Chief Prosthodontist
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DR OSCAR SUAREZ – SANCHEZ (DR OSS)
PROSTHODONTIST
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PROSTHODONTISTS – HARVARD SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE
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United States Air Force
CHIEF PROSTHODONTIST – 86 DS RAMSTEIN AB, USAF
EDUCATION
Dr. Suarez Sanchez is currently the Chief Prosthodontist, Implant Board Chairman, Multidisciplinary Care Coordinator and Trusted Care Officer at 86 Dental Squadron Ramstein Air Base. His primary responsibilities include running day to day prosthodontic operations for the largest Air Force dental clinic in Europe, with clinical support for 32 providers, while serving the prosthodontic needs of military community at Ramstein Air Base. Lt. Col. Suarez- Sanchez leads the first Air Force Dental Rapid Response Team (DRRT), Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) Expeditionary Dental Telehealth Virtual Team 1 (EDTVT) Army and Air Force Joint Operations Program, supporting Prosthodontic and Oral Maxillofacial clinics at Regional Europe Command with clinical and laboratory complex reconstructive, restorative and rehabilitative care.
Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM)
Harvard School of Medicine (HSM)
Harvard School of Technology (HST)
Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)
Massachussetts Instittute of Technology (MIT)
Master in Medical Sciences (MMSc)
Prosthodontics & Bio Medical Research – Specialty Training (Certification)
Boston – Massachussetts
United States of America
2004 - 2007
University of Washington School of Dentistry (UW)
Advanced Standing International Dentist (DDS) Master in Sciences of Dentistry (MScD)
Certification in Oral Medicine
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA UW)
Dental Education in Care for Persons with Disabilities (DECOD) Fellowship
Seattle - Washington
United States of America
2001 - 2003
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (PUJ)
Facultad de Odontoligia School of Dentistry
Odontologo General
General Dentistry (MScD)
Bogota – Colombia
1986 - 1992
KEY SKILLS
HIGHLY RELIABLE OPERATIONS
DENTAL RAPID RESPONSE TEAM
COMPLEX RECONSTRUCTIVE, REHABILITATIVE & RESTORATIVE MULTIDISCIPLINART CARE
SPECIALIZED DIGITAL & ANALOG, DIAGNOSIS, LABORATORY & CLINIAL CARE
REMOTE DECISION SUPPORT
TELEHEALTH & VIRTUAL TEAMS
CONTINUOUS QUALITY & IMPROVEMENT SCIENCES
ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS & ACTIONS IN COMPLEX CARE
CLINICAL CREDENTIALS
ACTIVE DENTAL LICENSE -WASHINGTON STATE, USA
ACTIVE DENTAL LICENSE - TEXAS STATE, USA
DIPLOMATE AMERICAN BOARD OF PROSTHODONTISTS (ABP)
AWARDS
ARMY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL
USAF COMMENDATION MEDAL
AF OUTSTANDING UNIT
GLOBAL WAR IN TERRORISM SERVICE MEDAL
AF LONGEVITY SERVICE
AF TRAINING RIBBON
86 DS USAFE – INNOVATOR 2016
VOLUNTEERING
AMERICAN RED CROSS – LEAD RAMSTEIN AB – PET VISITATION
AMERICAN RED CROSS – LRMC LANDSTULH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER – DISASTER RESPONSE TEAM
KAISER SLAUTERN SEARCH AND RESCUE SQUAD (K9 SAR)
COLOMBIAN RED CROSS – DEVELOPING SERVICE DOG CAPABILITIES IN REMOTE NURSING HOMES
MENTORING – USAF ADVANCED EDUCATION IN GENERAL DENTISTRY AEGD
1ST PLACE AEGD - HINMAN NATIONAL USAF RESIDENCY POSTER PRESENTATION – WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB 2013
1ST PLACE AEGD - HINMAN NATIONAL USAF RESIDENCY POSTER PRESENTATION – WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB 2011
1ST PLACE AEGD - HINMAN NATIONAL USAF RESIDENCY POSTER PRESENTATION – SHEPPARD AFB 2009
EXPERIENCE
Dr. Suarez-Sanchez was trained in Prosthodontics, biomedical research and teaching, he pursued studies at Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Harvard School of Medicine (HSM), Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and University of Washington (UW) in his areas of interest prosthodontics, artificial organ replacement, tissue engineering, biomaterials, oral medicine and special needs in dentistry.
