Dr. Robert A. Arnold DDS
 A native of northeastern South Dakota and a graduate of Hazel High School, Dr. Robert attended Evangel College in Springfield, MO and the University of Minnesota. He received his Bachelor of Science with high distinction in 1964 and Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1966. He was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon honorary dental society in 1966 and the International College of Dentists in 2004. In 1968, he completed his two-year residency in orthodontics to obtain his Master of Science in Dentistry degree.
From 1968 to 1970, he served as one of two orthodontists at the Ft. Leonardwood, MO U.S. Army Hospital and earned the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army. Since 1970, he has practiced in Watertown, SD. Currently, Arnold Orthodontics has a satellite office in Clear Lake, SD.
Dr. Robert A. Arnold's professional achievements and activities include:
- Active Member of the American Association of Orthodontists and American Dental Association
- Member of the South Dakota Dental Association and active in its leadership, serving as President of the SDDA in 2003-2004, as well as in local leadership in the Northern District of the SDDA
- Past member of the SDDA Peer Review Committee and past Chairman of the Northern District Peer Review Committee
- Past Member of the SDDA Board of Trustees and the Board of Directors of Delta Dental of South Dakota
- Member and Past Officer of the SD Society of Orthodontics
- Past Board Member for Lake Area Technical Institute Dental Assisting Advisory Board
- Board Certified Orthodontist
Dr. Robert also has a high commitment to community involvement. He is actively involved in church and has served as a church council member and an elder, is a member of the Watertown Rotary Club and is an avid hunter and fisherman. Dr. Robert has also served as a dental missionary to the Darien Jungle in Panama, and at an orphanage in Juarez, Mexico. He and his wife, Judy, have four children and enjoy their many grandchildren.
 Dr. Ryan W. Arnold DDS
Dr. Ryan W. Arnold was born and raised in Watertown. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Oral Roberts University with a Bachelor of Science degree and received his D.D.S. degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Dr. Arnold attended Vanderbilt University for his three-year post-doctorate specialty certification in orthodontics. Dr. Ryan’s residency experience has allowed him to treat a variety of complex orthodontic problems including combined surgical and orthodontic treatment, sleep apnea therapy, and TMJ therapy.
Dr. Ryan W. Arnold's professional achievements and activities include:
- Active Member of the American Association of Orthodontists and American Dental Association
- Chief Orthodontic Resident Vanderbilt University
- Member of the Vanguard Society for furthering Orthodontic Education
- Published Original Research in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- ADA Student Clinician Program Award
- Horace A. Brayshaw Endowment Scholarship
- Hinman Research Award
- International College of Dentists achievement award
- Research Fellowship
- Community outreach dental clinician for Watertown
- Board Certified Orthodontist
Dr. Ryan is excited to combine his special focus on new ideas and orthodontic techniques with Dr. Robert Arnold's years of clinical experience to ensure that our patients always receive the most effective, sensitive care currently available. Dr. Ryan, his wife, Shannon and three boys are excited to be back in the community of Watertown, enjoying the outdoors and spending time with family. |
