A native of Colombia, South America, Dr. Ricardo A. Perez now resides in Bethesda Maryland with his wife, Christi, and two children, Meagan and Dominick.  Dr. Perez has been a practicing pediatric dentist in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area for 14 years. Following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, both dentists in Colombia, Dr. Perez has become a highly regarded expert in pediatric dentistry within the community.

 "With the legacy of my father and grandfather, denitstry seemed a natural choice for me. I became a pediatric dentist because I love the long term relationship that is established with the young patient.  Having the opportunity and privilege to educate and be a positive role model for my patients from an early age through college is gratifying."

After graduating from the University of Santo Thomas’ School of Dentistry in 1987, Dr. Perez came to the United States to specialize in Pediatric Dentistry.  He completed the Pediatric Dentistry residency program at Children's National Medical Center, Washington, D.C., in 1991 where he maintains his privileges as a staff member. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. 

Community service is very important to Dr. Perez and his family.  Prior to your first visit you might cross paths with Dr. Perez while he is coaching a soccer game, supporting a local school fund raiser, or visiting a local school promoting dental health.  Dr. Perez also contributes a significant amount of his time volunteering with Operation Smile International, with the Spanish Catholic Center Dental Clinic, and with  the D.C. Dental Society.

"Our practice emphasizes the prevention of oral and dental disease and the maintenance of good oral health through education.  In collaboration with a healthy diet, preventing cavities can be as simple as brushing and flossing your child's teeth daily."

                                                            Ricardo A. Perez, D.D.S., P.C.