RICARDO A. VALENTINE, DDS, MS

John Henry Circle Folsom, CA 95630

916-***-**** adxgrz@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Dedicated, disciplined, and results-focused Doctor of Dental Surgery with an impressive history of progressive growth, comprehensive experience, and advanced education in the areas of clinical dentistry and criminal justice.

• Business savvy owner and operator of several private dental practices with full responsibility for all aspects of business, fiscal, and operations management that included staff recruitment and supervision, procurement, economic management, general accounting, collections, and customer service.

• Ability in subgingival curettage, supra, and infra gum line scaling, use of local anesthesia, and restorative procedures.

• Proven ability to develop and articulate preventive patient treatment plans, examine, diagnose, and supply dental treatment and services, and ensure all OSHA, Dental Board, and company policies and procedures are strictly observed.

• Experience in dental prosthetics, oral surgery, patient medical management, and endodontics with a particular skill in performing demanding molar root canal therapy.

• Demonstrated skill in the chair side restorations and implants; skilled in the use of CEREC machine.

• Consistently display good judgment and supervisory control in creatively managing diverse teams to promote and achieve organizational growth and development goals.

• Bilingual with fluency in English and Spanish.

• Knowledgeable on Constitutional Bill of Rights.

• Familiar with the Medi-Cal state programs.

• Experience working with Denti-Cal beneficiaries and benefits.

• Experience with PPO’s, HMO’s, EPO’s.

• Educated on CDT Dental Procedure Codes.

• Knowledgeable on labor and employment laws.

OTHER SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the standards of Prison Systems.

• Familiar with duties related to Correctional Officers.

• Crime scene investigator knowledge.

• Versed in fingerprint analysis.

• Knowledgeable in Criminal Profiling.

• Forensic Odontology competence.

• Previous CA P.O.S.T (Police Officer Standard Trainee, Attendee).

• Experience treating inmates.

• Experience with Prison Radio communications.

• Experience with prison and clinic pharmaceutical dispensing systems. Experience with prison security standards of procedures related to the dental clinic.

• Able to triage medical emergencies under the orders of the Penitentiary Medical Director.

• Able to receive orders from superiors and abide by the standards of the Penitentiary or Medical Facility.

• California Department of Justice PDMP (Prescription Drug Monitoring Program) Agent Provider under the Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation. Previous Worker Compensation claims reviewer. Department of Defense 11/ 2022

This part-time position defines preventive dentistry and establishes policies that direct the execution of preventive dentistry programs and services. It apportions duties for improving and sustaining oral health and dental readiness throughout the Army, implementing Department of Defense directives (DODDs) and Department of Defense instructions (DODIs). It entails delivering preventive dentistry resources, services, and technical oversight; identifying, developing, and providing military specific standards, criteria, and guidelines for oral health interventions and procedures; conducting comprehensive, coordinated military oral health surveillance activities to include oral epidemiology of disease and non- battle injuries; conducting oral health program evaluation; and implementing the Army Preventive Dentistry Program, which includes the Dental Readiness Program for active duty Soldiers and the Oral Health Protection Program. It applies to all Army organizations, installations, and operating bases. Most recent operational job was on November of 2022 at the 44th wing USA detachment Artillery Unit on a Southern California Military Installation.

Sacramento Dental Job Corps 02/01/2022-05/31/2022

My presence at the Health Care Center consisted of temporarily assisting the center to bring the practice back to standard since it remained closed ever since the Pandemic became evident in 2019. During my practice there, I performed basic dental procedures on the students such as restorations, examinations, and provided supervision to a licensed hygienist. Completed preventive maintenance on the clinic equipment as needed.

COVID-19 Emergence 03/01/2020-Present

Remained at home during the first year till March of 2021. Thereafter, I collaborated with consort in her private psychology practice, helping with the administrative responsibility of managing the business and patients.

Anderson Valley Dental Clinic 11/01/2019-03/01/2020 Associate contract dentist supplying full scope of dental services to the community of Booneville, California. The FQHC facility consists of one more dentist and four dental ancillary staff. Patients of all ages that present to the center are attended. Supervising staff and abiding by local and state guidelines are a continuous obligation of this dental provider.

