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Meet the Doctor: Aimee Snell DDS MS

Dr Aimee Snell is a native of Northern Nevada where she graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry. She continued her education at the University of Michigan where she received her degree in Dentistry and residency in Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. Go Blue!

Dr Snell is a current member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Northern Dental Association and the American Laser Study Club. She is Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

As a busy mom of twins, Dr Snell understands how chaotic life can be. She is enthusiastic about not only teaching proper oral care, but introducing every child to a lifetime of positive dental experiences. She also prides herself on never running behind schedule. She considers herself fortunate to work in a profession that she loves, and even more blessed to work with children.

Dr Snell is married to her High school sweetheart Cody. They welcomed their twins Westyn and Harper in May of 2015. In her free time she enjoys traveling, running, cycling and anything outdoors with her family.

Meet the Doctor: Ryann McLennan DMD

Dr. Ryann McLennan was born in Billings Montana but mostly grew up in Southern Louisiana where she attended The University of New Orleans and received her Undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Biology. Then she made the long westward journey to Oregon Health and Science University for dental school. There she earned her dental degree and met her now husband; a native Northern Nevadan and also general dentist in the Reno area.
After school Dr. McLennan moved with her husband to the Northern Nevada area; they welcomed a baby girl in March 2019, and enjoy traveling, relaxing at Lake Tahoe, and taking walks around their neighborhood with their Beagle puppy.

Dr. McLennan is a member of the Nevada Dental Association, Northern Nevada Dental Society, and American Dental Association. She has spent her career in a pediatric dental office and is confident that she will provide the best comprehensive dental care to your youngest family members.

Dr. McLennan is excited to be joining the Big Blue Pediatric Dentistry team! She is compassionate and patient; loves working with children to help them overcome any fear or anxiety so that they feel at home in the dental office and can have happy healthy smiles for a lifetime!

Meet the Doctor: Emily Whipple DMD

Dr. Emily Whipple is a third generation Nevadan. She loves having the opportunity to improve oral health care for kids and provide a positive experience. She grew up in Boulder City and attended college at the University of Nevada, Reno. After only three years at UNR, she was accepted into Dental School at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and graduated in 2008. Dr. Whipple practiced in Northern Nevada for five years and realized her love of pediatrics, which prompted her to return to UNLV to complete a two-year residency in Pediatric Dentistry. During residency, she also completed training with Nevada LEND to become a better provider for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Dr. Whipple is a mom to her son Frederick and bonus son James. She loves spending time with her family, traveling, and keeping up with popular kid topics so that she can better relate to her patients. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, swimming and playing with her two dogs.