In 1999, he earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from Makerere University in Uganda, with credits from Queens University in Belfast and the Karolinski Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. After earning his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Missouri - Kansas City in 2009, Dr. Lucaci continued on to earn his medical degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine in 2012. He then returned to UMKC and completed a year of General Surgery Residency in 2013 and earned his certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from UMKC School of Medicine in 2015. He has proudly served Salina, KS and the surronding areas since September of 2015.

Dr. Lucaci is a proud member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the Kansas Dental Association, and the Missouri Dental Association. Dr. Lucaci is certified in ACLS, BLS, PALS, and ATLS.

Dr. Lucaci has expertise and experience in a variety of oral and implant surgical procedures. For his patients needing a restorative procedure, he performs jaw surgery, wisdom teeth extractions, bone grafting, implant surgery, and dental laser surgery. Dr. Lucaci also provides emergency care for facial traumas, as well as treatments for sleep apnea. Additionally, he offers IV sedation for patients to allow for more comfortable and relaxed procedures.

Graduating with honors, Dr. Lucaci completed his dental training at the University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC) School of Dentistry. He then entered a combined oral and maxillofacial surgery/Doctor of Medicine integrated residency. Dr. Lucaci graduated from the UMKC School of Medicine in 2012 and completed an internship in general surgery in 2013. In 2015, he completed his residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dr. Lucaci has since been certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He also has certifications in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS), advanced trauma life support (ATLS), and basic life support (BLS).

Dr. Lucaci is a published author and has lectured on the topics of dental implant surgery, ablative pathology and reconstructive surgery, maxillofacial trauma surgery, and facial cosmetic surgery. He has given presentations at several renowned clinics and conferences such as:

'Dr. Lucaci has removed wisdom teeth for both of my boys. Both went smoothly. No complications, very little pain, swelling, etc. The office is beautiful, the staff is very friendly and accommodating. Dr Lucaci has an awesome personality and very professional. Kudos to him and his staff!!! What a great addition to Salina!!'

'Thank you all for care today! Super fast and efficient I honestly dont remember a thing and am having very little pain! Good work in my eyes and the nurses were absolutely sweet and caring! Thank you Dr. Lucaci and staff for the amazing experience! '

Following residency, Dr. George and his family moved to Manhattan, Kansas where he continues his active duty service time as Chief of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Irwin Army Community Hospital at Fort Riley, Kansas, also while serving the surrounding communities part time as an oral & maxillofacial surgeon.

Dr. George enjoys the outdoors, traveling, skiing, reading, and spending time with his three kids. He married his wife, Amber, in 2008, and credits her with supporting him throughout all the long years of training.

Dr. Ryan George completed his undergraduate degree (BA) at Brigham Young University in 2010 and his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2015. Following dental school, he earned his Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Certificate from the San Antonio Military Medical Center where he achieved proficiency in the full scope of oral & maxillofacial surgery procedures. He also received training in adult and pediatric anesthesia, dentoalveolar surgery including dental implant surgery, facial trauma and reconstructive surgery, orthognathic corrective jaw surgery, sleep apnea treatment surgeries, facial plastic surgery, burn plastic surgery, and benign and malignant pathology. He also has certifications in basic life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS), and advanced trauma life support (ATLS).