Rolling Hills Dental Clinic 07/08/2019—09/20/2019

Provided community dental services as a contract dentist to the Rolling Hills Clinic in Corning, California. The clinic is committed to serving the dental needs of all ages, from infants and teens, adults and seniors, and Native American families in our rural areas. The team of Dentists and Hygienists is dedicated to personal care each visit. New patients and established patients were offered all areas of dental care, including endodontic and oral surgery. As part of the staff, I provided education and preventative treatments to all diversities of people in a warm and inviting environment. The dentists offered several methods of sedation for apprehensive children and tailored to their needs individually including nitrous sedation. Natomas Dental Crossing 06-10-2019—06-31-2019

General dentistry functions such as: diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums and related oral structures. Supplied treatment related to diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting vitality of teeth. Oral surgery procedures including impacted third molars, pre-prosthetic oral surgery, and periodontal surgery related to crown lengthening. Generalized Work Activities:

• Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzed information and evaluated results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

• Documenting/Recording Information - Entered, transcribed, recorded, stored and maintained information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

• Performing for or Working Directly with the Public - Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving patients and families cordially and making them feel comfortable.

• Assisting and Caring for Others - Provided personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. Pelican Bay State Prison 01/14/2019--05/31/2019

Provide dental services as a registry dentist to the I/P (inmate/patient) population at Pelican Bay State Prison. Treated patients at the SHU(security housing unit) and the other cell blocks within the perimeter. Abide by all and every regulation of the IDSP program as well as all policies and standards of the facility. Perform triage, correspondence, comprehensive and periodontal examinations, operative, oral surgery, and prosthodontics procedures to eligible inmates. Consult when needed with the SD Supervising Dentist) in charge of the dental department. Follow mentoring guidelines instituted per written standards. Observe and follow all orders given by my superiors. Abide by all facility safety and security regulations as written in prison manual of standards. Followed mentoring guidelines instituted per written standards and by the supervising dentist. Observed and followed all orders given by my superiors including: all facility safety and security regulations as written in prison manual of standards.

Sonoma Community Health Care Clinic 10/15/2018—01/09/2019 Provided community dental services in Sonoma County as a per diem dentist to the underserved patients of this demographic area. Treated patients of all ages. Provided fluoridation campaigns to the children without fluoride access. Performed operative, endodontic, oral surgery, prosthodontics, and oral surgery procedures to support oral health. Performed comprehensive and periodontal examinations to develop treatment plans for other dentists and providers at this facility. Served as record auditor and peer review for existing dentists. Established standard of care, and professional reputation among the Hispanic population of patients with a high degree of respect and corroboration. Elica Health Centers 06/25/2018-09/28/2018

Dental clinical provider for wide population of underserved patients in West Sacramento FQHC facility

(Yolo County). Most of the patients treated were denti-cal recipients, as well as sliding fee schedule candidates. Performed procedures by following denti-cal guidelines for mainly adult patients which were approximately 90% and 10% children and adolescents. Followed HIPPA and federal program regulations. The assignment also consisted of providing service at two other Sacramento County locations. Temporary assignment. Peach Tree Healthcare 1/1/2018-6/28/2018

Sutter county community outreach dental van officer/coordinator/dental clinician. Provide community dental services to Denti-Cal beneficiaries throughout Sutter and Yuba Counties school districts with equipped mobile dental units. Implement fluoridation and screening exam campaigns throughout all school districts in the aforementioned areas. Officer in charge of HIPPA compliance throughout authority of service. Department of Defense Dental Contractor CONTINOUS

Purpose

This position defines preventive dentistry and establishes policies that direct the execution of preventive dentistry programs and services. It apportions duties for improving and sustaining oral health and dental readiness throughout the Army, implementing Department of Defense directives (DODDs) and Department of Defense instructions (DODIs). It entails delivering preventive dentistry resources, services, and technical support; providing preventive dentistry guidance, strategy, doctrine, and oversight; identifying, developing, and providing military specific standards, criteria, and guidelines for oral health interventions and procedures; conducting comprehensive, coordinated military oral health surveillance activities to include oral epidemiology of disease and non-battle injuries; conducting oral health program evaluation; and implementing the Army Preventive Dentistry Program, which includes the Dental Readiness Program for active duty Soldiers and the Oral Health Protection Program. It applies to all Army organizations, installations, and operating bases. Pacific Dental Services 09/26/2016- 11/25/2017

