Dr. Daniel Ravens grew up in Andover, MA and attended St. Johns Prep in Danvers, where he graduated Valedictorian in 2005. He then majored in biomedical engineering at Duke University and earned a B.S.E. (Cum Laude) in 2009. Following his undergraduate studies, he began his dental career at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, obtaining a D.M.D. (Magna Cum Laude) in 2013. During his four years in dental school, Dr. Ravens earned several awards, including the Silver Medal Award for Scholastic Excellence by the Harvard Dental Alumni Association and the Outstanding Leader Award from the American College of Dentists. His research in bone regeneration and dental implant therapy led to Dr. Ravens publishing a scholarly article in the Journal of Periodontology in 2011. Following graduation, Dr. Ravens completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the VA Medical Center in Providence, RI, where he strengthened his restorative and surgical skills. He is passionate about improving the oral health of his patients and stresses the importance of preventive care to achieve these goals. Dr. Ravens and his family live in Melrose. He enjoys visiting Cape Cod, cheering on the local sport teams, and spending time with his family both inside and outside of work.
Dr. Michael Ravens was born in Reading, MA and grew up in nearby Andover. He earned a B.S. in Biologyfrom Georgetown University in 2002. During his time in college he worked in the field of tissue engineering and has been an author on two papers, including oneproject pursuing tooth regeneration. He graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2006 winning the student award for dental materials. After graduation, Michaelcompleted anAEGD program (Advanced Education in General Dentistry) that greatly enhancedhis skills and knowledge while serving as a dentist in the Navy.His interest in technology and its applications in dentistry has helped him to develop techniques to make guided implant surgery safer and more predictable. He has taught courses for the International Dental Implant Association on guided implant surgery. He currently resides in Reading with his wife Marimar and two young boys. He enjoys being a member of the community especially as a youth soccer coach.
Dr. Fred J. Ravens III D.D.S. is a 1978graduate of Georgetown University School of Dentistry. After dental school, he moved to Reading, MA and opened his practice. Throughout the years, his office hasgrown and undergone several renovations. He dedicates himself to the highest standards in dentistry and has taken countless hours of continuing education in order to provide his patients with the highest quality dentistry available. Just as important are the relationships that he builds with patients and their families. After 43 years in practice, Dr. Fred has recently retired, but he still enjoys visiting the office.
At the core of our dental practice is a friendly team of professionals that are dedicated to your utmost comfort and optimal oral health. We view each patient as a unique individual, and tailor each treatment to your specific needs. As part of our commitment to providing close, personalized attention to every patient, we want to encourage patient communication. Please know that we are here to provide outstanding patient care, and that we value the trust you have placed in us.
Kathy was born in Framingham, MA and has lived in Reading for the last 35 years. She has two children: a daughter 25 years and a son 23 years. She received her degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of New England (Westbrook Campus), Portland, ME. Kathy has been an enthusiastic member of the Ravens Family Dental team with an unwavering devotion to her patients complete dental health. She has thoroughly enjoyed the close personal relationships she has formed with both patients and staff and looks forward to many more rewarding years of practice.
Lynne has been working at Ravens Family Dental since 2002. She earned her hygiene degree at Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists and received a B.S. in Health Sciences from Northeastern University. Her clinical experiences in public health settings, private practice and abroadhave enhanced her ability to provide high quality care and instructionto her patients. In addition, Lynne provides oral health education for public and private schools. When she is not working, Lynne enjoys volunteering for a local non-profit, exercising, and spending time with her family.