Ramona English, DMD, serves as the Chief Dental Officer. Dr. English joined Petaluma Health Center in April 2005 with the mission of starting the dental program. Dr. English oversees the clinical and operational aspects of the dental department. Dr. English is passionate about increasing access to quality dental care to the underserved. She has led the dental program through two major expansions, Petaluma and Rohnert Park; as well as through the implementation of school based programs. She consistently focuses on developing and maintaining a robust quality improvement program. Under Dr. English’s leadership the dental department has been participating in national and state level quality improvement collaboratives. Since 2013, Dr. English has been working closely with the medical teams to integrate and improve the coordination of medical and dental care. She is a strong promoter of the dental home, and has an upstream approach towards the provision of care and creation of systems of care. She has designed efficient, consistent, and sustainable systems around access, quality, patient experience, and cost of care. Through collaborative relationships with other organizations, Dr. English is participating in innovative projects involving population health, case management, risk based care, continuity of care and patient engagement. Dr. English obtained both a nursing degree and a dental degree in her native country. Later, she obtained her DMD degree from University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine. While at University of Pittsburgh, Dr. English completed the Schweitzer fellowship program. She has worked in refugee camps and other underserved communities in Europe and America. Prior to joining PHC, Dr. English spent four successful years in private practice.