Meet Dr. Anderson

Ryan C. Anderson, DDS, Diplomate of the American Academy of Periodontology

Dr. Anderson is a distinguished periodontist with a passion for excellence in dental care and a commitment to patient well-being. Born in 1976, in Medina, Ohio, Dr. Anderson spent his formative years immersed in a family environment that instilled values of hard work, dedication, and compassion.

Education and Professional Journey:

After graduating as valedictorian from Cloverleaf High School in Lodi, Dr. Anderson pursued his academic journey at Duke University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology, graduating cum laude in 1998. He then continued his pursuit of excellence at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, obtaining his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree with Magna Cum Laude honors in 2002.

Driven by a passion for periodontics and a desire to provide advanced care to his patients, Dr. Anderson furthered his education at the University of Rochester Eastman Dental Center, where he completed his residency in Periodontics in 2005. He achieved board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology in 2006, a testament to his expertise and dedication to his field.

Professional Achievements and Practice:

Since relocating to Lynchburg in August 2005, Dr. Anderson has been a trusted pillar in the dental community, specializing in periodontal health and implant dentistry. In 2009, he co-founded Periodontal Health Associates alongside Dr. Sherman Smock, establishing a premier dental practice dedicated to delivering exceptional periodontal and dental implant care while fostering lasting patient relationships.

With a focus on patient-centered treatment and utilizing the latest advancements in periodontal therapy, Dr. Anderson provides comprehensive care tailored to each individual's unique needs. His commitment to continuing education ensures that he remains at the forefront of his field, offering the highest standard of care to his patients.

Personal Interests and Hobbies:

Beyond his professional endeavors, Dr. Anderson leads a fulfilling personal life enriched by a diverse array of interests and passions. An accomplished musician, he has been a devoted lover of classical music since childhood, mastering both the piano and the trumpet. His musical journey has taken him from studying classical composers like Chopin to performing modern hits by artists such as Elton John and Billy Joel.

Dr. Anderson also shares a lifelong fascination with automobiles, inherited from his father, an auto mechanic. His love for cars led him to an ongoing amateur racing career, spanning from dirt oval tracks in Ohio to road courses across the United States. Despite never clinching a victory on the road course, Dr. Anderson finds joy and fulfillment in the exhilarating experience of competitive racing.

Family Life:

Dr. Anderson is happily married to his wife Alessandra, and together they cherish the joys of parenthood with their daughter, Ana Olivia, born in 2018. Family holds a central place in Dr. Anderson's life, providing love, support, and inspiration in both his personal and professional pursuits.

With a dedication to excellence, a passion for patient care, and a commitment to lifelong learning, Dr. Anderson embodies the values of integrity, compassion, and professionalism at the heart of Periodontal Health Associates.

Continuing Education

November 2024
Highlights of the 2024 AAP-AO Consensus Conference on Peri-Implant Diseases 2 C.E.
Managing Retrieval of Fractured Abutment Screws and Implant Removal .75 C.E.
Straighten Up: An Update on Accelerated Tooth Movement 1.50 C.E.
Robert J. Genco Perio-Systemic Symposium 2 C.E.
A Morning with the Masters 2 C.E.
Risk Management of Peri-Implantitis 1.50 C.E.
Are Biologics Replacing the “Gold Standard” of Autogenous Bone? 2 C.E.
Nightmare on Peri-Implantitis Street 2 C.E.
Digital Dentistry to Optimize Workflow 1.5 C.E.

October 2023
Dental Solutions for Severe Maxillary Atrophy: Advanced Remote Anchorage with Zygomatic, Pterygoid, Transnasal Implants 16 C.E.

July 2023
Nerve Lateralization & Transposition Course 24 C.E.

March 2023
International Course of Oral Implantology, Advanced hands-on Live Surgery Zygoma Implants and Ptergoid Implants Training Course 60 C.E.

September 2022
Dentistry from our Hearts Volunteer Service 2 C.E.

October 2022
The Perio Restorative Team Approach to Saving Teeth  2 C.E.
Autogenous Bone Reconstruction .75 C.E.
Genco Perio-Systemic Symposium 2 C.E.
The “Gummy” Smile: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations 2 C.E.
Develop your Digital Brand .75 C.E.
Findings of the Best Evidence Consensus on Biologics 1.50 C.E.
No Need to Tap a Hip to Save a Tooth 2 C.E.
The State-of-the-Art Soft Tissue Management Around Teeth and Implants 2 C.E.
Peri-Implantitis: Regenerate, Resect or Restart 1.50 C.E.
Before and After “All on X” 2 C.E.

May 2022
Peri-Implantitis: Diagnosis, Risk Factors and Management 5 C.E.
The KDG Interdisciplinary Global Symposium 2022 16 C.E.

• Simplifying full arch solutions

• Contemporary and preferred Transition from teeth to implants

• Novel approaches and strategies for peri-implant soft tissue augmentation: Why, when and How

• The interdental papillae dilemma between teeth and implants

• 7 habits of highly successful implant clinicians & the supporting science

• The evolution of full arch implant dentistry

• Guided surgery: From single units to full-arch

• Fundamentals of graft-avoiding approaches to full arch dental implant reconstruction

• Re-evaluation of the all-on-4 treatment concept

• Past, present and future, utilizing technology in the full arch immediate load solution

• Orofacial changes associated with surgical implant reconstruction: Observations, limitations & solutions

• Novel site development w/ preformed ovate pontics (POP) in restorative and implant dentistry

• Combing digital workflow w/ surgical execution and prosthetic management to maximize esthetic outcome

