Ryan Dunlop, DMD

Also known as Better Life Center, the proprietor Dr. Dunlop is THE best dentist I have gone to in my life. That is saying a lot since I am 55 years old and have been to 5 or 6 dentists in my lifetime. First of all, their office is welcoming with a Keurig in the waiting area. Second, my experience is that the wait time to be taken back is approximately 5 – 15 minutes after your appointment time, which I find exceptional. Third, Dr. Dunlop explains everything to you, using your xrays as a visual aid, so you know EXACTLY what is going on and what the options are. Fourth, Laurie explained to me what would happen regarding the steps of the procedure, how the financials would be handled, preop and postop instructions, so I knew EXACTLY what was going to happen. Oh, and because they didn’t have an opening for 3 weeks for my specific procedure, they right then and there, called someone and reorganized the schedule for a day 10 days out for me. Talk about personal service. Fifth, although Dr. Dunlop does sedation dentistry, I opted to have my extraction and implant under local anesthesia. I made it through without problems. Dunlop must have some special state of the art drills because there was no loud grinding in my head. The dental assistant was the BEST I have ever experienced, suctioning with the aspirator to where I never felt that I had to swallow gunk. This is the first time ever that I didn’t have to swallow during a procedure. My mouth was kept clean and I was as comfortable as I could be given the circumstances. I would stake my life on this recommendation.

I have been to many dentists in my lifetime and was never really happy until I found Dr dunlop… he is a excellent dentist… he is very skilled .very patient… and very considerate. everything a dentist should be… he is helping my smile to be the best possible. and his staff is one of the most pleasant and helpful that I ever seen. Thank u Dr. Dunlop. ur the best!

It’s been over a week since my implants were delivered/​placed. And again Dr D was right on the money. Due to the fact of not having any lower left bottom molars, things took a while to become natural. Like not biting the side of my tongue and cheek, just little things in the big scheme.
So my story! I had been let down, over promised, not given complete information therefore making what seemed to be good decisions however in the long run they were bad from several reputable dentists’ in the last 20 years — that happened for 12 years. The remaining 8 years I just refused to go to the dentist, no cleanings nadda!
First meeting Dr D, he was very direct, knowledgeable and confident stating his skills with no problem saying where he draws the line. Right there, that spoke volumes to me, and no it’s not that easy to win me over. Together we set a game plan, he answered all my questions on my level and professional. Not as a Dr. speaking down to me with words that left me wondering what the hell are we talking about.
Dr D and his entire staff are open, truly kind, compassionate & caring individuals. I actually have felt, they want to know the answers to the questions they ask. Unfortunately that is not found easily, however it is in abundance at Better Life Center for Implant and General Dentistry.
I feel I received extraordinary service and if you are looking for a better dental experience, what are you waiting for?!

Dr. Dunlop and staff provides excellent service for my entire family. My wife needed a crown and veneer on her two front teeth. Although she was very apprehensive at first, Dr. Dunlop was patient, understanding and the result was beyond our expectations. If you are concerned about your teeth and want a highly trained and experienced dentist, give Dr. Dunlop a call.

Hands down the best dentist I have been to!!! Just got implants two weeks ago. Dose grate work the best I’ve seen. No one comes close to the level of skills and work he dose. Go’s out of his way to make you feel comfortable and not in pain. Called me personally a few times before and after my surgery. His staff is as good as he is top notch! !! They treat You like family. I looked into many dentists from around California. No one comes close to his skills or prices. Hands down the best of the best!!!

Dr. Dunlop is a wonderful dentist with tremendous skill and great bedside manners. I have traveled from out of town to have my dental work performed by him. Other members of my family have done so as well. Going to the dentist and getting any work done can be a daunting experience for many people. However, Dr. Dunlop puts his patients at ease and completes complicated procedures quickly and skillfully.

Dr. Ryan Dunlop is brilliant and I recommend him wholeheartedly for implants as well as general dentistry. Honestly, if there was a better qualified and more caring person in the field of dentistry in Fresno, I would love to meet him but am confident that there isn’t. Suggest you check him out if you are searching for one.

Dr. Ryan Dunlop did amazing dental work on me. Even my daughter thanked Dr. Dunlop, her exact words were, thank you for giving my mom her beautiful smile back.

My father needed a full mouth restoration with implants and spent nearly a year extensively researching reasonably priced and competent dentists throughout the Central Valley and Southern California. Fortunately, he found Dr. Ryan Dunlop at his new practice in our hometown of Fresno, CA. After an initial thorough consultation, we were able to work out a solid treatment plan for a reasonable price. My fiancée and I, both medical students, met with Dr. Dunlop and his staff and felt very comforted by his expertise and excellent patient rapport. Additionally, it was great to learn that Dr. Dunlop is a fellow UCLA Bruin and Harvard alum! We felt confident that my father was in the right hands. Dr. Dunlop truly goes out of his way to ensure patient safety and satisfaction. We are very pleased with the quality dental care my father has received and highly recommend him for all of your dental needs! He specializes in dental implants and his work speaks for itself with quality comparable to, if not exceeding, that of an oral surgeon. For the level of trust, care, compassion, and competitive pricing delivered at Better Life Dentistry, we feel very fortunate to have found Dr. Dunlop.