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About IOCP


The Infant Oral Care Program was founded in 2010 by Dr. Francisco Ramos-Gomez and serves to provide preventive dental care for children (ages 0 to 5) of families who cannot necessarily afford the treatment they would otherwise receive at a private dental practice. One of the main focus at IOCP is to reduce Early Childhood disease (ECC) and increase incidence of white spot lesion remineralization. Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is the most chronic childhood disease and more predominant in low-income and under-served children. Although easily transmitted, ECC is entirely preventable. 
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​At IOCP we focus on educating parents on oral health in order to establish good oral hygiene habits at home. To reach our goals we use anticipatory guidance. Anticipatory guidance is the counseling of parents by health providers about developmental changes that will occur in their children between health visits, for children's dental health is an important part of preventive care. It may be the most effective way to prevent problems that traditional infectious disease models have failed to address, such as ECC.

The model of anticipatory guidance is valuable for dental professionals because it emphasizes prevention of dental problems rather than restorative care. A comprehensive infant oral care program utilizes (1) oral health assessment at regularly scheduled dental visits, (2) risk assessments, (3) counseling sessions with parents during either regular dental visits or additional visits scheduled if a child is deemed at risk, (4) preventive treatment such as the application of fluoride varnish or sealants, and (5) outreach and incentives to reinforce attendance. Facilitating access to early and regular dental care is a crucial part of any effective intervention strategy, and intervention techniques should be tailored to the community being served.
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Community Benefits of IOCP

About Dr. Francisco Ramos-Gomez

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Francisco Ramos-Gomez, DDS, MS, MPH is Professor and Chair of Preventive and Restorative Oral Health Sciences at the UCLA School of Dentistry and was Director of Pediatric Dental Services at San Francisco’s General Hospital. He pioneered protocols in early detection and prevention of Early Childhood Caries. After earning his DDS, he received an MS in Pediatric Dentistry from Tufts University, a Harvard University MPH and a University of California, San Francisco certificate in Dental Epidemiology and Dental Public Health. Dr. Ramos is an American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Diplomate, a former American Association of Public Health Dentistry Executive Board member, American College of Dentistry Fellow, and a Researcher/team member at NIDCR/UCSF’s Center to Reduce Oral Health Disparities in Children (CANDO). He is a Board member of AAPD’s Government Council, Perinatal and Infant Oral Health Council, Oral Health Action Coalition (OHAC), the Center for Oral Health. He is the National HeadStart Oral Health Consultant and Past President of the Hispanic Dental Association.

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  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Mission
    • Donations
    • Testimonies
    • FAQ
  • Media Resources
    • Presentations
    • YouTube
    • Smiles for Life
    • Gallery >
      • Simms Mann Clinic
      • Give Kids A Smile 2013
      • Give Kids A Smile 2014
      • Give Kids A Smile 2015
  • Parents / Padres
    • Appointment / Citas
    • SDF/FDP
    • Resources
  • Students & Volunteers
    • Dental Students Application
    • General Dentists
    • All Others Volunteers
    • First Smiles Training Course
    • Required Readings
    • Additional Resources for Students & Volunteers
  • Contact Us