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Patients throughout Fairfax County, as well as the Arlington, Virginia area visit cosmetic dentist Dr. D. Gordon Rye for his skill and the exceptional care they receive from him and his team. Through the careful integration of art, science, and leading edge advancements in dental technology, Dr. Rye has gained recognition for personalized care and uncompromising quality. In addition to cosmetic enhancement, Dr. Rye is a skilled general dentist who cares about his patients above all else. The finest dental services in the world are available here in Fairfax at Rye Smiles for Life, and our cosmetic dentistry team is committed to helping each patient discover their best smile.
The dentistry you are looking for is not “About Us.” We never lose sight of the fact that your ultimate satisfaction and the longevity of your healthy natural smile are our first priority. The information on this page is designed to introduce you to the people at Rye Smiles for Life to invite you to begin a relationship with us to obtain the exceptional dentistry you desire.
D. Gordon Rye, D.D.S. — Restorative and Cosmetic Dentist
D. Gordon Rye, D.D.S. — Restorative and Cosmetic Dentist D. Gordon Rye, D.D.S. has more than 28 years of experience in providing Exceptional Dentistry to residents of Northern Virginia, including Fairfax County and the Arlington / Washington, D.C. area. As a cosmetic dentist, he ensures that each patient’s smile is as beautiful as it can be for many years to come.
After completing his undergraduate education at Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota, Dr. Rye received his dental training at the Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Rye completed a two-year general practice residency at the University of Virginia Hospital before opening his practice in Fairfax. Since then Dr. Rye has trained with some of the world’s most prominent cosmetic dental specialists.
Advanced Training
Through the years, Dr. Rye has emphasized the advancement of his dental education, completing thousands of hours of continuing education courses with a focus on cosmetics, TMJ treatment, and complex dental reconstruction.
Immediately after graduating from MCV Dental School Dr Rye began his continuing education journey in one of the most prestigious training programs in the United States, the University of Virginia Hospital General Practice Residency. During his two years at the University of Virginia he received advanced training in multiple fields of Dentistry. Dr Rye worked one-on-one with some of the best educators and dental clinicians in the world. He still considers these two years of his professional training to be the most beneficial of all his continuing education. His educators instilled him with the confidence he needed to provide exceptional dentistry for his patients. They emphasized the importance of advanced training, and they were directly responsible for inspiring him to seek quality continuing education for the rest of his professional life.
Master of the Academy of General Dentistry
As a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, Dr. Rye is committed to staying current with advancements in dentistry in order to provide high quality patient care. Dr Rye has earned a Fellowship with the Academy, which recognizes him as a leader and an example to other dentists for his commitment to continuing dental education and patient care. He has also earned the status of Master of the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD) for completing a set of rigorous requirements in a comprehensive range of dental disciplines.
Fellow of the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies
Dr. Rye has been awarded the status of Fellow of the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI). LVI dentists are trained to evaluate each patient's unique concerns and desires to create their perfect smile. At his Fairfax County practice, Dr. Rye is devoted to dentistry that combines personalized care with art, science, skill, and technology. Dr. Rye spends extra time getting to know his patients and listening to their goals for cosmetic dentistry, so that he can create a plan to achieve the smile they desire.
Master of the American Dental Implant Association
Dr Rye earned the title of Fellow of the American Dental Implant Association in 2010. Subsequently in 2011 he earned the title of Master of the American Dental Implant Association (MADI). Both distinctions are the result of expert training and leadership through Implant Seminars, Inc., under the direction the world renowned and respected leader in the implant industry, Dr. Arun Garg.
Dr Rye is trained in advanced implant dentistry by the Pi Dental Implant Center, which instructs in the use of advanced radiography such as Cone Beam ICAT Scans, virtual implant placement, CAD/CAM technology, and precise surgical guides to place implants and custom prosthetic teeth in one appointment. This training enables Dr. Rye to provide the most convenient and reliable implant dentistry available, Teeth in a Day!
