Dr. Ryan D. Blissett, DMD, MMedSc
Harvard-Trained Prosthodontist in Boston
Dr. Ryan D. Blissett is a Harvard-trained prosthodontist dedicated to helping patients restore the health, function, comfort, and appearance of their smiles. With advanced training in prosthodontics and experience treating complex dental needs, he has a particular interest in complete oral rehabilitation, esthetic dentistry, and dentures. He brings an academically grounded, highly individualized approach to restorative and reconstructive dental care.
Dr. Blissett earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology with honors from Michigan State University before attending the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree with honors and was recognized with the American College of Dentists Outstanding Leader Award for exemplary ethics and professionalism.
He continued his advanced education at Harvard, earning a Master of Medical Science degree and completing the advanced graduate program in prosthodontics. During his prosthodontic training, he received the prestigious Joseph L. Henry Award, an honor presented to one Harvard prosthodontic resident each year for exceptional clinical and research accomplishments and meaningful contributions to the university. His additional academic distinctions have included the Distinguished Straumann Implant Scholarship during his Harvard prosthodontic training.
Advanced Prosthodontic Care
As a prosthodontist, Dr. Blissett focuses on the restoration and replacement of teeth and the comprehensive rehabilitation of patients with complex dental needs. His clinical interests include complete oral rehabilitation, esthetic dentistry, dentures, and complex restorative treatment.
Complete oral rehabilitation may involve coordinating multiple aspects of restorative dentistry to rebuild a patient’s bite, function, and smile. Dr. Blissett takes a comprehensive approach to treatment planning, considering not only the appearance of the teeth but also their function, comfort, stability, and long-term health.
His approach is particularly well suited to patients seeking comprehensive smile reconstruction, restorative dentistry, or treatment for significant wear, damage, or tooth loss.
A Harvard Academic Appointment
Dr. Blissett maintains a part-time academic appointment at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, where he lectures and provides clinical instruction in prosthodontics to both predoctoral dental students and postgraduate residents. His combination of clinical practice, teaching, and research allows him to bring current prosthodontic principles into his patient care while helping train the next generation of dentists and specialists. Dental Associates of New England also highlights his role as a Harvard lecturer as an important part of his clinical and educational background.
Research and Prosthodontic Education
Dr. Blissett has participated in prosthodontic research in addition to his clinical and teaching responsibilities. During his Harvard training, he was a resident and research fellow in the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences. He is a co-author of a peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Prosthodontics examining factors that influence applicants’ selection of prosthodontic residency programs.
His continued involvement in prosthodontic education reflects a commitment to evidence-based dentistry and to the advancement of restorative and reconstructive dental care.
Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry
Dr. Blissett has particular expertise in esthetic and restorative dentistry, with treatment designed around each patient’s individual goals and oral health needs. His prosthodontic training provides a foundation for managing both straightforward restorative needs and more complex cases requiring comprehensive treatment planning.
For patients considering dentures, extensive restorative dentistry, or a complete smile reconstruction, his focus is on creating treatment plans that balance aesthetics with oral function and long-term stability.
Caring for Complex Dental Needs
Prosthodontics often plays an important role in treating patients whose dental needs extend beyond a single tooth or isolated procedure. Dr. Blissett’s advanced training allows him to evaluate the overall relationship between teeth, bite, supporting structures, and facial esthetics when developing comprehensive treatment plans.
His goal is to make complex treatment understandable and to guide patients through their options in a thoughtful, collaborative manner.
Commitment to Professional Excellence
Dr. Blissett’s professional accomplishments include recognition from the American College of Dentists, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and the Massachusetts Dental Society. He was also recognized by the Massachusetts Dental Society with its Top 10 Under 10 Award, which honors dentists early in their careers for professional skills and contributions to dentistry. Additional professional recognition has included selections by Boston Magazine in its dental listings.
He is also listed by the American Dental Association as a prosthodontist in the Boston-area region, providing an independent professional-directory signal for his specialty.
Education & Professional Background
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Honors: Harvard School of Dental Medicine
- Master of Medical Science (MMedSc): Harvard Medical School
- Advanced Graduate Training in Prosthodontics: Harvard School of Dental Medicine
- Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, Honors: Michigan State University
- Part-Time Academic Appointment: Harvard School of Dental Medicine
- Specialty: Prosthodontics
- Clinical interests: Complete oral rehabilitation, esthetic dentistry, dentures, and comprehensive restorative care
Prosthodontic Care Grounded in Experience and Education
Dr. Blissett combines advanced Harvard prosthodontic training, academic teaching, research experience, and comprehensive restorative expertise to provide personalized care for patients with a wide range of dental needs. Whether treatment involves dentures, esthetic dentistry, restorative procedures, or a more extensive oral rehabilitation, he takes a comprehensive approach designed around each patient’s individual goals.
At Dental Associates of New England, Dr. Blissett works alongside specialists and general dentists as part of a multidisciplinary dental team, allowing patients with complex needs to benefit from coordinated care across multiple areas of dentistry.
