Ronald L. Barbanell, D.D.S., D.M.Sc.

About Me:
EDUCATION
1965-1967 University of California, Los Angeles
1967-1971 D.D.S., University of California, San Francisco
1967-1971 B.S., University of California, San Francisco
1971-1972 Research Fellow, Forsyth Dental Center, Biochemistry Department
1971-1973 Research Fellow, Department of Developmental Biology, Massachusetts
General Hospital
1971-1974 D.M.Sc., Harvard-Forsyth Training Center for Clinical Scholars in Oral Biology
(Degree is Doctor of Medical Sciences granted by Faculty of Medicine, Harvard College)
1971-1975 Certificate in Periodontology, Harvard School of Dental Medicine
1973-1975 Research Fellow, Department of Orthopedics, Children’s Hospital Medical
Center, Boston
1978-1979 Basic Implantology, U.S.C. Dental School
1985-1990 Loma Linda Implant Study Club, Loma Linda Dental School
FELLOWSHIPS and AWARDS
1968 Summer Research Fellow, UCSF, School of Dentistry
1970 Summer Research Fellow, UCSF, School of Dentistry
1970 Omicron Kappa Upsilon award (Granted by OKU Honor Fraternity to a student
chosen by classmates for exceptional academic and extracurricular performance)
1970 UCSF Dental School Research Fellowship, American Academy of Oral Biology
1971 Senior Research Award, UCSF Dental School
1971 Dean’s Citation (Granted to the outstanding senior dental student) UCSF Dental
School
1971 Milton and Mary Gibb Award (Granted by a vote of students and faculty to the
outstanding student of all four years) UCSF Dental School
1976 Finalist, Bailant Orban Competition, American Academy of Periodontolgy

MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Periodontology
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Harbor Dental Society
Western Society of Periodontology
California Society of Periodontics
American Academy of Implant Dentistry
American College of Oral Implantology

APPOINTMENTS or ELECTED OFFICES

1970 Vice President, Junior Class UCSF Dental School
1971 Student Body President, UCSF Dental School
1971 Member, Chancellor’s Advisory Committee, UCSF Medical Center
1971 Pre-doctoral delegate (UCSF) Students Section, American Association of Dental
Schools
1972 Post-doctoral delegate (Harvard) Student Section, American Association of Dental
Schools
1972-1973 Northeast Regional Correspondent, Student Section, American Association
of Dental Schools
1973-1975 Post-doctoral delegate, Council of Students, American Association of Dental
Schools
1973-1975 Founding Chairman, Postdoctoral Committee, American Student Dental
Association
1973 Student member, Dean’s Faculty Committee, Harvard School of Dental Medicine
(HSDM)
1973-1974 Resident Periodontist, Veterans Administration Hospital, Brockton, Mass.
1974-1976 Student member, Executive Committee, Harvard-Forsyth Training Center for
Clinical Scholars
1975 Student member, Council on Dental Education, Committee on Advanced
Education, American Dental Association
1975-1977 Coordinator, Post-doctoral Oral Biology Curriculum, USC School of Dentistry
1975-1978 Assistant Professor of Periodontology, USC School of Dentistry
1976 Consultant, Post-doctoral Affairs, American Student Dental Association
1976 Member, Master Plan Committee, USC School of Dentistry
1976 Member, Search Committee for Chairman of the Division of Basic Sciences,
USC School of Dentistry
1976 Senator to the Faculty Senate of USC
1976 Member, Board of Consultation, International Association of Dental Students
Newsletter
1976 Faculty Advisor, ASDA Preventive Dentistry Award, USC
1976 Faculty Advisor, Class of 1980, USC School of Dentistry
1976-Present Provisional Staff Appointment, Long Beach Memorial Hospital
1977-1983 Legislation Committee, Harbor Dental Society
1981 Advisory Board, American City Bank, Long Beach
1980-1987 Membership Application Review Committee, Harbor Dental Society
1983-1984 Provisional Staff Appointment, Long Beach Community Hospital
1983-1987 Legislative Chairman, Harbor Dental Society
1983-1987 Cal-D-Pac Representative, Harbor Dental Society
1984 Founding Chairman, Subcommittee for Development of Project “Health Care
Spectrum”, Long Beach Chamber of Commerce
1984-1994 Secretary, Program Chairman, California Implant Study Club
1985-1987 Director, Harbor Dental Society
1989-1998 Professional Staff Association Appointment, Department of Surgery, Harbor-
UCLA Medical Center
1994 Universal Care Dental, Co-Owner
1994 Universal Care, Vice President & Dental Director
1995 Special Services Committee, Western Dental, Inc.
1995 Quality Assurance Committee, Western Dental, Inc.
1995 Quality Assurance Committee, Denticare, Inc.

