Your Dallas Orthodontist
Michael W. Ragan, DDS
Dr. Ragan has been in dentistry for over 25 years and has been in orthodontics for 23 years.
He's passionate about using the most state-of-the-art technology to bring the best, smartest, and most appropriate care to you every day.
Background
Dr. Michael (Mike) Ragan is a native of the Dallas area and graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas Grade School and Bishop Lynch High School.
He met his high school sweetheart and wife, Cindy, there. He received his Bachelor's degree from Baylor University, where he was a baseball letterman for the Bears.
Education & Experience
Dr. Ragan attended Baylor College of Dentistry, graduating with honors. He received his post-graduate training in orthodontics from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, serving as chief resident. Doctor Ragan is a guest lecturer as well as the past Alumni president at Nova.
Dr. Ragan attends local and national summits and conferences and gives training and lectures. He is also an international speaker on multiple subjects in orthodontics, including bite correction, airway, and sports dentistry. Check out the Where in the World Is Dr. Ragan section for more!
Professional Affiliations & Accolades
- American Dental Association
- Baylor’s Odontological Honor Society Kappa Upsilon National Honor Society
- Dallas County Dental Society
- Past Chairman of the American Association of Orthodontics Council on Communication
- Past President of the Greater Dallas Orthodontists Association
- Past President of the Southwest Society of Orthodontists
- Texas Association of Orthodontists
- Texas Dental Association
Dr. Ragan has also been named one of DMagazine’s TopDentists since the 2000s. Perhaps his proudest accolade was being honored as YMCA Father of the Year in 2013.
Outside the Office
Dr. Ragan and his wife Cindy were married in 1994. Cindy teaches a four-year-old pre-kindergarten class at the Episcopal School of Dallas. They have two beautiful daughters, Abby and Caroline.
Dr. Ragan enjoys sports of all kinds, including hunting, fishing, softball, soccer, and running. He served as the Athletic Department Dentist and Booster Club President at the Episcopal School of Dallas.
Dr. Ragan is a proponent of mouthguards for all ages, sports, and levels of competition.
Check Out Our Podcast
Stay updated with helpful tips on life and family with Dr. Ragan. Listen to our official Ragan Orthodontics podcast.