Dr. Ryan Edmunds graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from Brigham Young University.  He then attended the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude.  His research throughout dental school in oral cancer won many awards and was published in the journal Cancer Research.  Dr. Edmunds also participated in an academic fellowship during his final year of dental school because of his dedication to teaching and his love of learning.  He continued his education to become a periodontist by completing the periodontics residency at the University of Texas Health Science at San Antonio.  During this time he also obtained certification in IV conscious sedation and completed a Master of Science degree with his research in lateral ridge augmentation techniques using recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein--2.  His emphasis during his residency was the augmentation and regeneration of bone and soft tissue for the treatment of periodontal conditions and in preparation for dental implant placement.  Dr. Edmunds has worked hard to succeed, but what really distinguishes him is his care for others and his commitment to service.  He volunteers in local need-based clinics, and gives his time in other organizations, such as the Boy Scouts of America.  Dr. Edmunds is a father of four young boys and loves being in the outdoors and playing sports with them.  He and his wife, Kari Dawn, love living in Utah and are grateful to be in this wonderful community.

Name
Ryan K. Edmunds, DDS, MS

Specialty
Periodontics - a branch of dentistry that treats conditions affecting the support structure of teeth by removing inflammation and regenerating lost bone and gum tissue.  

Schooling

B.S., Brigham Young University

D.D.S., Virginia Commonwealth School of Dentistry

M.S., University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Research Backgrounds
- Oral Cancer
- Clinical Applications for rh-Bone Morphogenetic Protein--2

Awards
Kramer Award, OKU Dental Honor Society
Thorton Fellow, SCADA
Finalist, Prichard Research Competition

Practice Philosophy
I believe in doing things well the first time, using only proven techniques and the best and most researched materials.  My guiding philosophy is to only recommend  things I would do for my own family and to treat things conservatively.  I believe that communication with the referring dentist is absolutely essential to successful outcomes for my patients - in regenerating lost bone and gum tissues and in preparing for and placing dental implants so that patients can have functional and esthetically pleasing tooth replacement options.