LECTURES TO ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS OR

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
1974 “Recent developments in the role of connective tissue degradation in periodontal
disease,” Dental Facility, UCSF Dental School, San Francisco, CA.
1975 “Connective tissue metabolism and clinical implications in management of
orthodontic treatment,” Harvard-Forsyth Orthodontic Program, Boston, MA
1975 “New advances in Studying the Role of Collagenase in Periodontal Disease,”
Annual Research Meeting, Massachusetts Periodontal Society, Boston, MA.
1975 “Review of connective tissue biosynthesis,”(Post-doctoral Oral Biology), USC
Dental School, L.A., CA
1976 “Consideration of some biological rationales for periodontal therapy,” UCLA School
of Dentistry (Sophomore Periodontology course), Westwood, CA
1976 “New roles for the hygienist in the periodontal practice,”
Junior Dental Hygiene Students, USC Dental School, Los Angeles, CA.
1976 “The role of dental state boards from dental educator’s viewpoint,” Annual Meeting
of the California Dental Association, Anaheim, CA.
1976 “Connective tissue metabolism – an overview” UCLA Dental School, (Junior Oral
Biology), Westwood, CA.
1976 “Collagen biosynthesis, maturation and degradation,” Loma Linda Dental School,
Biochemistry Department, Loma Linda, CA.
1977 “Biologic Basis of periodontal therapy,” Latin American Dental Society,
Los Angeles, CA.
1977 “The role of Periodontics in the general practice of a Dental Staff Model”, California
Medical Group, Dental Division, Los Angeles, CA.
1978 “The role of the dental assistant in delivery of periodontics,” Harbor Dental
Assistants Society, Long Beach, CA.
1979 “Current update in periodontics for the dental assistant,” Rio Hondo Dental Society,
Downey, CA.
1979 “Current update in periodontics for the dental assistant,” Cerritos College,
Cerritos, CA.
1980 “The Healthy Mouth; Periodontal Considerations,” Memorial Hospital Public
Education Series, Long Beach, CA.
1980 “Udpdate: Epidemiology, Etiology, and treatment of periodontal disease, “Long
Beach Dental Hygiene Association, Long Beach, CA.
1980 “The role of the expanded function dental assistant in the delivery of periodontal
care,” Cerritos College, Cerritos, CA.
1981-1984 “Periodontal Disease and the Diabetic patient,” Semi-Annual Diabetic
Symposium, Community Hospital, Long Beach, CA
1982 “Update in Periodontal Therapy,” Downey, CA Downey Dental Academy
1987 Chairman and participating speaker symposium on “Current Status of Dental
Quality Assurance”, Harbor Dental Society, Component of the CA Dental Assoc.
1991 “Update in Dental Implant Therapy,” Family Health Plan, Dental Staff, Dental Staff
Model Division, Fountain Valley, CA.
1992 “Update in Dental Implant Therapy,” Consumer Dental Network, Dental Staff of
Multiple Staff Model Offices, Newport Beach, CA.
1993 “Risk Management and Treatment Planning in Complex Dental
Implant cases.” Advanced Implant Study Club. Loma Linda University, School of
Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA.
1993 “Considerations in Dental Implant Litigation”, The Dentists’ Insurance Company,
Insurance Adjustment Department, Long Beach, CA.
1993 “Preventive Orthodontics with Special emphasis on dontic considerations.”
Western Dental Group, Garden Grove
1994 “Opportunities for Staff Model Dental Operations for an Existing
Medical HMO.” Universal Care, Executive Board, Signal Hill, CA.
1994 “Current Status of Managed Care Dentistry in Los Angeles and Orange Counties
from the perspective of multiple traditional providers in IPA and Staff models Dental
Delivery Systems.” Universal Care, Executive Board, Signal Hill, CA.
1994 “An Introduction to Dental Managed Care for Denti-Cal Patients,” Saint Joseph
Hospital, UCMG, Los Angeles, CA.
1994 “An Introduction to Dental Managed Care for Denti-Cal Patients,” Long Beach
Memorial Hospital Medical Center, UCMG, Long Beach, CA.
1994 “An Introduction to Dental Managed Care for Denti-Cal Patients,” Good Samaritan
Hospital, UCMG, Los Angeles, CA.
1994 An Introduction to Dental Managed Care for Denti-Cal Patients,” Angel Dental
Society, UCMG, Los Angeles, CA.
1994 An Introduction to Dental Managed Care for Denti-Cal Patients,” Latin American
Dental Society, UCMG, Los Angeles, CA.
1994 “An Introduction to Dental Managed Care for Denti-Cal Patients,” Indian Dental
Society, UCMG, Lake Forest, CA.
1994 “Methods for Establishing Community Consensus Strategy, and Guide Lines for
Universal Case’s Dental Managed Care Program,” Conference Organizer and Speaker,
Universal Care: Consensus Conference, Signal Hill, CA.
1995 “Embracing The Era of Assessment and Accountability thru the Principals of
Managed Care and Case Management”. Special Services Committee, Western Dental
Group, Garden Grove “The role of Periodontics including Dental Implantology as
Benefits in Managed Care Dental Programs. Public Policy Committee, Denticare of
California, Foundation Medical, Lake Forest, CA.
1995 “Changes in Dental Education to Better Prepare Dentist’s for today’s Market
Place,” California Association of Prepaid Dental Plans, 6th Annual Meeting, La Jolla, CA.
1995 “Documentation Management in The Era of Access and Accountability,” Denticare
of California, Long Beach, CA.,
1995 “Documentation Management in the Era of Access and Accountability,” Denticare
of California, Los Angeles, CA November 17, 1995.
1996 “A Proposed Paradigm for Outcome Research,” Dental Managed Care Congress,
Coronado, CA January 29, 1996.
1996 “Risk Management in the Era of Managed Law,” Implant Team System Seminar,
Los Angeles, CA., November 7, 1996.
2002 “A Paradigm for Western Dental to Deliver Dental Implant and Periodontic Care,”
Orange, CA, November 10, 2002.
2003 “A Paradigm for Western Dental to Deliver Dental Implant and Periodontic Care,”
Sunnyvale, CA, January 26, 2003.
LECTURES TO SERVICE GROUPS
(Each lecture included a general overview of periodontal diseases and treatment)
1981 Rotary Club, Redondo Beach
Rotary Club, Lakewood
Signal Hill Lions Club
Kiwanis Club, Long Beach
Torrance Optomists Club
1982 Uptown Kiwanis Club, Long Beach Memorial Hospital,
Long Beach Family Practice Center Downey Lion’s Club

