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Michael Ryhn, DDS

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Michael Ryhn, DDS
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Concord, NC Oral Surgery

Concord, NC

130 Lake Concord Rd NE
Concord, NC
P: (704) 788-1192

Specialties

Corrective Jaw Surgery
Dental Implants
Tooth Extractions
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Bone Grafting
Facial Trauma Surgery
Full Arch Restoration
Impacted Canines
Oral Pathology
Sleep Apnea Treatment

Biography

Dr. Michael J. Ryhn is a native of Minnesota, growing up in Alexandria and graduating from Concordia College in Moorhead in 1992. He began his career in the Army in 1993 when he attended the Officer Basic Course and followed with Airborne School. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2005 and completed an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) Residency in 2009.

Dr. Ryhn began his career as a Medical Service Corps officer in Vilseck, Germany. During his tenure as a platoon leader, he was awarded the Expert Field Medical Badge. He moved to Heidelberg where he served as the Executive Officer of the HHC, 30th Medical Brigade. He served as a logistician in the USAREUR Command Surgeon section and this led to a life-changing moment. The position of Executive Officer and Troop Commander for the Heidelberg Dental Activity (DENTAC) opened up and he applied and was selected for it. During this time, he was drawn to dentistry but when COL Wayne Olson allowed him to scrub in for cases, he was hooked. He applied for entry to dental school and was accepted.

Dr. Ryhn was chosen to serve as the Assistant Program Director after graduating from the four-year OMS residency. He was assigned to the Hawaii DENTAC as the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) 2-Year Residency OMS Mentor and Assistant Program Director. He deployed with the Air Force 455th Expeditionary Medical Group in 2014. Upon his return to Hawaii, he took over as the Program Director. He then moved to Fort Hood and served as the Officer in Charge until 2020 when he moved to the DENTAC US Military Academy at West Point.

Dr. Ryhn is a Diplomat of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and is board-certified with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He achieved the Surgeon General’s “A” Designation for clinical excellence and was awarded the Order of Military Medical Merit.

Certifications & Professional Associations

  • Board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS)
  • American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)

Accolades

  • Surgeon General’s “A” Designation for Clinical Excellence
  • Order of Military Medical Merit

Education

  • Concordia College
  • University of Minnesota School of Dentistry—Doctor of Dental Surgery

Patient Testimonials

  • Excellent Service

    Excellent staff and excellent service Dr. Ryhn is very good at explaining the procedure and any risks that it may involve. He is very careful in what he does making sure you’re pain-free and comfortable and relaxed I would recommend him to anyone 5 stars.
    - Pete E.

  • Glad I Went to This Office

    Dr. Ryhn was personable, informative, and easy to talk to. I appreciated how thorough he was about the risks and procedure details. All the staff I interacted with were helpful and kind. Glad I went to this office for my extraction. :)
    - Whitney S.

  • Cannot Recommend This Practice Enough!

    I cannot recommend this practice enough! Dr. Ryhn has a MOST impressive resume! He was one of the kindest people I have ever met and the care I received there is beyond anything I could have expected. The whole staff is kind and accomodating and professional. This was the easiest dental procedure I have ever had done. I would highly recommend this practice and Dr. Ryhn! Thank you all for addressing my concerns and giving me such great experience!
    - Shondra G.

  • Extremely Pleased

    We were extremely pleased with Dr. Ryhn and the staff. Doctor was very informative and explained options for current issues and options we could explore for the future. We would highly recommend them.
    - Kathy C.

Personal Interests

Dr. Ryhn and his wife, Bernadette, are excited to be part of the Concord community now. They have three daughters, Aine, Alyssa, and Saoirse.