Southside Smiles exists to serve you. The dental team values spending time to get to know each patient. Relationship building enables patients to actively participate in understanding their current level of oral health. You will relax in the comradery of our devoted and professional dental team.
Dentists
Ryan Knightgrew up around Dallas, TX. He attended the University of North Texas before going to dental school at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry at the Birmingham Medical Center. He earned his DMD in 1999. Ryan spent two additional years of training in general dentistry at the post-doctorate level at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio (UTHSCSA). Ryan's hobbies include golf, reading and traveling with Cindy.
Cynthia Malecki Knight grew up in a suburb of Pittsburgh, PA. She attended the University of Notre Dame before going on to The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. She earned her DDS in 1999. Cindy also spent two additional years of training in general dentistry at the post-doctorate level at UTHSCSA. Cindy's hobbies include clowning, reading, playing the piano and traveling with Ryan.
Ryan and Cindy moved to Alaska in July of 2001. They have been practicing dentistry in Anchorage since their arrival. Ryan and Cindy enjoy spending time with Spencer and Scarlett, their beloved English Bulldogs.
Dental Hygienist
Jeri
Jeri has lived in Alaska since the age of one. She graduated from West High School and received her dental hygiene degree from UAA. Jeri has been practicing hygiene for 20 years. Jeri enjoys spending time with her two daughters. Her hobbies include roller blading and scrapbooking.