UCSF School of Dentistry NEWSBRIEF

Perry A. Ratcliff, DDS, teacher and mentor, who served as an intellectual inspiration to residents and faculty in the Division of Periodotology during his tenure as Chairman of the Division until he retired from the University as Emeritus Professor, has passed away.

Born August 25, 1915 and passed away on October 6, 2008, in Scottsdale, Arizona, he is survived by his wife, Roberta Ratcliff of Scottsdale; son James Ratcliff (Barbara) of Pueblo, CO; brother Harold Ratcliff (Camille) of Peoria, IL; stepsons Todd Cretors (Kellie) of Phoenix and Kurt Cretors (Sharlee) of Scottsdale; and granddaughters, Jordan and Kasey Cretors.

Private family services will be held with interment at National Cemetery in Phoenix.

He obtained his DDS degree from Indiana University in 1939. During World War II, he served in the US Navy Dental Corps and was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation and Five Campaign Bronze Stars.

A Board Certified Periodontist, Dr. Ratcliff was Past President of the American Academy of Periodontology, a member of the AAP, ADA, FACD, FICD, FAAAS, and the Western Society of Periodontology and the Arizona Society of Periodontists.

He had a private practice in Scottsdale for 25 years. He received many honors and awards, published hundreds of papers and several books, and led countless seminars nationally and internationally. Additionally, as an inventor, he developed and formulated dental products marketed through Rowpar Pharmaceuticals.

UCSF Foundation has created a fund in Dr. Ratcliff's name. With sufficient financial support, the fund will be used to establish an endowed chair to honor Dr. Ratcliff and support a full-time faculty member in the Division of Periodontology.

Memorial donations in Dr. Ratcliff's name can be made to the UCSF Foundation, 'Perry A. Ratcliff Endowed Fund' (S0478), and mailed to:

Maura O'Donnell
Interim Director Development & Alumni Relations
UCSF School of Dentistry
745 Parnassus Avenue/Box 0970
San Francisco, CA. 94143-0970
Phone: (415) 476-3645
Email: modonnell@support.ucsf.edu



	Former Periodontology Chair Dr. Perry A. Ratcliff Passes Away at 93 in Scottsdale, AZ

	Perry A. Ratcliff, DDS, teacher and mentor, who served as an intellectual inspiration to residents and faculty in the Division of Periodotology during his tenure as Chairman of the Division until he retired from the University as Emeritus Professor, has passed away. Born August 25, 1915 and passed away on October 6, 2008, in Scottsdale, Arizona, he is survived by his wife, Roberta Ratcliff of Scottsdale; son James Ratcliff (Barbara) of Pueblo, CO; brother Harold Ratcliff (Camille) of Peoria, IL; stepsons Todd Cretors (Kellie) of Phoenix and Kurt Cretors (Sharlee) of Scottsdale; and granddaughters, Jordan and Kasey Cretors. Private family services will be held with interment at National Cemetery in Phoenix. He obtained his DDS degree from Indiana University in 1939. During World War II, he served in the US Navy Dental Corps and was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation and Five Campaign Bronze Stars. A Board Certified Periodontist, Dr. Ratcliff was Past President of the American Academy of Periodontology, a member of the AAP, ADA, FACD, FICD, FAAAS, and the Western Society of Periodontology and the Arizona Society of Periodontists. He had a private practice in Scottsdale for 25 years. He received many honors and awards, published hundreds of papers and several books, and led countless seminars nationally and internationally. Additionally, as an inventor, he developed and formulated dental products marketed through Rowpar Pharmaceuticals. UCSF Foundation has created a fund in Dr. Ratcliff's name. With sufficient financial support, the fund will be used to establish an endowed chair to honor Dr. Ratcliff and support a full-time faculty member in the Division of Periodontology. Memorial donations in Dr. Ratcliff's name can be made to the UCSF Foundation, 'Perry A. Ratcliff Endowed Fund' (S0478), and mailed to: Maura O'Donnell Interim Director Development & Alumni Relations UCSF School of Dentistry 745 Parnassus Avenue/Box 0970 San Francisco, CA. 94143-0970 Phone: (415) 476-3645 Email: modonnell@support.ucsf.edu