Associate/managing office clinician. Supervise and mentor an associate dentist, two hygienists, four registered dental assistants, and one dental assistant. Human resources and logistical support are provided by the governing company and incorporated entity. Multiple general dentistry and specialties are offered to the public. Exercised general dentistry procedures and duties to patients of the office. Implemented an additional duty as a chief dental safety officer for the facility and other sister clinics as deemed necessary. Provider Healthcare

PIT RIVER INDIAN HEALTHCARE 07/18/2016-08/30/2016

As a Per-diem dentist, contributed to a part of an innovative, dynamic, nationwide organization of dedicated health care providers working to meet the individual health care needs of the Pit River American Indians. The Indian Health Service (IHS) employees and other healthcare providers are considerate creative in their approach, enthusiastic about whom they serve, and compassionate with patients. The Indian Health Service (IHS) is the principal federal health care provider and health advocate for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). The IHS goal is to raise Indian health status to the highest possible level. IHS supplies leadership and direction to programs and activities designed to improve health outcomes to over 1.9 million AI/AN through a system of IHS, Tribal, and Urban operated facilities and programs.

Major Duties:

Professional Services: Provides clinical diagnosis, evaluation, studies and treatment services of professionally acceptable quantity and quality in accordance with sound public health practices. Education and Information: Provides professional information and educational services to patients, other citizens of the community(s) who reside within the scope of work area assigned, and to other health service workers as appropriate.

Resource and Performance Accountability: Provides data, reports and other information as required for dental program accountability, evaluates resource and staff performance within the scope of billet responsibility and acts in accordance with performance standards. Professional Growth and Development: Pursues professional growth and development experience, skills, and knowledge. Organizational Support: Provides supervisory and teamwork services in support of the above operational unit of the Indian Health Service, the IHS, HRSA, PHS, and to the Federal Government and the dental profession at large.

Implements other position related duties as assigned. Travel Required

Occasional Travel – Burney, California remained the dental facility headquarters. Alturas, California stands as a traveling duty, to a satellite dental clinic, to serve those American-Natives who had little or no access to transportation.

Smile Brands Roseville, California 06/08/2016--07/15/2016 Senior/ Supervising Dentist-Temporary

In this role, the selected candidate supervised a variety of professional dental care and activities to ensure proper dental health standards and practices were kept. The Senior Dentist functioned in the Roseville and Sacramento offices, or part time in the Roseville office. The Senior Dentist administered a variety of professional dental care and activities to ensure applicable dental health standards and practices were sustained. Office Information: This practice was furnished with eight fully equipped operatories and a well- established patient foundation. Required Qualifications: Dental Doctoral degree from an accredited dental school State license and regional boards, and eligible to practice dentistry in the state of hire. Minimum of two years of experience or one year of experience with a one-year GPR were requirements to perform these duties. Provider Healthcare 04/11/2016- 06-03-2016

Avenal Community Healthcare

Center Avenal, California

Provided dental delivery services to all and any patient that was presented to the dental community clinic. Predominantly, treatment was accessible to underserved populations such as migrant workers and their families, with further inhabitants that included the homeless, and agricultural manual workers. Avenal Community Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). The entity is a reimbursement designation from the Bureau of Primary Health Care and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. I Provided vision and overall direction for the Dental Department in conjunction with the Dental Clinic Manager. The main purpose of the FQHC Program is to enhance the provision of primary care services in medically underserved urban and rural communities. My attendance at this facility relieved a dentist in poor health that was unable to continue his performance. My treatment ages included in the middle of seventy to seventy–five percent pediatric patients between the ages of four to ten years of age. The rest were of variable ages including geriatric and middle-aged patients. Afforded many preschool dental screenings, treatment, and conducted pediatric procedures with age specific competency. Treated daily on average twenty-five to thirty-five patients per day.

Supervising/Managing Dentist 06/24/2015--04/08/2016 Placer County, California

Interdent Corporation

Gentle Dental North Rocklin, CA

Managing and supervising dentist of new corporate dental practice. The facility is comprised of eleven operatory clinical delivery units, one surgical room, a digital radiography room, and three registered dental assistants. I was appointed to set up this business which, when I digressed, was producing an average of

$2,500-3,000/day with a four-day week schedule. General clinical duties included managerial and supervision responsibility. Besides clinical duties, I implemented mandatory HIPPA and Dental Ethics compliance programs.

