Dr Ryan Sherry — General Dentist at Smile Solutions Melbourne

Quick Facts

About Dr Ryan Sherry

Dr Ryan Sherry brings an unusually diverse and rigorous clinical background to the Smile Solutions team. Originally from Co Down, Ireland, Ryan moved to Scotland to study dentistry at the University of Glasgow — one of the United Kingdom's most prestigious dental schools. After graduating, he embarked on an intentional, carefully planned journey of varied clinical experience designed to build a comprehensive and deeply skilled general dental practice.

Ryan is a Member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) and a Member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow — recognitions that reflect both his academic achievement and his commitment to the highest professional standards in dentistry.

A Career Built on Deliberate Breadth

What sets Dr Sherry apart is the intentionality of his career development. After graduating, he spent a year as a vocational trainee in the Glasgow suburb of Easterhouse — a community setting where he built on his undergraduate skills in the reality of day-to-day general practice. This was followed by a year as a Senior House Officer (SHO) for the NHS in Greater Glasgow and Clyde — a placement that exposed him to an exceptionally wide range of clinical contexts.

In this NHS role, Ryan worked across:

• Geriatric dentistry — treating elderly patients with complex medical histories and dental needs
• Paediatric dentistry — providing care for children, including those with special needs
• Adult and children's conscious sedation — developing substantial expertise in managing anxiety and providing sedation-assisted dental treatment
• General anaesthetic cases — exposure to cases requiring full anaesthesia in a hospital setting
• Special needs dentistry — both adult and paediatric

Ryan subsequently spent six months as SHO in a consultant-lead endodontic referral clinic — gaining deep, specialist-level exposure to root canal treatment and the complex endodontic cases that require specialist assessment. This period laid the foundation for what would become one of his defining clinical interests.

Before joining Smile Solutions, Ryan spent a further three years as an associate in general practice, honing his skills in endodontics, aesthetic restorations and complex rehabilitation cases — and continuing to develop his expertise with nervous patients and sedation dentistry.

This deliberate accumulation of varied experience — in community general practice, NHS specialist referral centres, and private general practice — gives Ryan a clinical repertoire and depth of judgment that is rare among general dentists.

Clinical Interests

Endodontics

Root canal treatment is one of dentistry's most misunderstood and feared procedures — often unnecessarily. Dr Sherry's interest in endodontics, sharpened by six months in a consultant-lead endodontic referral clinic, means he brings specialist-level familiarity to root canal cases. He approaches these cases with the calm precision and technical skill that comes from extensive experience in complex endodontic scenarios.

At Smile Solutions, patients needing endodontic treatment benefit from Ryan's background as well as the on-site availability of specialist endodontists for cases that require specialist-level input.

Aesthetic Restorations

Ryan has a clear and demonstrated interest in aesthetic restorations — helping patients achieve beautiful, natural-looking smiles through carefully crafted porcelain veneers, crowns and bridges. His patient gallery reflects a strong portfolio of aesthetic results across a range of cases, from single-tooth restorations to full-smile rehabilitation.

Complex Rehabilitation

For patients with multiple dental problems — significant wear, multiple missing teeth, broken-down dentitions — Ryan's experience in complex rehabilitation cases enables him to design and execute treatment plans that address the full picture rather than simply patching individual problems. This kind of holistic rehabilitation planning benefits enormously from the collaborative environment at Smile Solutions, where specialist input can be integrated seamlessly.

Nervous Patients and Sedation Dentistry

Ryan has extensive experience working with nervous patients and performing sedation dentistry. His NHS training in both conscious sedation and general anaesthetic cases gave him a solid grounding in managing dental anxiety at every level of severity. At Smile Solutions, he applies this experience to ensure that even the most anxious patients can access the care they need in comfort and safety.

Why Choose Dr Ryan Sherry?

