Meet Dr. Ron Ritsco

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.

1. Papers Published, In-Press, or Final Review:

• Ritsco R.G., Chan D. (1999): Fiber reinforcement in prosthetic dentistry: A review of the literature. J Prosth. (Final Review)
• Ritsco R.G., Chan D. (1999): Polymeric Rigid Matrix Augmentation of Commercial Composite Resin to Reduce Polymerization Shrinkage. Dental Materials (Final Review)
• Ritsco R.G., Chan D. (1999): Polymeric Rigid Reinforcement of Conventional High Copper Alloys. Dental Materials. (Final Review)
• Ritsco R.G., Chan D., Cagna D. (1999): Porous Particulate Modification of Denture Base Resin Systems. JPD (Final Review)
• Sutherland J.K., Ritsco R.G. (1997): Marginal Fit of Implant Ceramometal Crowns. J Prosth. Nov.1997
• Leinfelder K.F., Lyles M.B., Ritsco R.G. (1996): A New Polymer Rigid Matrix Material. CDA, 9:Vol 24; 78-82.
• Loney R.W., Moulding M.B., Ritsco R.G. (1994): The effect of load angulation on fracture resistance of teeth restored with cast post and core crowns. Int J Prosthodont. 3: Vol 8; 247-251.
• Moulding M.B., Loney R.W., Ritsco R.G. (1994): Marginal accuracy of indirect provisional restorations fabricated on poly (vinyl siloxane) models. Int J Prosthodont 6: Vol. 7; 554-558.
• Loney R.W., Moulding M.B., Ritsco R.G. (1994): Finishing and polishing of a poly(fluoroalkoxyphosphazene) resilient denture liner. Int J Prosthodont. 4:Vol 7; 362-367.
• Loney R.W., Moulding M.B.(1993): The effect of finishing and polishing on surface roughness of a processed resilient denture liner. Int J Prosthodont. 6: Vol. 4; 390-396. (R.G. Ritsco cited for technical contribution.)

2. Associated Papers:

• Loney R.W., Moulding M.B.(1993): The effect of cooling techniques on intrapulpal temperature during direct fabrication of provisional restorations. Int J Prosth 4:4;308-313.

3. Others:

a. National and International Lectures:

• "Aero Space Resins": Coltene Company Annual Meeting and Symposium, Alstaten Switzerland, (Invited)March 1995.
• "ITI Implants - Treatment Planning and Prognosis", 3rd Congress of the ICOI Asia-Pacific Section / 2nd Scinetific Meeting of the HKSOI, Kowoon Shangri-la, Hong Kong, Jan.1997 (Invited)
• "American Dental Association - 28th Annual Dental Student Conference on Research"; The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; San Antonio, Texas; April 1992.
• "Chondrocytic Morphology and the Emergence of Form in the Nasal Septum of Embryonic and Post Natal Mice"; Western Canadian Division of the I.A.D.R. Annual Meeting On Dental Research; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada; March 1990.

b. Table Clinics / Poster Presentations:

• "Pourous particulate modification of denture base resins", International Association of Dental Research (IADR), Orlando FL, March 1997.
• "PRIMM Technology: Augmentation of Dental Composite Resins", Third International Conference on Composite Engineering, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, July 1996
• "Augmentation of composite to reduce polymerization shrinkage and improve handling", International Association of Dental Research (IADR), San Francisco, CA, 1995
• "Aerospace Resins", American College of Prosthodontists Annual Meeting: Washington D. C., Oct. 1995.
• "Evaluation of PRIMM fused ceramic fibers for reinforcement of composite resin", International College of Prosthodontists: San Diego, CA, July 1995.
• "Polyvinylsiloxane Impression Materials for Edentulous Impressions"; Saskatoon Dental Association Annual Meeting; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada; April1992.