Managing Dentist - District Doctor 10/01/2013 – 06/24/2015 Coast Dental Services

Managing Dentist District Doctor - Folsom, CA

Responsibilities:

Managing Corporate Dentistry office. Delivered excellent clinical dentistry procedures. Supervised dentist, hygienist, and registered dental assistants. Further, to include, front office staff, and office managers. District Doctor - training and supervising new dentist arrivals to the company. Competent in most roles in dentistry. Worker's Compensation Examiner. Resolute source witness and investigator role relating to forensic dentistry and forensic science. Accomplishments during this tenure: Enrolled in National University Forensic Science Master's Degree program with specialization as a crime scene investigator. Staff/Chief Dental Officer 02/02/2013—10/31/2013

United States Federal Bureau of Prisons - Atwater, CA In the absence of the chief dental officer, the responsibilities consisted of ensuring the delivery of dental health care services by BOP guidelines and established scope of services. As a contract dentist, provide direct inmate patient care, and am responsible for maintaining the security of the institution. Technical and professional knowledge, to an advanced level of a university degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine. Used own judgment and written prison guidelines to interpret instructions as well as information from technical and scientific sources as they may apply to the BOP dental program. Train staff and maintain accountability of all dental instruments and equipment one hundred percent of the time. Involved with other expert colleagues to interpret, plan and execute very complex dental cases. Operated government medical/ dental software that needed a high grade of skill and computer knowledge. Safety and security standards were followed strictly. Staff Care Locum Tenens 03/01/2012--02/01/2013

Dentists (locum tenens) diagnose, prevent and treat problems associated with the oral cavity, such as plaque, decay, cavities, and the repair of fractured teeth. Functioned as the first point of contact for patients with oral health concerns, referring them to specialists in the medical field to include: physicians, psychologist, social workers and prudent dental providers. Trained and supervised ancillary personnel to use a wide variety of medical equipment, such as radiographic equipment and new dental materials. Serviced multiple states and federally funded rural medical dental clinics throughout California promoting oral health to the impoverished social classes.

Western Dental, Inc.

SACRAMENTO, CA, US 11/2008-02/01/2012

Clinical Dentist Associate

Associate dentist; aided the dentist office manager in triage, examinations, and developing treatment plans. Highly trained and experienced with a high rate of success in performing molar root canals. Other clinical tasks as mandated by my experiences such as post and broken instrument removals from previous endodontic treated teeth. Deliver respectable communication skills when introducing the delineated treatment plan to concerned patients. Capable of communicating those above to Spanish-speaking patients, in a manner that is more consistent with their culture, due to inherent bilingual skills. The skill created a better patient flow and more referrals to the office, thus, increasing practice production. Possess a good record on daily production goals. Performed surgical procedures that demanded a high grade of skill, including multiple surgical extractions along with immediate denture placements. Able to restore single or multiple implant cases referred to our office. In the absence of the managing dentist. I would uptake that role which included supervision and assignment of patients to other doctors. Access Dental Centers 8/2008-10/2008

Carmichael, CA

Dentist--Clinician

Treating general dentistry clinician with responsibility for providing patients with thorough and professional dental evaluations and treatment procedures that included denture fabrication, root canals, examinations, and cleanings.

Dentist/Owner 01/01/2006-12/31/2008

Ricardo A. Valentine DDS, Inc. - Folsom, CA

Led and managed a private dental practice and a staff of three in treatment, diagnosis, and performing in a range of the dental related tooth and gum related procedures and cosmetic dentistry procedures.

• Utilize up-to-date and ultramodern radiology equipment and technology, infection control protocols, and the diagnosis and treatment pathologies of teeth and gums.

• Managed and oversaw an in-house dental lab (CEREC 3-D) for the fabrication of crowns, onlays, and inlays, significantly decreasing patient wait time for the completion of treatment with same-day delivery.

• Defined, implemented, and enforced control protocols and standard of care procedures. DENTIST/OWNER/MANAGER 01/01/2000-01/01/2006

Prairie City Dental - Folsom, CA

Folsom, CA - 2000 to 2006

Owned, managed, and ran a three-chair private dental office, serving the public in attending to its oral health care needs while utilizing a hygiene program emphasizing geriatric dentistry while performing clinical procedures in general dentistry.