Prosthodontist – Air Force United States of America
March 5, 2005 – Present (15 years)
Chief Prosthodontist – Ramstein AB, Germany, 2018 – Present
Base Dental Laboratory Fligth Commander – Ramstein AB, Germany, 2016 - 2018
Chief Prosthodontist – Base Dental Laboratory Fligth Commander – Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton – Ohio, USA, 2011 - 2016
Chief Prosthodontist – Base Dental Laboratory Fligth Commander – Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls – Texas, USA, 2007 – 2011
Prosthodontic Resident – Harvard School of Dental Medicine HSDM Boston – Massachussetts, USA, 2004 – 2007 (3 years)
Chief Dental Service – Stafford Creek Correctional Center – SCCC Aberdeen – Washington, USA, 2003 – 2004 (1 year)
Oral Medicine Resident – University of Washington School of Dentistry, Seattle – Washington, USA, 2001 – 2003 (3 years)
Dental Assistant – United States of America – Army Dental Corps
Fort Bragg – North Carolina, USA, 1999 – 2001(3 years)
General Dentist, Private Practice – La Carolina Clinic, Bogota, Colombia, 1992 – 1998 (6 years)
General Dentist, Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities – (ICSS) Colombian Institute of Social Security, Bogota, Cundinarmarca, Colombia, 1996 – 1998 (2 years)
General Dentist, and Principal Investigator (PI) Epidemiologic Study Native American Population – Meta’s Administrative Department of Health – Villavicencio, Meta, Colombia 1995 – 1996 (1 year)
General Dentist, Community Health Care Project, Antioquia’s Caries-free 2000. Rural Populations – Antioquia’s Administrative Department of Health – North East, San Jose Del Nus, San Roque, Antioquia, Colombia 1994 – 1995 (1 year)
General Dentist, Cooperative Fundation COOMEVA – Chia, Cundinamarca – Colombia 1993 – 1994 (1 year)
General Dentist, Colombian Center Pro-Children with Cerebral Palsy, (PROPACE) Bogota’s Administrative Secretary of Health – Bogota, Cundinamarca, Colombia 1992 – 1993 (1 year)
University Javeriana, School of Dentistry, Bogota, Cundinamarca, Colombia 1986 – 1992 (5 years)
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES & COMMUNICATION
Activity -– Lecture Presentation, Edelwisse, Austria. October 2019
Topic: Critical Care in Dentistry and Highly Reliable Operations for Joint Multidisciplinary, Military Complex Reconstructive Care.
The Dental Rapid Response Team Concept (DRRT) for Remote Decision Support & Teledentistry-based Missions.
United States Army (USAR) – Health Regional Command Europe, International Dental Meeting.
Activity -– Lecture Presentation, San Francisco, USA. October 2018
Topic: Translational Critical Care in Dentistry for Highly Reliable Multidisciplinary Joint Operations in Complex Reconstructive Care.
The Dental Rapid Response Team Concept (DRRT) for Remote Decision Support, Teledentistry-based Missions & Technological Use of Assymetrically Distributed Digital and Logistic Resources.
United States Air Force (USAF) – National Annual Meeting (ACP) American College of Prosthodontists.
Activity -– Lecture Presentation, Madrid, Spain. August 2017
Topic: Redefining Disability, Funtioning and Health, with Research Diagnostic Criteria in Prosthodontics and Complex Reconstructive, Rehabilitative and Restorative Care. RDC Pros & Harvard Model for
Harmonizing World Health Organization (WHO) and American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) Family of Diagnostic Instruments Prosthodontic Diagnostic Index (PDI) for Complete Edentulism (CE), Partial Edentulism (PE) and Complete Dentition (CD).
