We cherish this community. Living and working in Mt. Pleasant is both a pleasure and a privilege. We want to honor our wonderful little corner of the world by being the best dental office in Mt. Pleasant, and offering the most outstanding dental care possible. Care that is not just highly advanced and professional, but also offers a fun and friendly atmosphere where you feel more like you are visiting friends than getting dental work done.
Mt. Pleasant patients have been turning to Kari Ryan dentistry for almost a decade. Before she arrived, the office treated patients for over 25 years. And dont forget: both Dr. Ryan and Dr. Dillard use the most advanced technology and have an impressive roster of advanced training including:
Dr. Kari Ryan grew up in Michigan and received her Bachelors Degree from Michigan State University. She married her college sweetheart, JB Ryan, and together they moved south for careers and southern sunshine. Dr. Kari graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina to receive her Doctor of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Kari completed a prosthodontic fellowship at the MUSC Oral and Maxillofacial Clinic, where she focused on implant restorations, crowns and bridges, dentures, and treating medically compromised patients. Dr. Kari strives to stay current with new technology and materials, and regularly attends continuing education courses. She feels strongly about giving back to the community through dental clinics and mission trips.
When not doing dentistry, Dr. Kari enjoys being active outdoors. She is a runner, tennis, and beach volleyball player, and loves yoga and swimming. She also enjoys healthy cooking and gardening, and attends Seacoast Church. Above all, Dr. Kari cherishes her time with her husband and children, Avery and Preston.
Dr. Kristi Dillard grew up in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina and received her Bachelors Degree from the College of Charleston. She graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine, where she met and married her husband, Dr. Matt Dillard. She completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at MUSC after graduating.
She and Matt moved from Charleston so Matt could attend The Ohio State University for an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency. Dr. Kristi accepted a faculty position in the College of Dentistry at Ohio State. She served as an instructor in the comprehensive care clinics, taught several freshman dental courses and won three teaching awards during her four-year term. Dr. Kristi then moved with her husband to Okinawa, Japan where Matt served in the US Navy for three years. This time was devoted to growing their family; she and Matt have three children: Lucas, Cole and Ella Grace.
Dr. Kristi enjoys seeing patients of all ages. She is committed to delivering quality dentistry to patients and attends continuing education courses to stay abreast of the changes occurring in dentistry. Outside of dentistry, she enjoys running, hiking, reading and attends Point Hope United Methodist Church. She and her family live in Mt. Pleasant.
Chelee is the first person who will greet you with a smile when entering our practice. She has been in dentistry for 8 years and making patients smile is her goal. She is bilingual and strives to help and answer any questions and make your dental experience seamless. She recently moved to South Carolina from New Jersey with her husband and 4 fur babies. In her spare time, she learns Korean, bike rides, reads at the beach and loves to go out to eat with her husband. Chelee will help make your new patient experience as informative and easy as possible.
Our Office Manager Danyel recently moved to Charleston and comes to us with an extensive dental background. With over 24 years of dental experience, she plays a major role in helping our practice run smoothly and efficiently. She prides herself in excellent customer service and brings a positive outlook on life, making for a fun and welcoming environment for our patients and team. She lives in the beautiful countryside of Awendaw, loves animals, cooking, and everything outdoors. If you ever have any concerns about your visit, you can always contact her. Her goal is to make sure each patient enjoys their visit and is happy to return!
Erika recently moved back to her home state of South Carolina after living in Tennessee for over 15 years. She joined the Kari Ryan dental team in November 2017. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Charleston in 2001 and pursued a career in dental assisting by completing her education at Midland Tech in 2002. She and her husband have three handsome boys that she enjoys watching on the soccer field. She loves reading, going to the beach, all that Charleston has to offer! Erika will make your visit as comfortable and pleasant as possible!
Tiffany is one of our friendly and patient focused dental assistants who has a passion for all things dental related. A South Florida native, she recently moved to Charleston and joined our team. She enjoys practicing her aerial skills and spending time outside with her two dogs and a rescue kitten. She received her dental assistant certification from Indian River State Southeastern University, and prides herself in bringing smiles to her patients faces. Your comfort is her goal and she will make you feel at ease during your visit!
Lacey grew up right here in Mt Pleasant and is a native of Charleston. She attended Winthrop University where she got her bachelors in Business Management and met her husband, Chris her junior year. He joined the Army and they moved to Fort Drum, NY right after being married in April of 2011. They had their son, Asher, in August of 2012 and enjoyed 4 years in the cold upstate of norther New York. When her husband was injured, he was medically discharged and they returned home to Charleston. She then returned to school in 2017 at Trident Technical College to attend the dental hygiene program. She as been with Kari Ryan Dentistry since July 2020 and was a previous patient of our practice. She enjoys spending time with family, her 2 dogs, Scarlett, and Banner, working out, being active, watching her son play sports, going to the beach, and she absolutely loves cooking and baking.
Michele moved to South Carolina in 2015 from Pennsylvania. She has 22 years of dental administration experience. Her favorite part of her job is helping people smile! When not at work, Michele enjoys the beach, crafting, her Jeep and spending time with her boyfriend Ed and their 3 rescue dogs Patty, Mia, and Lucy. Michele is here to help work with you to achieve excellent dental health, without financial concerns.
Halie is new to the Lowcountry but not new to dentistry. She worked as a dental assistant for 5 years before and during hygiene school. She was president of her hygiene class and received the Golden Scaler award of excellence at the end of the program. Halie has wanted to be a dental hygienist since she was 8 years old. She brings a positive and welcoming outlook to the practice and loves making peoples smiles brighter! She loves sports and in her former home of Wisconsin, she loved cheering on the Packers, Badgers, Bucks, and Brewers. She loves spending time with family and friends. She enjoys health and fitness, playing sports, working out, and movies. Charleston has been an exciting new experience to explore, and she is open to any restaurant suggestions. Schedule with Halie today and you will not be disappointed as she welcomes you to the Kari Ryan Dentistry family!