather information using the newest technology, including digital x-rays, digital cameras with magnification along with visual observation. The goal of a patients recommended treatment plan is to provide or maintain not only the best possible function for the life of the patient, but also the best clean and healthy appearance.
The foundation of any plan that might be needed is careful home care using whatever tools are available to reduce the daily deposits of plaque and subsequent tartar that include normal and often damaging levels of bacteria occurring around the teeth resulting in oral disease that can affect overall systemic health if chronic inflammation exists. We constantly strive through continuing education to always be aware of the newest information and technology that can help us to offer the longest lasting repairs when needed. We have restored dental implants since 1986. Our most recent upgrade in technology is the use of computer aided design and milling (cad/cam) techniques to fabricate our tooth restorations. The brand name of this cad/cam system is CEREC. This is not new technology to industry, but recent applications using a Blue Ray type camera for dental use persuaded us to invest in this modern technology. This camera is used to scan the teeth so that we can custom design the portions of tooth replacement for each persons needs. The results are not only 2-3 times stronger than other tooth colored restorations of the past, but they are more conservative as well as beautiful. See our photo gallery for more details.
Crystal is a registered dental hygienist, and has been with us since 2012. She received her certification from Taft College in 2007, and holds special certifications in laser dentistry, and in nutrition (particularly its effect on dental health and hygiene).
Crystals goal is to always make patients feel comfortable and certain that they are in good hands when they visit us. She loves being able to build new relationships and grow with patients, sharing laughs and stories.
Though most of Crystals family lives in California, where shes originally from, she loves having them visit her in Texas, usually in their RV. Outside of the office, Crystal enjoys cooking healthy meals, playing tennis, visiting the Movie House and Eatery, spending time with friends and family, and traveling back home to California.
Taryne joined our team in 2019 and earned her Associate of Applied Science from SUNY Broome Community College. She loves her job, enjoying the opportunity to meet new patients and help them obtain optimal oral health. Tarynes hobbies include bookbinding, pottery, and calligraphy.
A graduate of Texas State Technical Institute, Alice joined our team in 2019. Our patients love her caring nature and calm demeanor. Alice is a member of the New Hope Primitive Baptist Church and has been married to her husband Vince for 28 years. They have two adult children, Vincent and Allison. Alice has a Maltipoo named PJ and is a member of her church choir. She also enjoys volunteering her time with the womens ministry and as a Sunday school teacher.