Dr. Patrick Ryan is a native Texan and attended undergraduate school at Texas A&M University. He had an interest in the dental field throughout college but decided to take a year off after college and worked as a dental assistant. The office was a pediatric dental office and he loved working with the children. This started him down the path of becoming a pediatric dentist.
Dr. Ryan attended Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas, for his four years of dental training. He also completed two years of pediatric dental training at Baylor where he was a Chief Resident at Childrens Hospital and Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Dr. Ryan started practicing at Grin in Plano, Texas, in 1998.
Dr. Ryan is a board-certified pediatric dentist by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He is currently an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Southwest Society of Pediatric Dentistry, the Dallas County Dental Society, and the Greater Dallas Pediatric Dental Society.
Dr. Ryan and his wife Kristin have four wonderful children: Whitney, Hannah, Grant, and Will. When not working, he spends most of his time with his family, playing and coaching sports, and traveling. He also enjoys reading.
We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.
Hi, my name is Vicky and I joined Grin Pediatric Dentistry in 2017. I attended the University of North Texas where I graduated with a Bachelors degree in business and personnel administration. I have 20 years of management experience in healthcare and information technology. I enjoy helping our staff grow and visitingwith patients and parents.
Hi, my name is Carla. I joined the Grin team in February 2017 and couldnt be happier to join such a magnificent team. I have nine years of dental experience and continue to acquire new skills every day. My main responsibilities include billing, insurance claims, and appeals.
Hello, and welcome to Grin Pediatric Dentistry! I am our scheduling coordinator, so Ill be the one to welcome you into the office and book your future visits. Ive worked in dentistry for more than seven years, having graduated from Blake Austin College in Vacaville, California. Since joining the Grin team, my coworkers have become like familyso fun and loving. Dr. Ryan is such a great doctor; he loves his patients and values his team!
Hello, my name is Desirae and I have worked in the dental field fortwo years. I am your greeter, I love learning everyone's faces and watching everyone grow up right before my eyes! I feel so blessed to work with Dr. Ryan and the Grin Team!
Hi, My name is Whitney! I joined the Grin team in March 2011, and love being a dental assistant here at Grin! I feel so blessed to have gained such positive, fun relationships with our patients over the years. Love this officeand team so much!
Hello, my name is Julissa, and I have worked in the dentistry field for ten years. Working at Grin is such a privilege and pleasure. I enjoy getting to watch our kids grow into healthy happy and successful adolescents, knowing they will remember having a great experience at the dentist!
Hi! My name is Briana! I've worked in the dental field for 2 years. I'm a dental assistant here at Grin. I love spending time with the kids and teaching them about their teeth! Dr. Ryan and the whole team make this place so much fun and I enjoy working here each and everyday!
Hi, my name is Lauren, and I have been at Grin since October 2016. I am a licensed dental hygienist, having grown up here in Texas. I attended Hawaii Pacific University, where I graduated with my Bachelors in Business Management. I moved to the Dallas area in 2011 and completed the dental hygiene program at the TCCC, earning my Associate of Science degree. I love working with kids, educating them on proper oral hygiene and making dirty teeth clean!
Welcome, Im Taylor, one of our dental hygienists. Patient care and interaction are what I look forward to most on a day-to-day basis. I have a true passion for the pediatric field. Gaining trust and developing relationships with my patients is by far my favorite part of my job. Grin has been such an AMAZING office to work in, and I know you and your child will love it too!
I married the man of my dreams in Jamaica in January 2020. We have two large dogs, Diesel, and Dixie. We enjoy traveling, seeing live music, fishing on the lake, and spending time with family and friends. My favorite thing to do is play with my dogs and spend time with my nieces, Abby and Kinsley.
Grin Pediatric Dentistry is a patient-centered and family-friendly practice, where our focus is on creating healthy teeth and beautiful smiles for each of our young patients. When youre with us, youre our top priority, and well do everything in our power to ensure that every visit to our office is positive.
Dr. Ryan is a family man and makes every patient feel like they are his top prioritybecause they are! He listens to the needs of his patients and communicates all options before making any treatment decisions. His experience and knowledge of pediatric dentistry has earned him respect from patients, parents, and peers alike.
Our team sincerely enjoys working with children, gaining their trust and making sure they have a positive experience. Patient and parents are greeted with a warm welcome as soon as they walk through the front door. This courtesy extends to the assistant who escorts them to the clinical area and back to the front desk after treatment is completed.