| Richard A. Cloonan, D.D.S. |
From 1987 to 1989, Dr. Cloonan was appointed by The California Dental
Association to a pilot program to provide dental care at Edgemoor Geriatric
Hospital in Santee, California. He received a recognition award from The San
Diego County Dental Society for his time and dedication to the program. “THE
ANSWER” was developed from this pilot program and motivation from the
frustration of taking care of his father who had suffered multiple strokes and a
difficult time brushing his teeth.
Dr. Cloonan spent 10 years in the research and development of a unique tooth
cleaning solution called “THE ANSWER”. The product first patent was issued
in 1996. On August 8, 2003 Dr Richard A. Cloonan received his forth patent.
The product was primarily designed for children with developmental disabilities
and for adults that are medically compromised.
Dr. Cloonan is a member of The Navy League. For the past five years
through “OPERATION INTERDEPENDENCE” he has sponsored Marine
platoons deployed overseas in Afghanistan and Iraq . “The ANSWER” has
been included in their C-rats in a one ounce squeeze bottle. The Marines
preferred the solution over toothpaste since water is so scarce.
Association to a pilot program to provide dental care at Edgemoor Geriatric
Hospital in Santee, California. He received a recognition award from The San
Diego County Dental Society for his time and dedication to the program. “THE
ANSWER” was developed from this pilot program and motivation from the
frustration of taking care of his father who had suffered multiple strokes and a
difficult time brushing his teeth.
Dr. Cloonan spent 10 years in the research and development of a unique tooth
cleaning solution called “THE ANSWER”. The product first patent was issued
in 1996. On August 8, 2003 Dr Richard A. Cloonan received his forth patent.
The product was primarily designed for children with developmental disabilities
and for adults that are medically compromised.
Dr. Cloonan is a member of The Navy League. For the past five years
through “OPERATION INTERDEPENDENCE” he has sponsored Marine
platoons deployed overseas in Afghanistan and Iraq . “The ANSWER” has
been included in their C-rats in a one ounce squeeze bottle. The Marines
preferred the solution over toothpaste since water is so scarce.
Autobiography
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| The Cloonan Corporation |
Answer
| Is a Patented product |
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TRAINING:
Undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University with a minor in
Chemistry. Graduated from The University of Detroit School of Dentistry
in 1967.
1971 to 1982- Loma Linda School of Dentistry Implant Study Group.
1982- University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and
the Clinical Research Foundation one year study on Head,
Neck and Temporomandibular Pain Management.
HONORS:
1964 - Outstanding Achievement Award in Biochemistry at the
University of Detroit School of Dentistry.
1968 - While serving in Vietnam with Mag 16, a Marine Helicopter Group
he received The Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V for
providing Dental care for Vietnamese children.
1971 - Presidential Citation from President Nixon for establishing a Dental
Clinic for children on the Rincon Indian Reservation in California.
1973 - 1981- Served as a Trustee on the Fallbrook Elementary School Board.
1974 - Competed the requirements and became a member of the American
Academy of Implant Dentistry.
1979 - Completed the requirements and became a Fellow of
The Academy of General Dentistry.
1987 - Appointed Regional Dental Consultant for
California’s Delta Dental Dentical Program.
1987 - Appointed Dentist for the California Dental Association two year
Pilot Program to evaluate dental care at Edgemoor Geriatric Center
in Santee, California. Daniel J. Corrigan D.D.S. supervised this
Pilot Program which involved five Skilled Nursing Facilities in
California. Dr. Corrigan, is presently a Delta Dental Consultant.
Phone #916-861-2449.
1989 - Recognition Award from The San Diego County Dental Society
for developing criteria for Nursing Home care.
2002 - Recognition from California Legislature for supporting our military
personnel through Operation Interdependence.
2004 - Nominated for the American Dental Association 2004 Geriatric Oral
Health Care Award by the Arkansas Health Care Association and
the Arkansas Dental Association.
2005 - Received The Focus Award in Washington, D.C. from The National
Association of Geriatric Nursing Assistants for providing education,
recognition and support to caregivers.
2006 - Recognition from the Assistant Secretary of Defense for contribution to
our military personnel and work with the Marine Corp with the oral health care
solution.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Over 35 years in private practice as well as a volunteer Dentist in Skilled
Nursing Facilities.
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