Dr. Ryan P. Colosi is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, ABPD College of Diplomates, Southeast Society of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association. He has followed in the footsteps of his father, Dr. Russell Colosi, who has owned a general dentistry practice outside of Buffalo, NY for over 35 years.
Dr. Colosi and his wife Melissa are active members in their church and enjoy missions work, traveling, trying new foods, hiking, camping, diving and they especially love boating and fishing on Lake Wylie!
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Graduated from the College of Charleston Honors College in 2002 and from the Medical University of South Carolina School of Dentistry in 2006. She then went on to complete a residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina.
After residency, Dr. Joy worked in private practice in Richmond, Virginia, treating both children and adults. She and her husband are both South Carolina natives, so they made their way back home to live, work, and start a family.
She and her husband have four children, and love to take adventures with their family. They are both active members in their church and community. Dr. Dixon is a Bible Study leader and children's Bible teacher at her church. She enjoys time outdoors hiking, kayaking, gardening, cooking, and travel.
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How long have you been in the dental field?I studied Medical billing and coding at Branford Hall Institute in Long Island, NY. I moved to South Carolina in 2019 and started working at Lake Wylie Pediatric Dentistry.![Dr. Ryan Colosi - General dentist in Clover, SC]()
What is your favorite holiday?Christmas!! Decorating Christmas trees, wearing pajamas on Christmas morning, sitting by the fire, so many family traditions, Christmas lights, Santa and presents, hot chocolate, seeing pure joy on my kids facestheres so much to love!What do you like most about your position at Lake Wylie Pediatric Dentistry?I love getting to work with kids; they are so fun! I love all our cute patients, working and living in the same great community, and being a part of such a great team that cares so greatly for their patients!![Dr. Ryan Colosi - General dentist in Clover, SC]()
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What do you like most about your position at Lake Wylie Pediatric Dentistry?I love Lake Wylie as a community. I grew up here and I dont plan on leaving! Our patients are amazing and they make it all worth it. I always go home with a smile on my face!![Dr. Ryan Colosi - General dentist in Clover, SC]()
What do you like most about your position at Lake Wylie Pediatric Dentistry?I've always had a passion for children and am excited to be working with a doctor and team who share this! My favorite part of my position is getting to know each of my patients while watching them grow.![Dr. Ryan Colosi - General dentist in Clover, SC]()
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What do you like most about your position at Lake Wylie Pediatric Dentistry?I love the sense of community in the Lake Wylie area. We really get to know our patients and families, and look forward to their visits and the time we get to spend with them. Also, I get to work with and gain the trust of kids, how cool is that?![Dr. Ryan Colosi - General dentist in Clover, SC]()
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What do you like most about your position at Lake Wylie Pediatric Dentistry?It would be seeing these small children who come in afraid but leave smiling and happy. I enjoy being able to make a difference in their lives.
