Presenter Information: Dr. Steve Ratcliff

Presenter Bio

Dr. Ratcliff graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry in 1978. After completing a general practice residency in Cleveland he had additional hospital training and entered practice as an associate in a large group in 1981. In 1986 he established his own private practice and developed a comprehensive restorative practice in Westlake, Ohio. He started the Continuum at The Pankey Institute in 1991 and upon completion of the training at the Institute in 1995 was asked to join the visiting faculty. He served as a prominent member of the visiting faculty as a teaching assistant and later a teaching associate. He is a clinical instructor and guest lecturer at Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry. In 2002 Dr. Ratcliff transitions from full time private practice to full time Resident Faculty at The Pankey Institute where he will help in continuing development of the teaching continuums and will facilitate at all levels.

Dr. Ratcliff lectures nationally and internationally on a variety of topics, but always with a focus on comprehensive, relationship based, fee for service practice. He is available for both lectures and small group workshops on occlusion, occlusal splint therapy, the new person experience, team development and restorative dentistry.

Commercial Disclosure

This free Viva presentation is made possible through the continued support of Kulzer. Dr. Steve Ratcliff is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Viva Learning, Kulzer. Dr. Steve Ratcliff may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation and/or from Viva Learning for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.

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