We are proud to provide a state-of-the-art facility for the highest quality dental care available. It is one of our top priorities to protect the well-being of our valued patients. For this reason, our office meets and surpasses all OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and CDC (Center for Disease Control) standards. We are confident that you will feel right at home in our office as we welcome all patients as if they were family.
We will be more than happy to submit all insurance forms for you and help you recover the most from your benefits. We will do everything we can to help you afford the treatment you need and want. For patients who require major work, a complete payment plan is designed with an appropriate payment schedule. Forms of payment accepted by the office are check, cash, or any major credit card.
Dr. Ryan has been in private practice for 43 years and established four Smile Makers Dental offices during this time, starting with 779 Harrisburg Pike. He mentored over 45 dentists during those years while studying extensively all phases of general dentistry and has reached the second highest level of Fellow in the exclusive Academy of General Dentistry. He is in pursuit of the highest attainable status of Master in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Ryans practice is limited to braces on adults and children, TMJ as well as Botox, Derma fillers and facial esthetics on adults at the 779 Harrisburg Pike location. Dr. Ryan has always emphasized the importance of pain free dental services in a comfortable office with special emphasis on highest standards of care. Smile Makers is a modern dental practice dedicated to all your dental needs especially the nervous patients. Remember our motto that we originated in 1974! 'We Cater to Cowards!'
Travis Ryan earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The Ohio State University (1993). Dr. Travis is passionate about providing the highest quality dental care in a warm, comfortable environment. His scope of practice includes all aspects of general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, crowns, implants, dentures, and partials. In addition to continually updating our already modern dental practice with the latest in dental technology, Dr. Travis strives to maintain a high level of expertise through regular participation in continuing education courses and seminars. In his spare time, Dr. Travis enjoys swimming, cycling, running and competing in multi-sport events.
I received my Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 1995. I moved from Moscow, Russia to Columbus in 1989 after completing my undergraduate studies in computer science in 1985 and my dental and medical education in 1989. I joined Dr. J.D. Ryan and Dr. Travis Ryan at the Smile Makers in 2008. I pursue the best in continuous dental education improvement classes all over the country. Me, my wife, and my children love living in Columbus.
I am extremely excited to be a part of an organization that provides outstanding care and compassion for our patients on a daily basis. I have worked in the dental field since 2003 and have found it to be a rewarding and fulfilling career.My job as office manager is to ensure that our office provides top-quality dental care and customer service to you, our patient. It is exciting to come to work and hear our patients rave about their dental experience and to know that I played a role in that experience. We are, as a team, all committed to providing compassionate care while utilizing the most advanced technology to create new smiles. I believe when we work from our heart we build lasting relationships with our patients, and this is something based on mutual trust and respect.
You can call me Annie! I have been with Smile Makers going on fifteen years. I have been in dentistry for many years and assisted with a wide variety of procedures. The staff and doctors of Smilemakers ensure a rewarding and comfortable experience. You will be as impressed as I was with our courteous doctors and staff. I look forward to meeting new patients, as well as, working with the existing.
I was happy to join Doctors and staff and the Smile Makers Dental team in 2009. I coordinate our patients services, which means greeting patients with a warm and welcoming smile, coordinating the schedule, and various other administrative duties. I enjoy meeting new people and getting to know about them and their families. I welcome you to our practice and look forward to meeting you soon.
I have been in the dental field for eight years. I have worked with Smile Makers for 2 years and love the upbeat pace of our office. I graduated from C-TEC in 2007 for dental assisting, then graduated in 2011 from EGCC with my EFDA certificate. I have attended many continuing education classes to keep up with certifications and licenses. In my free time I love to ride my horses and spend time with family and friends.
Your initial oral examination includes a visual examination, charting, periodontal probing, diagnosis and treatment recommendations. We will also take x-rays, which includes the panoramic x-ray for proper diagnosis of the anterior (front) and posterior (back) teeth as well as the bite-wing x-ray series for proper diagnosis of proximal decay of posterior teeth.
Our state-of-the-art, in-office Power Bleaching system will make your teeth whiter in less than 1.5 hours. Another option is our home bleaching system you take with you for results in 2 weeks. You can also consider a combination program of both systems for optimal, long-term results.
You should have a standard cleaning at least twice a year. A periodontal treatment includes an Adult Prophy (basic cleaning). If it has been over a year since your last cleaning, possible treatment will include either Periodontal Scaling (deeper) or Root Planning and Scaling (requires anesthetic).
Whether you are an athlete or casual sports participant, you should wear a mouth guard to protect your teeth. If you grind your teeth while you sleep, a bite guard will help reduce symptoms of TMJ. We custom make mouth guards in both soft and hard materials.