• Effectively led and managed a successful practice, increasing patient levels between 40 and 50% while retaining 80% of customer base attained in previous Rancho Cordova practice upon relocation.

• Responsible for all aspects of day-to-day administrative and staff management functions, including the training of dental assistants and recent dental school graduates.

• Spearheaded the partnership with newly established dental health maintenance organizations, requiring active management, and operational oversight to follow strict HMO and PPO regulations. Dentist Private Practice 01/01/1994-12/31/2000

Dr. Ricardo Valentine - Rancho Cordova, CA

Rancho Cordova, CA - 1994 to 2000

Owned, operated and managed, a four-chair dental office in a large professional building. Other dental professions occupied office space in this location. Supervised and trained employees. Diagnosed, provided treatment plans and performed primary general dentistry procedures. Served all level of populations. Managed HMO and indemnity dental insurances. Treated Medi-Cal recipients with compromising medical conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular myopathies, malnutrition, and extensive pharmaceutical treatment.

Preventive Dental Care Centers 04/1994-10/1994

Placerville, CA

GENERAL DENTIST 40 hours/week

Managed, diagnosed and treated various population groups as an employee. To include patients from state prisons, Medi-Cal recipients, and private insurance patients. Together with another dentist, treated an average of forty to sixty patients per day. Clinical duties included restorative dentistry, oral surgery, crown and bridge, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, geriatric patients, and managing and supervising ancillary staff. Story Dental Center 7/1993-4/1994

San Jose, California, California US

CONTRACT DENTIST 40 hour/week

General duties related to the practice of dentistry. These included most current procedures related to the practice of dentistry. To include Diagnosing, treatment planning, and performing multiple restorative dental procedures. Saturday employment, which later turned to permanent time. Gentle Dentistry 8/1993-3/1994

Union City California, California US

DENTIST, MANAGER 8 hours/week

Managed under no supervision a three dental operatory office found in a commercial retail center. Identified pathologies related to the oral cavity and tooth structure. Completed treatment plans, and performed clinically and managerial duties, including evaluating, hiring and training employees. Patient base was mostly Medi-Cal, with an increasing level of privately insured individuals. Non-Commissioned Officer, SGT/E-5 24/7 days/month

United States Army - Fort Ord, CA, US 1988-1993

During the foremost two years of military service, my assignment consisted of attachment to a forward support infantry medical battalion. Duties included training, evaluating soldiers and their performance. Field related exercises included rapid deployment readiness exercises for worldwide emergency situations. Reinforced the infantry managing their medical and dental services in the field and on the military base. In addition, my military service consisted of an assignment to DENTAC, (The Dental Activity Company). I succeeded in securing and supporting military dental property as an Assistant Dental NCO of the dental clinic. I functioned together with other peers to evaluate and create working schedules for the dental officers, hygienist, and assistants that served at the dental clinic. The Army awarded me privileges as a dental hygienist and extended functions provider. I performed an important duty as a deployment officer during the Gulf War while stationed at Fort Ord, California. Some of my military accomplishments are:

• Assigned to DENTAC with accountability for the management and control of the military dental property.

• Examined, diagnosed, and treated military personnel of all ranks.

• Deployment officer in charge during the Gulf War.

• US Army Primary Leadership Development Graduate, in that, it amalgamated in excellence in the areas such as: Light Fighter Combat Air Assault Badge, Army Commendation Medal, The Good Conduct Medal, Dental Clinic Oral Health Fitness Program Coordinator, Land Navigation Instructor, Expert Physical Fitness Trainer Badge, Expert Rifleman Badge, Operation Desert Storm Certificate of Recognition, Certificate of Achievement and demonstrated leadership capabilities in rapid deployment situations for world-wide deployment exercises.

Education

Master’s Degree in Forensic Science,

Crime Scene Investigator Sub-Specialty National

University - La Jolla, CA

2016

Public Health Service Residency

University of Honduras School of Dentistry

1987 to 1988

Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree

College of Dentistry

National Autonomous University of Honduras

1982 to 1987

Biological Studies

Tulane University - New Orleans, LA

1981

Undergraduate Studies

University of New Orleans - New Orleans, LA

1979

High School

Sam Barthe High School

Metairie, La

1979

University Military School

Mobile, Alabama

1977-1978

CERTIFICATIONS

Certificate in Endodontics, CPR

Certification, Implantology (Bicon Institute) PDMP Certificate

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