FRANCISCO J. RAMOS-GOMEZ, DDS., MS., MPH.

Francisco J. Ramos-Gomez is currently Associate Professor in the Department of Growth and Development, Division of Pediatrics, at the School of Dentistry of the University of California, San Francisco .  He has also served since 1993 as the Director of Pediatric Services in the Family Dental Center at San Francisco General Hospital.
 He  was awarded the specialty and an M.S. degree in Pediatric Dentistry from Tufts University School of Dentistry in 1988 and his M.P.H. from the Harvard University School of Public Health, Department of Policy & Management in 1990. He received certification in Dental Epidemiology and Dental Public Health from the University of California, San Francisco, in 1992 . He  is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and Executive Board member of the American Association of Public Health Dentistry, OHAC and for the Dental Health Foundation.   Member and Researcher on the NIDCR/UCSF CAN-DO Center to Reduce Oral Health Disparities.

After the training session, participants will be able to:

   Describe the problem and contributing factors of Early Childhood  Caries in California.
   Identify pathological and protective factors for dental disease among babies and young children,
   Perform an oral health assessment for babies and young children
   Provide anticipatory guidance and effective family education on oral health topics.
   List three behavior management techniques when working with young children.
   Organize your office to promote oral health among babies and young children.
Upcoming Lectures
Nov 19th 2006  Endodontics,
Mar 25th 2007  Cosmetic dentistry
Sept 23rd 2007  Periodontics
Jan 20th 2007  Inf. Control/ Cal Dental Prac.Act.
June 24th 2007  Oral Surgery
Nov 18th 2007  Endodontics