Dr. Randy Snyder has been in private practice in periodontics in Arizona for nearly 30 years, the last 22 years in Yuma. He completed his B.S. degree in Zoology at the University of California at Davis in 1978. He attended dental school at Washington University School of Dental Medicine in St. Louis and earned his D.M.D. degree in 1982. He took his postgraduate specialty training in periodontics at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and earned his specialty certificate in 1984. He completed a year of dental implant training at the Misch International Implant Institute at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 2000. He also received training in IV sedation through a postgraduate course in the Department of Anesthesia at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine over a year in 2000-2001. He completed a year of training in laser assisted periodontal surgery at the Millenium Dental Technologies Training Institute in 2011.

Dr. Snyder moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1984 and practiced as a periodontist for five large group dental offices until 1988. He then joined a private periodontal practice in Tempe, Arizona where he was first an associate and then later a junior partner. He moved to Yuma in 1991 where he opened Yuma's first full-time periodontal practice in the same location he is in today.

Dr. Snyder is very active in his local, state, and national dental and periodontal organizations.He has been the President and Program Chairman of the Yuma County Dental Study Club since 1995, a group that meets monthly providing continuing education for dentists and hygienists.

Dr. Snyder's memberships include the American Dental Association, the Arizona Dental Association, the Southern Arizona Dental Society, the Yuma County Dental Study Club, the American Academy of Periodontology, the Arizona Society of Periodontists, the Academy of General Dentists, the American Academy of Implant Dentists, the International College of Oral Implantologists, the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry, the American College of Dentists, and the International College of Dentists.

Dr. Snyder has earned Fellowship status in the Academy of General Dentistry, the International College of Oral Implantologists, the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, and theInstitute for Advanced Laser Dentistry.

Dr. Snyder is married and is active in his church. He loves to travel, sightsee, and attend sporting events. He also enjoys trout fishing, hiking, golfing, photography, and the outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.

Lily --- Office Manager/ Insurance and Treatment Planning Coordinator Lily is the Office Manager for the practice. She oversees the front office. She is also the Insurance and Treatment Planning Coordinator. Lily has been with the practice since 1993. She loves interacting and talking with our patients. You will know Lily by her big smile!

Tammy --- Scheduling Coordinator/Receptionist Tammy is the Scheduling Coordinator for the practice. She is the friendly voice who answers most of the phone calls. Tammy has been in the dental field for over 12 years. She has been in our office for almost 3 years.

Bridget --- Transcriptionist Bridget is the transcriptionist for the office, dictating Dr. Snyder's letters for patients we have seen back to their referring dentists. Bridget is only part-time with us, but provides this valuable service to maintain constant up-to-date communication between all doctors involved in our patients' care.

Michelle is a Registered Dental Hygienist who has been in our office for 20 years, first as a dental assistant and the last 15 years as a hygienist. Michelle has essentially grown up with the practice, starting when she was in high school. She is local anesthesia certified and can do scaling and root planings (deep cleanings) for our periodontal disease patients, in addition to periodontal maintenance cleanings. She also gives local anesthesia for Dr, Snyder's surgery patients. She loves working in our periodontal practice. She is always helping patients do better with their oral hygiene.

Ramsey --- Dental Hygienist Ramsey is a Registered Dental Hygienist who has been working in our office for 7 years. She is the daughter of a retired general dentist in Yuma. She is also local anesthesia certified and can do scaling and root planings (deep cleanings) for our periodontal disease patients, in addition to periodontal maintenance cleanings. She also gives local anesthesia for Dr, Snyder's surgery patients. When not practicing dental hygiene, Ramsey is an avid long distance runner.

Twylah --- Dental Hygienist Twylah is a Registered Dental Hygienist with 37 years of experience in periodontal and general dental practice offices. She has been in our office for 17 years, most recently one day per week, as she also works in a general dentist's office. Twylah loves dental hygiene and she loves to talk with her patients about their families and personal happenings. Twylah is known to go above and beyond with patients to help them understand how medical and dietary factors influence their oral health.

Monica --- Surgical Assistant/Back Office Inventory Coordinator Monica is a dental assistant certified by the Dental Assisting National Board and in radiology by the state of Arizona. She has been in the dental field for 18 years, first in general dentistry, and the last 15 years as a surgical assistant in our office. She has also been certified by the California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons as a Surgical Assistant, which provides her with extensive training in assisting in conscious sedation cases. When not working, Monica is also a long distance runner.

Mayra --- Surgical Assistant Mayra is a dental assistant certified by the Dental Assisting National Board and in radiology by the state of Arizona. She has been in the dental field for 15 years, the first 12 in general dentistry, and the last 3 years as a surgical assistant in our office. She has also been certified by the California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons as a Surgical Assistant, which provides her with extensive training in assisting in conscious sedation cases. Mayra speaks fluent Spanish and helps translate and communicate with our Spanish-speaking patients.

The Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) is revolutionizing the way dental professionals approach gum disease surgery. If you are looking for a qualified periodontist in Yuma, AZ, Dr. Randolph Snyder belongs to a select group of dental professionals in the country who offer LANAP as an alternative to traditional gum disease surgery.

Unlike traditional gum disease surgery, which requires doctors to cut into the gum tissue to remove the infection and bacteria, LANAP eradicates periodontitis using the PerioLase MVP-7. As the only FDA cleared laser on the market, the PerioLase MVP-7 is capable of extreme selectivity. Because of the lasers ability to target only the diseased areas while leaving the healthy gum tissue intact, Dr. Snyder can often save teeth that would have otherwise been extracted.

Dr. Snyder has been my periodontist for the last 3 years. His office is always friendly and timely. I have never waited to be seen more than 2 mins from arrival. My teeth have never looked and felt better. He is knowlegable and professional and very friendly and I highly recommend his service.