Certificate, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (1986)
DDS, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (1984)
BA, Saint Louis University (1979)
Employment:
Interim Chair, Pediatric And Community Dentistry, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine School of Dental Medicine (2013-present)
Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatric And Community Dentistry, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine School of Dental Medicine (2004-present)
Medical Director, Craniofacial Clinic, Women & Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo, Craniofacial Clinic (2000-present)
Assistant Dean for Community Affairs, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (1999-present)
Dentist and Managing Partner, University Pediatric Dentistry, P.C. (1986-present)
Medical Director, Pediatric Dental Service, Women & Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo, Pediatric Dental Service (2009–2010)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatric And Community Dentistry, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine School of Dental Medicine (1986–2004)
Resident, Pediatric And Community Dentistry, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (1984–1986)
Professional Memberships:
Western New York Association of Pediatric Dentists (1998–present)
American Cleft Palate (1996–2000)
8th District Dental Society (1986–present)
Erie County Dental Society (1986–present)
American Dental Association (1984–present)
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (1984–present)
Presentations:
"A Review of doing Pediatric Dental Research" AAPD Annual Meeting (2013)
"A Review of doing Pediatric Dental Research" University at Buffalo Resident and Student Scholarly Day (2013)
"Postoperative Pain after Third Molar Surgery using Dexmedetomidine Sedation Research" AAPD Annual Meeting (2013)
"A Retrospective Review of Deep Sedation: Pre-Teens Undergoing Oral Surgery" ASA Annual Meeting (2012)
"The Use of Dexmedetomidine Deep IV Sedation For Third Molar Extractions" ASA Annual Meeting (2012)
"A new Approach to Intranasal Sedation" AAPD Annual Meeting (2012)
"A retrospective review of deep sedation for preteen children in the OMFS office" AAPD Annual Meeting (2012)
"Adjusting the pH of midazolam for intranasal use" AAPD Annual Meeting (2012)
"Can intranasal applied local anesthesia provide upper incisor analgesia in adult volunteers" AAPD Annual Meeting (2012)
"Deep sedation for third molar extractions in adults using dexmedetomidine" AAPD Annual Meeting (2012)
"Intranasal dexmedetomidine for dental sedation" IARS (2012)
"The BIS monitor and airway complications during deep sedation" IARS (2012)
"A Novel Method to Secure a PICU Endotracheal Tube" ASA Annual Meeting (2011)
"A Comparison of IN dexmedetomidine and PO midazolam for pediatric dental sedation" AAPD Annual Meeting (2011)
"A New teaching Program for Pediatric Dental Sedation" AAPD Annual Meeting (2011)
"Behavior in the dental chair and obesity?" AAPD Annual meeting (2011)
"Comparing OSBRS to Procedural Room Noise Level" NYSSA Conference for Anesthesiology Residents and Fellows (2011)
"How deep is sedation for OMFS outpatient surgery: An assessment using the BISmonitor" AAPD Annual Meeting (2011)
"Obesity and dental caries" AAPD Annual Meeting (2011)
"Using the BIS monitor during deep IV sedation." ASA Annual meeting. (2010)
"A novel method for securing the ETT in the Pediatric Patient." AAPD Annual meeting. (2010)
"IV sedation using for OMFS outpatient surgery: A Case Series." AAPD Annual Meeting. (2010)
"Success with Pediatric Dental Sedation: Can we Predict it?" AAPD Annual meeting (2010)
"Complications using propofol for Sedation to extract wisdom teeth: A Case Series." IARS Annual Meeting. (2010)
"Noise in the Pediatric Operating Room." STA (2010)
"Using noise levels as an assessment of pediatric sedation." STA (2010)
"Intra-nasal dexmedetomidine for pediatric dental sedation." ASA Annual Meeting. (2009)
"Noise in the pediatric operating room." ASA Annual Meeting (2009)
"A scoring system to assess nasal discomfort during intra-nasal drug administration." AAPD Annual meeting. (2009)
"A scoring system to assess nasal discomfort during intra-nasal drug administration." Western New York Pediatric Dental Society Meeting. (2009)
"Intra-nasal dexmedetomdine for pediatric dental sedation: A case series." AAPD Annual meeting. (2009)
"The addition of lidocaine to reduce intranasal discomfort during IN midazolam administration." AAPD Annual meeting. (2009)