MEDIA PRESENTATIONS
1977 Radio Interview through the Boston Dental Society: “The role of the Student in the
American Association of Dental Schools”
1985 Face to Face, radio station KNX, Los Angeles, Jerry Laird, Interview, “General
overview of Periodontal Disease and Treatment”
1986 “Dental Implants,” a video presentation about patients treated with dental implants
(Produced, directed, and interviewed)
1987 Dental Implant advertorial L.A. Times, Daily Breeze, Press Telegram
1988 “Dental Specialty Commercials,” A cable television series, Simmons Cable
Television
1989 “Dental Implants,” A cable talk show, Talk of the Town Simmons Cable Television
1989 “Dental Implants,” Speak to Self, Veterans Forum Talk Show, KIEV

PUBLICATIONS
• Barbanell, R., Myers, H.M., 1971, “Demineralization of enamel by protein,”
Journal of Dental Research, Abstract 731
• Barbanell, R., Newman, M., Slutsky, A., 1975, “The effects of endotoxin from
periodontitis micro-organisms on human gingival cells,” Journal of Dental
Research, 54 Abstract 204
• Barbanell, R., Schnittman, P.A., 1975, “General attitudes of students enrolled in
dental Specialty programs,” Journal of Dental Research, 54, Abstract 379
• “The role of Periodontics including Dental Implantology as Benefits in Managed
Care Dental Programs. Public Policy Committee, Denticare of California,
Foundation Medical, Lake Forest, CA.

1995 “Changes in Dental Education to Better Prepare Dentist’s for today’s Market
Place,” California Association of Prepaid Dental Plans, 6th Annual Meeting, La Jolla, CA.
1995 “Documentation Management in The Era of Access and Accountability,” Denticare
of California, Long Beach, CA.,
1995 “Documentation Management in the Era of Access and Accountability,” Denticare
of California, Los Angeles, CA November 17, 1995.
1996 “A Proposed Paradigm for Outcome Research,” Dental Managed Care Congress,
Coronado, CA January 29, 1996.
1996 “Risk Management in the Era of Managed Law,” Implant Team System Seminar,
Los Angeles, CA., November 7, 1996.
2002 “A Paradigm for Western Dental to Deliver Dental Implant and Periodontic Care,”
Orange, CA, November 10, 2002.
2003 “A Paradigm for Western Dental to Deliver Dental Implant and Periodontic Care,”
Sunnyvale, CA, January 26, 2003.

DENTAL DELIVERY EXPERIENCE

1975-Present Periodontist, Long Beach
1978-Present Periodontist, Downey
1979-Present Periodontist, Torrance

PRACTICE LOCATIONS OF RONALD L. BARBANELL, D.D.S., D.M.Sc.

LONG BEACH: 5175 E. Pacific Coast Highway, #302
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 597-3331 or (714) 840-3398
Sole owner (1975-Present)
DOWNEY: 8207 E. Third St., #106
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 923-0038
Sole owner (1978-Present)
TORRANCE: 2414 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 212-0702
Sole Owner (1979-Present)

DENTAL STATE LICENES

California (1971) #22129
Massachusetts (1971) #12029
Northeast Regional (1972)