Meet Dr. Springer
Dr. Springer is one of only 400 dentists in the world who is accrediated by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He specializes in all areas of dentistry with a focus on cosmetics, implants and complex dental treatments. At our Arlington Heights, IL practice, Dr. Ryan Springer works with patients to provide exceptional results through customized treatment plans. He understands that oral healthcare is a field with constant developments in techniques, materials, and technology and is passionate about furthering his education in the field. Our patients rely on Dr. Springer to offer the most advanced treatment options available and his desire to continue to learn more about the dental industry allows him to do so. Additionally, he uses state-of-the-art technology for more comprehensive, accurate, and effective dental procedures.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Dr. Springer is one of only 400 dentists in the world who is accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Furthermore, he and Dr. Orser are the only partners in Illinois accredited by the AACD. He graduated with the highest clinical performance in his class and was also awarded the Dean’s Silver Award for having the highest national board scores in his class. Furthermore, he was awarded the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Dental Implant Award and the Academy of Osseointegration Implant Dentistry Award. Dr. Springer has become a scholar of the prestigious Dawson Academy, as well as an alumnus from the Kois Center, Pankey Institute and Spear Institute, where he received advanced training in TMJ disorders, complex reconstructive dentistry, and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Springer is also the only 2 time winner of "Best Case of the Year" as voted on by the Dawson Academy faculty and alumni at the annual Dawson Academy meeting. He is currently a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and in the process of fellowship with the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
Education and Training
Dr. Springer attended Indiana University, majoring in biology with chemistry and psychology minors, where he graduated on the dean’s list. He then continued his education at Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD) and graduated with the highest clinical performance in his class. Dr. Springer was also awarded the Dean’s Silver Award for having the highest national board scores in his class. Due to his outstanding performance at IUSD, he was personally invited to teach classes in restorative dentistry, and implantology. Furthermore, Dr. Springer was awarded the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Dental Implant Award and the Academy of Osseointegration Implant Dentistry Award. After graduating dental school, Dr. Springer completed a year-long implant fellowship where he gained the necessary skills to treat even the most complex of dental implant cases. Throughout the years, Dr. Springer has participated 1,000's of hours of continuing education courses including advanced surgery, cosmetic dentistry, and implantology. This means Dr. Springer can treat advanced cases on-site at Springer/Orser Dentistry. Dr. Springer understands that having complete control of the treatment sequence eliminates errors and confusion, and streamlines the treatment process, which saves patients time, money, and worry.
PERSONAL
Apart from the dental profession, he enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 children, scuba diving, underwater photography, golf, soccer and football.