"Using a noise logger to assess the efficacy of conscious sedation in pediatric dental patients." AAPD Annual meeting. (2009)
"Using a noise logger to assess the efficacy of conscious sedation in pediatric dental patients." Western New York Pediatric Dental Society Meeting (2009)
"A scoring system to assess nasal discomfort during intra-nasal drug administration." UB Dental School Student Research Day. (2009)
"Intra-nasal dexmedetomdine for pediatric dental sedation: A case series." UB Dental School Student Research Day. (2009)
"The addition of lidocaine to reduce intranasal discomfort during IN midazolam administration." UB Dental School Student Research Day. (2009)
"Using a noise logger to assess the efficacy of conscious sedation in pediatric dental patients." UIB Dental School Student Research Day. (2009)
"A novel method for assessing conscious sedation in children." European Society of Anaesthesiology Congress. (2008)
"Predicting behavior during oral conscious sedation in the pediatric dental patient." European Society of Anaesthesiology Congress. (2008)
"A Comparison of Four Different Techniques for Pediatric Dental Sedation." ADEA 85th Annual Session and Exhibition (2008)
"A Comparison of Four Different Techniques for Pediatric Dental Sedation." UB Resident Poster Day (2008)
"Prediction of Behavior during Oral Conscious Sedation in the Pediatric Dental Patient." ADEA 85th Annual Session and Exhibition (2008)
"Conscious Sedation for Pediatric Dental Restorations/Extractions: A Case Series." 4th Paediatric Sedation Conference: How to do it safely. (2007)
"Is it Possible to Attenuate the Pain of Intranasal Drug Administration?" 4th Paediatric Sedation Conference: How to do it safely. (2007)
"Setting up a Pediatric Dental Conscious Sedation Clinic: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach." 4th Paediatric Sedation Conference: How to do it safely. (2007)
"The Use of Intranasal Naloxone and Flumazenil to Reverse Deep Sedation in the Dental Clinic: A Case Report." 4th Paediatric Sedation Conference: How to do it safely. (2007)
"Is It Possible to Attenuate the Pain of Intranasal Drug Administration?" American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 60th Annual Session (2007)
Mayor Byron Brown's Pediatric Dental Task Force; Member (2013–present)
ASC Committee Women & Children's Hospital Of Buffalo; Member (2012–present)
Medical Advisory Committee Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo; Member (2009–2011)
School of Dental Medicine, Appeals Board; Chair (2005–2012)
Give Kids a Smile Day; Organizing Committee Member (2005–present)
Smile Education Day; Organizing Committee Member (2005–present)
Give Kids A Smile Day; Director (2003–2004)
Southern Tier Health Commissions; Member (2002–present)
Special Olympics Oral health education component; Advisor (2002)
Medical Advisory Committee Women & Children's Hospital Of Buffalo; Member (2002–2004)
Block Time Committee Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo; Member (2000–present)
Surgical Care Committee Women & Children's Hospital Of Buffalo; Member (2000–present)
Peer Review Board Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo; Member (1998–2000)
School of Dental Medicine, Appeals Board; Member (1998–1994)
School of Dental Medicine, Judicial Council Committee; Member (1997–present)
Mobile Dental Van Mobile dental van that treats underserved children in Chautaqua County; Director (1997–2010)
Comprehensive Oral Health for Disabled Youth (COHDY); Member (1996–present)
Smile Education Day; Director (1995–2004)
Year Round Community Outreach - Education Educational Community Dentistry component where dental students/residents have the opportunity to experience community dentistry during weekly outreach events for all types of vulnerable populations, not just children.; Director (1995–present)
Miles For Smiles Grassroots volunteer organization dedicated to raising money for physically/mentally disabled children who need dental care and the Craniofacial Center of Western New York for children with cleft lip/palate.; Member (1994–present)
School of Dental Medicine, Curriculum Committee; Member (1992–1994)
Infection Control Committee Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo; Member (1990–1994)
Maternal and Infant Health Clinic prenatal dental talks - emphasizes importance of establishing infant dental home and caring for infant teeth; Advisor (1986–present)
Low Birth Weight/Premature Dental Plate Program plate to protect the palate from indentation from an intubation breathing/feeding tube; Director (1986–present)