About

Our Years In the Field:

years of experience between general dentistry and oral & maxillofacial radiology

Meet Dr. Ryan Holmes

Founder

HDr. Ryan Holmes received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry.

After dental school, he was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy and practiced general dentistry, including tours aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis and at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. Following six years of Active Duty he transitioned to the United States Navy Reserve in order to pursue further education in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.

Dr. Holmes completed a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine. He is an active member of several professional organizations including: American Dental Education Association, American Society of Forensic Odontology, and the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR).

He is a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of SVOA Dentistry as well as Peer Reviewer for Case Reports in Radiology Journal. Additionally, he is heavily involved in his specialty as a member of the Public and Professional Relations Committee of the AAOMR.

He is committed to providing additional training in Cone Beam CT through his involvement with the local Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program in Idaho where he guest lectures. He is board-eligible by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.

Dr. Holmes attended and trained with the United States Navy Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Forensic Dentistry Department’s Forensic Dentistry course, obtaining his additional qualification in Forensic Dentistry (64E) AQD. He continues to pursue advanced training and education in Forensic Dentistry.

Dr. Holmes continues to serve as a Commander in the Navy Reserves where he is in charge of his local unit in Boise. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, building computers, ballroom dancing, exploring the outdoors in his camping trailer, and spending time doing these things with his wife, their two sons, and dog. He and his oldest son are also dedicated lego builders, enjoying putting together age 18+ lego sets.