• Choosing ceramic vs titanium dental implants

• Immediate placement: Meeting patient demands w/ evidence

• To graft or not to Graft? That is the question

• Integrating digital technology to optimize implant therapy

November 2021
American Academy of Periodontology
AAP Foundation/Osteology Foundation Regeneration Symposium: Managing Complications Related to Regenerative Therapy Around Teeth and Implants 4 C.E.
When Bad Things Happen to Good Tissue 2 C.E.
Beyond Perio limits with Airway Focused Digital Dentistry 1 C.E.
Robert J. Genco Perio-Systemic Symposium 1 C.E.
Reconstruction of Soft Tissue Defects Around Anterior Implants 1 C.E.
Should we Pull the Plug? De we need a Third Dentition? (Point-Counterpoint) 1.5 C.E.
Different Specialties, Different Approach, Same Goal: Multidisciplinary 1 C.E.
The Single Anterior Implant: Strategies for Long-term Stability Aesthetics 1.5 C.E.
The Arch Nemesis: Solutions for the Edentulous and Compromised Maxillary 1.5 C.E.
Zirconia Implants: The New Kid on the Block 1 C.E.

June 2021
Evolve or Dissolve: Modern Dental Implant Concepts

May 2021
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Two Year Certificate

November 2019
American Academy of Periodontology
The Future of Health Care and How Periodontists Can Lead 2 C.E.
Restorative Needs and Options the Periodontist Needs to Know 1.5 C.E.
Bringing Niche Skillsets to the Collaborative Dental Team 2.5 C.E.
Thinking Outside the Box: Comparison of Various Surgical Approached for the Enhancement of Soft Tissue Grafts Outcome  1.5 C.E.
Use of Digital Design in Treatment Planning and Tissue  2 C.E.
Management of Surgical Complications Via Soft Tissue Grafts  2 C.E.
Unique and Effective Management and Marketing Secrets  1.5 C.E.
An Interactive Session on Managing the Failing Dental Implant  2 C.E.

June 2019
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Two Year Certificate.

May 2019
Certificate in Advanced Surgical Master Curriculum in Regenerative Implant Dentistry 72 C.E.

March 2019
Prescribing Opioids for Dental Plan Management: Best Practices & Alternatives  2 C.E.

November 2018
Digital Dentistry, Evolution to the Revolution, 4 C.E.

October 2018
Interdisciplinary Management of Esthetic Dilemmas, 14 C.E.
Review of Oral mucosa & jaw pathology, 6 C.E.

April 2018
Wear Patterns in Diagnosis  2 C.E.
Modern Implant Dentistry; Rules of Engagement in the Esthetic Zone  3 C.E.
Achieving Esthetic Results through Restorative Solutions in Implant Dentistry  3 C.E.
Immediate Molar Implants; New Surgical and Restorative Protocols for Predictable Success  2 C.E.
The Changing Paradigm of Digital Dentistry; Today’s Technology and Tomorrow’s Concepts  2 C.E.

March 2018
Interdisciplinary Mgmt. of Wear – More Posterior than Anterior Wear  2.75 C.E. Wilckodontics certificate, Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics
Implant restorative solutions & updates, 1.5 C.E.

February 2018
Predictable Single Anterior Implants 3 C.E.
SAFE Opioid Prescribing 3.5 C.E.

January 2018  
Southern Academy of Periodontology: Horizon & Vertical Augmentation    12 C.E.
Community Care Provider Opioid Safety Initiative  3 C.E.
Destination dentistry, 1.5 C.E.

November 2017 
The Keystone Dental Biomaterials Symposium 6 C.E.

October 2017 
Implants, spacing solutions & restorative recommendations, 1.5 C.E.

September 2017 
American Academy of Periodontology  Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning using Traditional and CMCT Technology     1.5 C.E.
The Periodontal-Systemic Connection: Current State of the Art  2.5 C.E.
Treatment of the Malposed Implant  2 C.E.
Vertical Ridge Augmentation with Complication Management  1.5 C.E.
Advances & Innovations in Oral Plastic Surgery  2 C.E.
The Use of Laser Therapy to Treat Inflammatory Diseases of the Periodontium for Teeth & Implants  2 C.E.
Innovative Treatment Planning using Orthodontics  1.5 C.E.
Future Dental-Facial & Airway Management  2 C.E.  
Connection between cardiovascular disease & periodontal disease, 1.5 C.E.

July 2017  
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)  Two year certificate

June 2017  
Clinical Pathology –interactive Diagnosis & Treatment  2 C.E.
University of Rochester Eastman Institute for Oral Health  10 C.E.

May 2017   UNC, School of Dentistry, Perio 2017 EXPO 12.5 C.E. 

1. Identify challenges and opportunities of current periodontal diagnoses and therapies from evidence based dentistry to patient-based therapy.

2. Recognize the global impact of periodontal disease from an overall health standpoint and the challenges that arise from the changing landscape of dentistry.

3. Translate clinical relevance of new findings in oral-systemic disease links to aid the practitioner in providing the tools necessary for advising patients.

4. Discuss new technologies in periodontology that are rapidly evolving and impacting the practice of dentistry and health care policy.

5. Identify the increasing role of microbial and genetic testing on the practice of periodontics.

April 2017  
Immediate Loading 2.0: Full Arch, Esthetic Zone & Posterior Quadrants  2 C.E.
Immediate Implant Placement  2 C.E.
Advances in Implant Dentistry: Avoiding Challenges of Immediate Extraction Molor  Sockets  1 C.E.
Digital Solutions for Implant Restorations: Efficient, Precise and Flexible  1 C.E.

March 2017  
Endodontic Diagnosis & Treatment Planning  2 C.E.

February 2017  
Multi-Disciplinary Treatment Planning  2 C.E.

January 2017  
Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the JAWS (MRONJ)  Certificate