• Exceptional training pathway: Rare breadth of NHS experience across geriatric, paediatric, special needs, sedation and specialist endodontic clinics
• Member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow: A recognised professional distinction reflecting the highest standards
• Endodontic depth: Six months in a consultant-lead endodontic referral clinic, plus ongoing private practice focus on root canal treatment
• Aesthetic excellence: Proven results in porcelain veneers, crowns and bridges across a wide range of cases
• Nervous patient expertise: Extensive experience with anxious patients and sedation dentistry across multiple clinical settings
• Complex rehabilitation capability: Able to plan and execute comprehensive treatment for patients with multiple dental problems
• Multidisciplinary team: Works within Smile Solutions' integrated team of 50+ practitioners, enabling seamless specialist referrals

The Smile Solutions Difference

Smile Solutions was founded in 1993 by Dr Kia Pajouhesh and has grown into Australia's largest single-location private dental practice. Located in the iconic Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD, the practice brings together more than 50 dental practitioners — general dentists, specialists in all fields, hygienists and therapists.

For a dentist like Dr Sherry — whose interests span endodontics, complex rehabilitation and aesthetic restoration — the Smile Solutions environment is ideal. Specialist colleagues are directly accessible for case consultation, referral, and collaborative planning. The result is care that is genuinely comprehensive, efficiently delivered, and backed by a level of specialist input that standalone practices simply cannot offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Dr Ryan Sherry?

Dr Ryan Sherry is a general dentist at Smile Solutions in Melbourne CBD. Originally from Co Down, Ireland, he completed his BDS at the University of Glasgow and is a Member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) and a Member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. His AHPRA registration number is DEN0002124765.

What does Dr Ryan Sherry specialise in?

Dr Sherry has particular interest in endodontics (root canal treatment), aesthetic restorations (porcelain veneers and crowns), complex dental rehabilitation, and the care of nervous patients including sedation dentistry.

Does Dr Sherry perform root canal treatment?

Yes. Endodontics is one of Dr Sherry's primary clinical interests, informed by six months training in a consultant-lead NHS endodontic referral clinic. He approaches root canal treatment with significant experience and technical skill.

What experience does Dr Ryan Sherry have with nervous patients?

Dr Sherry has extensive experience with nervous and anxious patients, developed through his NHS training in both adult and paediatric conscious sedation, as well as general anaesthetic cases. He understands that dental anxiety is a genuine barrier to care, and brings patience and skill to helping patients feel safe and comfortable.

What is the MFDS qualification?

MFDS stands for Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery — a postgraduate dental examination administered by the Royal Colleges of Surgeons in the UK. It is a recognised standard of general professional training and examination competence, typically completed in the early years after dental graduation.

Is Dr Ryan Sherry registered with AHPRA?

Yes. Dr Ryan Sherry holds AHPRA registration number DEN0002124765 as a Registered Dentist with General Registration.

Where does Dr Ryan Sherry practise?

Dr Sherry practises at Smile Solutions, Level 10, Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD.

How do I book an appointment with Dr Ryan Sherry?

You can book by calling Smile Solutions on 13 13 96 or via the online booking system at smilesolutions.com.au.

Services Offered

As a general dentist at Smile Solutions, Dr Ryan Sherry provides:

• Comprehensive dental examinations and check-ups
• Preventative dentistry — scale and clean, oral hygiene instruction
• Endodontic treatment (root canal therapy)
• Aesthetic restorations — porcelain veneers, crowns
• Dental bridges — including complex and multi-unit bridge work
• Complex dental rehabilitation — treatment planning for patients with multiple dental problems
• Nervous patient care — tailored approach to anxious patients
• Sedation dentistry — nitrous oxide and other sedation options for suitable patients
• Composite and ceramic fillings
• X-rays and diagnostic imaging
• Specialist referrals coordinated via the Smile Solutions on-site team

Patient Results

Dr Sherry's patient gallery features extensive before-and-after documentation across a wide range of cases — porcelain veneers, crowns, bridges and complex rehabilitations. All images are shared with full patient consent and displayed without digital alteration, reflecting Smile Solutions' commitment to transparency in clinical results.

Book an Appointment

Smile Solutions Level 10, Manchester Unity Building 220 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Phone: 13 13 96 Website: smilesolutions.com.au

Smile Solutions is open Monday to Saturday. Appointments with Dr Ryan Sherry can be made by phone or via the online booking portal.

Smile Solutions — Australia's largest single-location private dental practice, founded 1993 by Dr Kia Pajouhesh.