Meet Dr. Arian L. Ray, DDS
General Dentist
Short Biography
Dr. Ray, a seasoned Dentist in Sumter, follows in the footsteps of his father, carrying on a legacy of dental excellence in the community. He earned his BS in Biology from Howard University in 1998 and his DDS from Howard University in 2002.
Dr. Ray was awarded the opportunity to serve in the US Army as a dental Officer. While in the US Army, he learned and mastered advanced surgical skills and Emergency Combat Life Saving techniques. After leaving the Army, he settled in his hometown and began practicing dentistry with his father, providing Advanced General Dentistry and Surgical procedures.
Dr. Ray is dedicated to helping patients achieve their dream smile with a relaxed and pain-free experience. He currently practices dentistry full-time with a practice that focuses on improving patient smile and comfort with IV sedation, 3D digital dentistry, and implant placement and restorations.
Education
- 1994-1998 Howard University. BS Biology
- 1998-2002 Howard University, DDS
- 2002-2003 1-Year Advanced Education in General Dentistry US Army
- 2003 Graduate Joint Services Combat Casualty Care Course US Army
- 2007 Graduate American Academy of Implant Dentistry Maxicourse Medical College of Georgia
- 2009 Graduate An Intensive Course in Intravenous Conscious Sedation Medical College of Georgia
Work Experience
Ray Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Owner/ Doctor
2006-Present
Providing advanced dental services to the Sumter dental community.
Providing dental implant services, as well as IV sedation services.
US Army Platoon Leader
2004-2006
Supervised a platoon-level cadre of dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists, lab technicians, and equipment and provided dental services to US Army personnel and their family members.
US Army Dental Officer General Dentist US Army
2002-2004
Provided all aspects of general dentistry, including oral surgery and endodontics, to the US Army personnel and their family members.
Certifications
Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) TCCC Certification. Endorsed by the American College of Surgeons ACLS and BLS.