Ronald Plotka
Dr. Ronald Plotka earned his undergraduate degree in biology from Principia College in Illinois. He then graduated from dental school at St. Louis University.
Dr. Plotka began his dental career in the United States Air Force, serving as Captain of the Air Force Dental Corps. After his military commitment, he began his private dental practice in Swampscott and has been a northshore dentist for over 40 years.
The highlights of Dr. Plotka’s illustrious dental career include:
- Faculty lecturer and teacher at Tufts University School of Dentistry from 1973 to 1983. He is presently a guest lecturer at the university.
- Consultant at Colgate Fluoride Hoyt Research.
- Past President of the American Society for Preventative Dentistry of Massachusetts.
- National lecturer on preventative techniques, bonding, capping, periodontal aspects of restoring teeth and practice management.
- Orchestrated television and radio series for national broadcasts on all aspects of dentistry.
- Dental claims examiner for Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
- Dental claims examiner for Delta Dental of Massachusetts.
- Board of directors and team of Atlanticare Hospitals, Lynn, Massachusetts.
- Lecturer for the Institute of Advanced Studies in Dentistry.
- Former dental consultant to the New England Patriots football team.
- Pioneered the use of dental bonding materials and one of the first dentists to use bonding in private practice in the United States.
- Dental consultant to various dental manufacturers and organizations.
- Member and past president of the Swampscott Rotary Club.
- Board of Directors of Visiting Nurses Association.
- Founder of the “Breaking the Chain” anti-violence program using mediation in the public schools.
- Published several articles concerning ceramic restorations in dentistry.
Dr. Plotka is a member of the following prestigious dental organizations:
- American Dental Association
- North Shore Dental Association of Massachusetts
- American Academy of General Dentistry
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- American Society of Osseointegration
- American College of Oral Implantology
- International Congress of Oral Implantology
- Implant Prosthetics and International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- Founder “Smiles For Life” tooth whitening program, raising over $25 million for St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital and Garth Brooks charities, teammates for kids.
- Medical Staff, North Shore Medical Center
- Executive Director of Advanced Dental Education Institute at Marian Court College.
- Founder of MouthWatchers Corporation for Wellness Products and self help seminars.
- Founding member of American Academy of Oral and Systemic Health Organization.
- Board of Directors Salem Five Bank
