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Dread The Dentist?

At Pray Family Dentistry, we take the dread out of dentistry. It’s a different kind of dental appointment here — one with first-rate care in a warm environment and a commitment that we’ll never recommend services you don’t actually need.

So, sit back and relax. We’re committed to protecting your teeth, your nerves, and your wallet.

Enjoy your visit.
Love your smile.

Meet Our Dentists

We're here because we love to help.

Dr. Matthew A. Pray

Dr. Matthew A. Pray graduated in 2008 with honors from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine. Upon graduation, Dr. Pray worked in a private practice outside of St. Louis. Dr. Pray joined our practice in 2009 when he relocated to Anderson, with his wife Jenny to be closer to family.

Dr. Pray strives to provide quality comprehensive dental care in order to satisfy each patient’s individual dental needs. Dr. Pray continues to attend educational classes and seminars in order to stay on top of a continually changing profession and better serve his patients. He looks forward to building lasting relationships with patients as he works with each one to maintain a healthy mouth as a part of a healthy body.

Dr. Pray is a member of the Rotary Club of Greater Anderson, where he is currently serving as past President and member of the board. He is a proud supporter of the Anderson Free Clinic, where he is also a volunteer. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife Jenny, and daughters Maggie, Cecilia and Alexandra. His hobbies include training for running races. Watch out for him on McDuffie Street!

Dr. Allyson Bauch Friedrich
Dr. Allyson Bauch Friedrich

Dr. Larissa A. DeLo

Dr. Larissa A. DeLo joined the practice in 2017 after relocating to the area from Tulsa, Oklahoma. She received her Bachelors degree and Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from West Virginia University in 1993. She also completed a year long General Practice Residency at York Hospital in York, PA. She brings 26 year of experience to our practice.

Dr. DeLo is married to Dr. Jeffrey DeLo, a Hematologist/Oncologist at the Anmed Health Cancer Center. They have 4 children; Gabrielle, Julia, Lauren and James. When Dr. DeLo isn’t driving one of her kids to and from sporting activities, you can find her playing tennis, running or in her garden.

How We Help

Just about anything you need under one roof.

Restorative Dentistry
Oral Surgery
Root Canals
Dental Implants
Teeth Whitening
Nitrous Analgesia