Dr. Ronald George Ritsco, DDS

Dr. Ron Ritsco, a specialist in Prosthodontics, graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, as a specialist in Prosthodontics and earning a Masters Degree of Science in Prosthodontics from the School of Biomedical Graduate Sciences. A Prosthodontist, is specialized in the restoration and replacement of teeth and requires an additional three years of training beyond a general dentist. Dr. Ritsco has published extensively in several scientific journals and has been honored with multiple achievement awards as a result. Due to his advanced training and expertise, he has lectured and taught dentists internationally on many facets of advanced dentistry including implants, aesthetic smile design, full mouth rehabilitation and the study of TMD.
Dr. Ritsco is most proud however of his private practice and his ability to perform life-changing dentistry for his patients right here in Houston. His unique ability allows him to care for smiles of all ages from …prevention to full mouth restoration, giving his patients and their families the utmost confidence that they are entrusting their smile and health to a specialist.
He has hand selected his professional team to care for his valued patients from routine hygiene visits to the most the most complex treatment, that share his same values of achieving a patient's optimum health, comfort and trust.
Education
1993-1996
M.S.
Prosthodontics; The University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at San Antonio; San Antonio, Texas
1993-1996
Certificate
Prosthodontics; The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School; San Antonio, Texas.
1988-1993
D.M.D.
Dentistry; University of Saskatchewan, College of Dental Medicine; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
1985-1988
Pre-Dent.
Microbiology/Chemistry; University of Regina; Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Academic Appointments
2002-
Adjunct Faculty
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas
2005-
Dean's Faculty
University of Maryland Dental School
Baltimore, Maryland
1996-1998
Assistant Profess
Department of Prosthodontics (Director of Implant and Removable Prosthodontics Division); The University of Saskatchewan; College of Dental Medicine;
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
1993-1996
Teaching Assistant
Department of Prosthodontics; The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School;
San Antonio, Texas
1987-1988
Teaching Assistant
Department of Biology; The University of Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Professional History
2006-Present
Private Practice
Ritsco Prosthodontics
5311 Kirby Suite #207
Houston, TX 77005
2005-2006
Private
Director of Clinical Research, Reality
Houston, Texas
Associate: Dr. Gemp
1999-2004
Private Practice
Northwoods Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
1998-2002
Ivoclar Vivadent
Director of Scientific Services, Director of Professional Services, International Project Leader for New Products and Acquisitions and Director of North American Applied Testing Center & Extramural Testing
2001-2002
Private Practice
Associate for Dr. Marshall Fagin
1991-1993
Research Associate
Department of Prosthodontics; The University of Saskatchewan; College of Dental Medicine; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada;
Supervisor: R.W. Loney, D.M.D., M.S.; M.B. Moulding, D.M.D., M.S.
1990-1991
Research Associate
Department of Oral Biology/Anatomy; The University of Saskatchewan; College of Dental Medicine; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada;
Supervisor: S. Lozanoff, B.A., M.S., Ph.D.
1988
Lab. Tech I.
Provincial Health And Disease Control Laboratories; Dr. H.E.Robertson Laboratories; Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Honors And Awards
1995
American College of Prosthodontists - Annual Meeting (1st Place) Table Clinic Award.
1993
Canadian Dental Association - President's Award (Recognition of overall academic excellence / leadership.)
Teldyne Hanau Award (Recognition of overall academic excellence in Prosthodontics.)
American College of Oral Medicine Award (Recognition of academic excellence in Oral Medicine.)
Quintessence Publishing Award (Recognition of a