Rigoberto Otaño Lugo

Specialist of 2nd Grade in Orthodontics, Ph.D. in Medical Sciences, Professor of Merit, Consultant Professor and Full Professor who was Dean of the School of Dentistry of ISCM-H for more than 15 years, Vice President of the Latin American Dental Federation (FOLA) in two periods and later its President and Executive Member of the International Dental Federation.

CURRICULUM SUMMARY
Dr. Rigoberto Otaño Lugo
Specialist of 2nd Grade in Orthodontics
Ph.D. in Medical Sciences
Professor of Merit
Consultant Professor
Full Professor

Aspects of Importance:
- Dean of the School of Dentistry of ISCM-H for more than 15 years, activity that culminated in 1983.
- Vice President of the Latin American Dental Federation (FOLA) in two periods.
- President of FOLA
- Executive Member of the International Dental Federation
- Medal for the 250th Anniversary of the University of La Habana
- Diploma as Founder of the Revolutionary National Militias at the University of La Habana. University Battalion.
- Pepito Tey Medal.
- Frank País Medal 2nd Grade.
- Medal for Cuban Education.
- Recognition for 50 Years of Service in Public Health.
- Honorary Member of the Cuban Society of Orthodontic Studies
- Member of the Ibero-American Federation of Orthodontics.
- Recognition from the Comandante en Jefe for participation in University Brigades of Social Work.
- Vice President of the Congress "Worker's Health" of AMECA.
- President of State Panels for the promotion of Teaching Categories.
- President of state panels for obtaining the degree of Specialist of First Grade in Orthodontics
- President of State Panel for obtaining the degree of Specialist of Second Grade
- Member of the Organizing Commission of the Congress of the Centennial of Dental Education in Cuba.
- Main Author in the preparation of the Book "Clinical Manual of Orthodontics" for postgraduate training, which obtained the Annual Health Award in 2010.
- Member of the Scientific Council of the School of Dentistry
- Member of the Faculty Committee to develop the Doctorate Program in Dentistry.
- Member of the Scientific Degrees Commission of the School of Dentistry.
- President of CARE for the preparation of a new Program for the Specialty of Orthodontics.
- Member of the Commission to analyze the development prospects of the Specialty.
- Member of the Commission to update the Practical Guides in Orthodontics.
- Member of the Commission of the Minister of Public Health on Ethics and Excellence in Medical Care
- Mentoring of foreign students in the Specialty of Orthodontics.
- Thesis Advisor for the Obtainment of the Scientific degree of Drs. Lourdes Verdugo and Alma L. Castro, from Mexico with the Research: Treatment and effects of Twin Block in Class II div.1 malocclusions and Development of a cephalometric design and its application in population aged 6 to 23 years in Sinaloa, Mexico. 2002-2003, respectively.
Thesis Advisor for the Obtainment of the Scientific Degree of Doctors in Medical Sciences of Doctors Rolando Castillo Hernández and Gladia Toledo Mayarí.
- President of the Panel for the defense of the Scientific Degree of Ph.D. in Medical Sciences of Dr. Oscar N. García-Roco.
- Member of the Panel for the examination of Professor Félix Companioni Landin for obtaining the degree of Ph.D. in Sciences
- Professor of Courses on Fixed Techniques in Orthodontics throughout the national territory.
- Lecture Professor and presenter of Scientific Works at National and International Events within and outside the Country, throughout his career.
- Medal "Historic Footprint of Cuban Dentistry".
- Medal "100 Years of Public Health in Cuba".
- Specialist of 2nd Grade in Orthodontics
- Full Professor and Consultant.
- Professor of Merit.