Dr. Ricardo Cuevas was born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras on November 27, 1961.  Ricardo’s academic achievements were recognized by the University of Iowa, were he completed his BS Degree in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, and in 1984 received the National Deans List Award. He than attended the UI College Of Dentistry, rated in the top five of dentistry/medical schools in the nation.  Enrolled at the UC-Berkeley in 1986 for graduate level Pharmacology, Dr. Cuevas earned his Doctorate in Dental Surgery and was rewarded with back to back Deans Leadership Awards in ‘87 & ‘88.  The fall of 1991 brought more opportunity to Dr. Cuevas as he was accepted to the primer Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the University of California in San Francisco.  Dr. Cuevas received his Certificate in Advanced General Dentistry and successfully continued his practice in California.  Dr. Cuevas extensive education and awards earned him licenses in Iowa, Illinois, Connecticut and California.

Dr. Cuevas has been active in Manteca serving multiple local Boards of Director, such as:

·         Manteca CAPS and the Manteca Chamber of Commerce serving as Legislative Chair and Bylaws nomination committees.

·         Member of the American Dental Association.

·         Founding President of South San Joaquin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

·         Former President of Manteca Rotary, recognized with 12 awards in his year of service.

·         Appointed to the Manteca Vision 2020 Committee.

·         Currently serving as Immediate Past President of the San Joaquin Dental Society.

 

As well as receiving praise for the Rotary International Foundation on behalf of victims of Hurricane Mitch, in his homeland of Honduras.  His legacy is cemented by his membership to the prestigious Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, fellow of the International College of Dentists and fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy.

Many accomplishments in Dr. Cuevas’s career are attributed to his family. He has three older siblings, the eldest Yvonne is dental hygienist in Alaska, Vivian is practicing dentistry in Minnesota and brother Pablo is a dentist practicing in Fairfield, Connecticut.  Dr. Cuevas currently resides in Ripon, California enjoying time with his family; wife Richa and daughter Eva Maria Cristina.