EDUCATION

SUNY Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine

• Doctor of Dental Surgery, May 1999
• Minor in Oral Diagnostic Sciences

Fellowship in Oral Oncology
Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY

• Treatment of Oral Cancer patients in all phases.
• Participating in periodic journal review, patient care conferences, and weekly resident meetings with surrounding resident programs

SUNY Buffalo, School of Physical Therapy and Exercise Science

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, May 1993, Cum Laude
• One year collegiate wrestling

Niagara County Community College

• Athletic Academic All-American 2 years
• Deans List
• Two years collegiate wrestling, one year captain

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Pediatric Dentistry Externship, Summer 1998
Children's Hospital, Buffalo, NY

• Provided all phases of dental care for pediatric patients including emphasis on preventative dentistry, operative procedures, orthodontic evaluation, and hygiene education.
• Participated in the Comprehensive Oral Health for Disabled Youth Program.

General Dentistry Externship, Summer 1998
Millard Fillmore Hospital, Buffalo, NY

• Delivered all phases of dental care including exodontia, prosthodontics, emergency treatment and consulting on the units.
• Dr. Rosanne Modica, Director.

EMPLOYMENT

Physical Therapist, May 1993-1999
Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, NY
Staff Builders Home Health Care, Niagara Falls, NY
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, Niagara Falls, NY

• Treatment of acute care, rehabilitation, and geriatric patients
• Provided physical therapy services ~25 hours per week throughout Dental School as well

Fellowship in Oral Oncology, May 1999-2000
Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY

• Treatment of Oral Cancer patients in all phases.
• Participating in periodic journal review, patient care conferences, and weekly resident meetings with surrounding resident programs.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Child Educator, February 1997, 1998
National Children's Dental Health Month, Buffalo, NY

• Lectured and answered questions at local elementary schools concerning dental care

Guest Lecturer, January 1998, 1999
LaSalle Senior High School, Niagara Falls, NY

• Educated students on importance of proper oral hygiene

AFFILIATIONS

• American Dental Association
• New York State Dental Association
• Eighth District Dental Society, Two years as Chairperson for Council on the New Dentist
• Niagara County Dental Society, President 2007