Dr. Ryan Reitano received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel hill after receiving his undergraduate degree at James Madison University in Biology. He moved back home to Virginia Beach to carry on his fathers legacy at Reitano Dentistry after his father passed away from a battle with bladder cancer. He enjoys spending time with family, cooking, the beach, and his Labrador retriever, Brody.
His spirit, strength, energy and infectious aura have been transferred to his wife of 32 blissful years, Lyn Reitano and his children. We can all learn quite a bit from Jimmy and we would like to share some of his life lessons with you.
WDJD What did Jimmy do? As a Dentist his business was improving peoples smiles and he did this 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Little did he know that he did not need to be a Dentist to have this gift; he always had a smile on and it was a bright one that matched his eyes. As a Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Friend, Dentist and Teacher he invested every second of his life using his explorer and his personality to help family, friends and patients find their inner and outer smiles.
He married a beautiful woman, raised 3 amazing kids and together they shared life experiences, learned life lessons & traveled the world. He went to college no less than 5 different times at as many campuses not because he needed to but because he wanted to relive the experience. He was a master chef; if you came by on a Sunday you were sitting down to have freshly made red sauce or brats and beer depending on the time of season. No one was a stranger and everyone was welcome; the more the merrier.
He not only loved to party he was the party; no coincidence that this was the first word his children learned how to spell. He was the consummate gift giver; no matter the occasion or person Jimmy knew exactly what to get and never expected anything in return. God in turn, gave Jimmy many gifts, perhaps the most impressive was his gift of making everyone feel special and included. Everyone was Jimmys best friend. Best friends are great listeners and Jimmy was no different.
Dr. E. James Reitano graduated from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 1984. He then completed a one year General Practice Residency from the University of Rochester Eastman Dental Center prior to moving to Virginia Beach.
While Dr Reitanos practice encompasses a wide range of dental services, his passion and focus has been in the field of Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry. Dr. Reitano has been married for thirty years to his lovely wife Lyn and has three children Melissa, Ryan and Kristen. Melissa is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. Ryan is currently a second year Dental Student at UNC and Kristen has been accepted to dental school. As you can see our whole family is committed to dentistry. Quality, Gentle Care in dentistry are more than words to Dr Reitano, it is a way of life!
We will miss him forever, yet are so blessed for all Jimmy has inspired with so many that have enable us to continue our family dentistry practice, and will always cherish the memories. If you would like to share a smile or story with Lyn and the kids so the spirit of Jimmy can be shared, they can be sent to the email address: [email protected].
Lyn attended Marquette University and received a BS degree in nursing. She transitioned her career to dentistry and has been the office manager at Reitano Dentistry for over 25 years. She is married and resides in Virginia Beach. She is the proud mom of three delightful children. Dentistry is not only a profession but a way of life. A warm smile and a pleasant hand shake is your first impression from Lyn as you walk in the door at Reitano Dentistry. Quality, courteous patient center care is her first priority.
Diana has been a part of the Reitano Dentistry family since October 2010. Born and raised in Virginia, she attended and graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelors degree in Dental Hygiene in 2003. As a registered dental hygienist with a gentle hand and a dedicated heart, she provides then ultimate in oral health care. Her husband Mike is a captain in the Virginia Beach Fire Department and she has two beautiful children, Tanner and Ellielynn.
Adriana is originally from Concord, NC and is a graduate from the UNC Dental Assisting program as well as the Dental Hygiene program. While in school, Adriana received the Clinical Achievement Award. Shortly after graduating, she moved to Virginia Beach and loves the area. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her lab, Brody, the beach, traveling, and visiting coffee shops.
Susan is a native Virginian, born and raised locally in Newport News, Virginia. She graduated from Denbigh High school and attained her dental assisting certificate from Career Dynamics Institute. Susan is the mother of three wonderful boys. She has been a member of the Reitano Dentistry family since April 1995. Susan has a warm smile and is skilled in both dental assisting and office management duties.