International Dental Federation (FDI) – World Congress.
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LEADERSHIP
American College of Prosthodontists (ACP)
Diagnostic Coding Working Group, 2016 – Present
Diagnostic Classification Task Force, 2004 – Present
Fellow, 2014 – Present
Member, 2004 – Present
American Dental Association
Diagnostic Coding Working Group, 2011 – 2016
Member, 2000 – Present
International Association of Disability and Oral Health (IADOH)
Member, 2001 – Present
Special Care in Dentistry (SCD)
Member, 2001 – 2016
International Association of Disability and Oral Health (IADOH)
Member, 2001 – Present
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PUBLICATIONS
1. Suarez O. Homologos Culturales en la Profesion de Odontologia - Cultural Homologues of the Dentistry Profession [Formal Thesis]. Santa Fe de Bogotd, Colombia, South America: Unidad de Investigacion y Projectos Especiales - Unit for Research and Special Projects. Facultad de Odontologia. Pontificia Universidad Javeriana., Pontificia Universidad Javeriana; 1992.
2. O.Suarez. DDS.; S.P. Merchan C. M.D. JBCR, C.T. Guayacan O. B.S., O.Mendez P. B.S., L.F. Gonzalez P. B.S., A. Arias. Cultura Indegena YSalud, Cuestion de Historia, Respeto y Entendimiento. Indigenous Culture and Health, A Matter of History, Respect and Understanding. Villavicencio. Meta - Colombia, South America: Gobernacion del Meta, Departamento Administrativo de Salud - Administrative Department of Health, Governor's Office. 1996.
3., O.Suarez D.D.S. University of Washington Oral Medicine Department DP, Seattle WA, USA. Risk Factors for Modification to Standard Oral Health Care. Paper presented at: 15th Annual Conference on Special Care Issues In Dentistry - SCD Organization Annual Meeting 2003; March 27 - 29, 2003, 2003; International Hotel convention center, Empire Exhibit hall, Chicago IL, USA.
4. O. Suarez. D.D.S. University Of Washington. Oral Medicine Department DPS, WA, USA. Special Needs Analysis Data System - SNADS. Paper presented at: 14th Annual National Conference on Special Care Issues in Dentistry - Special Care in Dentistry Organization Annual Meeting 2002; March 26-30 2002, 2002; Chicago IL.
5. M.T. Tsutsui NJW, R.J. Jurevic, J. Berndt, N. Chino, K. Mathieu, O.Suarez, A. Pinnick, J.Kimball and B.A. Dale, University of Washington, Seattle, USA. Demographics for Genetic Analysis of Beta-Defensins with Caries Experience. Paper presented at: March 2003 American Association for Dental Research Meeting San Antonio TX USA; March 14, 2003, 2003; Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Exhibit Hall C - San Antonio TX USA.
6. O. Suarez. DDS., MScD, Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Prosthodontic Graduate Program, MA, USA. Risk Factors for Modification to Standard Oral Health Care - Paper presented at: 16th Annual International Conference on Special Care Issues in Dentistry - Special Care in Dentistry Organization and International Association of Disability and Oral Health International Meeting 2004; August 26-30 2004, Calgary, CA.
7. O. Suarez DDS., MScD, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Prosthodontic Graduate Program, MA, USA. Redefining Edentulism with ICF (International Classification of Functioning) and Prosthodontic Diagnostic Index (PDI). Multi-Axial Diagnosis in Dentistry. –International Association for Disability and Oral Health (IADHO) Gothenburg Sweden, August 23-26, 2006
8. O. Suarez DDS., MScD, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Thesis : Epidemiological Properties of the Prosthodontic Diagnostic Index (PDI) Complete Edentulism (CE). Countway Library of Medicine. Harvard School of Medicine, Boston, MA June 2007.
9. O. Suarez DDS., MScD, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Abstracts of the 105th FDI World Dental Congress – International Dental Journal Volume 67, Supplement I, September 2017 Madrid, Spain.
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