Dr. Ronald Griffin is a military veteran and talented dentist based in Chillicothe, Ohio. He has more than two decades of experience in the industry and specializes in Pediatric and Sports Dentistry. Dr. Griffin has many passions in life, including travel and sports.
In truth, Dr. Ronald Griffin has always been passionate about sports. It is undoubtedly true that this passion helped to influence his career choices, as Dr. Griffin opted to dedicate more and more time to dental healthcare and prevention for athletes. As part of his specialization, Dr. Griffin provides custom mouthguards alongside other preventative care methods. He also provides treatment following emergencies and accidents.
Presently, Dr. Ronald Griffin assumes the positions of Owner and Lead Doctor at Ronald A. Griffin, DDS, LLC, a thriving dental practice he established in 2006. Over the course of more than sixteen years, the practice has flourished under his guidance, and Dr. Griffin has successfully conducted over 120,000 patient visits. He adeptly balanced dual roles, functioning as a solo practitioner and collaboratively with an associate dentist. This allowed him to gain extensive experience from various perspectives, honing his teamwork and decision-making skills and addressing various other concerns. Additionally, as a dental surgeon, Dr. Ronald Griffin holds an appointment as a non-partnered physician in good standing at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio, maintaining his affiliation with the local medical center.
Before this experience, Dr. Ronald Griffin worked as an Associate Dentist at Timothy G. Nusbaum, DDS, Inc. Interestingly; this was Dr. Griffin’s first and only associate position outside his residency. Dr. Griffin worked as an Associate Dentist here for six years. Throughout this period, Dr. Griffin skillfully administered various dental procedures, including conventional dentistry treatments, oral conscious sedation procedures, and general anesthesia cases. Around the six-year mark, Dr. Griffin successfully purchased the practice. This became the foundation of Ronald A. Griffin, DDS, LLC.
Before Dr. Ronald Griffin chased his dream of becoming a dentist, he was in the US Army. He was in the 24th Infantry Unit. Following this time, Dr. Griffin put himself through college and dental school – something he is very proud of.
Dr. Ronald Griffin’s academic journey commenced with the completion of a degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. Subsequently, he enrolled in the four-year DDS program at the Ohio State University College of Dentistry, where he excelled and graduated among the top third of his class.
Equipped with this solid educational foundation, Dr. Griffin embarked on the search for a residency program, ultimately choosing the General Practice Residency at the Medical College Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. This experience paved the way for his second and final residency in Pediatric Dental, during which he dedicated two years to working with the esteemed Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, diligently striving to achieve his professional aspirations in this specialized field. This second registry led directly to Dr. Griffin’s first dental position, which became his current career path.
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