Dr. Ryan Ward

Bringing a more personal touch to dentistry in Lawrence, KS.

"I've Walked the Walk"

Dr. Ryan Ward was born in Newton, KS, and moved with his family to Corpus Christi, TX as a child. He found his way back to Kansas when he was recruited to play college tennis at Washburn University in Topeka, KS, and established his own dental practice in Lawrence.

Dentistry is very personal for Dr. Ward. He was born with a cleft lip and cleft palate. After undergoing multiple oral surgeries to correct the cleft, he underwent orthodontic treatment for over 10 years.

This transformation inspired Dr. Ward to become a dentist himself and provide complex comprehensive dental treatments in a comfortable setting. During his residency, he received advanced training in restorative and cosmetic treatments…Learn more about cosmetic dentistry…, plus surgical placement and restoration of dental implants…Learn more about dental implants….

Apart from helping patients with excellent dentistry, Dr. Ward enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, and two cocker spaniels. He and his family love traveling, hiking, swimming, running, and playing tennis. Dr. Ward still competes in USTA men’s tennis leagues and father-son doubles national championships with his dad.

This transformation inspired Dr. Ward to become a dentist himself and provide complex comprehensive dental treatments in a comfortable setting. During his residency, he received advanced training in restorative and cosmetic treatments, plus surgical placement and restoration of dental implants.

Apart from helping patients with excellent dentistry, Dr. Ward enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, and two cocker spaniels. He and his family love traveling, hiking, swimming, running, and playing tennis. Dr. Ward still competes in USTA men’s tennis leagues and father-son doubles national championships with his dad.

‘‘I always try to make dental treatment seem like something both the patient and myself should want, not just one side or the other. If patients are hesitant about treatment, I never try to push it on them.’’

Dr. Ryan Ward

‘‘I am here to help you any way I can. We can do as much or as little treatment as you want; just let us know how we can help.’’

Dr. Ryan Ward

EDUCATION

Residency: The University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Dentistry, Advanced Education in General Dentistry
Doctor of Dental Surgery: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Dentistry
Undergraduate Degree: Washburn University, Bachelor of Science in Biology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Owner and Dentist at Legends Dental in Lawrence, KS
Associate Dentist at Gage Dental Group in Topeka, KS
Associate Dentist at Waters Davidson Family Dentistry in Olathe, KS
UMKC AEGD & Faculty Dentist Practice in Kansas City, MO

MEMBERSHIPS

‘‘Very personable, and I'm excited to get my new smile through this clinic! The staff here is so amazing! Everyone helps you feel comfortable during an anxious time. I cannot say enough good things about this office.’’

Stephanie T.

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