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Sebastian Ciancio, DDS
Distinguished Service Professor and Chairman, Department of Periodontics and Endodontics
Director, Center for Dental Studies
Office Address
E-Mail: ciancio@buffalo.edu
Faculty Profile
SEBASTIAN G. CIANCIO, D.D.S
Sebastian G. Ciancio, D.D.S., is Professor and Chairman in the Department of Periodontology and Director of the Center for Dental Studies at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo, in Buffalo, New York. In addition he is Clinical Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at the University and a Consultant for the Veterans Administration Medical Center and the Erie County Medical Center.
Dr. Ciancio received his degree in Dentistry (D.D.S.) from the School of Dentistry of SUNY where he also completed an NIH Research Fellowship in the Department of Physiology and Fellowships in Pharmacology and Periodontology. His postdoctoral work included studies in Biostatistics at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Periodontology at SUNY; Radio-isotope Techniques at Western New York Nuclear Center; and Clinical Pharmacology at Vanderbilt University.
He has authored or co-authored well over 100 publications pertaining to periodontal disease. His work has appeared in such major dental journals at the Journal of Periodontology, the Journal of Periodontal Research, the Journal of the American Dental Association, the International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, and Periodontology 2000. He is co-author of Clinical Pharmacology for the Dental Professional and editor of ADA Guide to Dental Therapeutics. Currently, Dr. Ciancio is Editor of Biological Therapies in Dentistry, a bi-monthly newsletter for dental professionals, Editor of Periodontal Insights, and Consultant for the Journal of Periodontology.
Dr. Ciancio is an active member of several professional organizations: He is Chairperson of the United States Pharmacopeia Convention, Inc., Committee on Revision to Represent Dentistry; Consultant and past co-chair of the Council on Scientific Affairs of the American Dental Association; Past President of the American Academy of Periodontology; President of the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation, and Director of the annual Chautauqua Dental Congress. He is also a member of the International and American Association for Dental Research, and the Federation Dentaire Internationale.
In recognition of his contributions to dental science, Dr. Ciancio has received numerous honors: Fellow of the International College of Dentists; Past President of Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutics Group of the International and American Association of Dental Research (IADR); Special Citation from the American Academy of Periodontology; Honorary Recognition Award from the University of Chile at Valparaiso; Service Citation from the Pharmacology and Therapeutics Division of the IADR; Orban Memorial Dental Man of the Year Award, presented by Loyola University, Buffalo Dental Alumni Association, the Gies Foundation Award in Periodontics, the Clinical Research Award presented by The American Academy of Periodontology, and the Jarvie-Burkhart Award presented by the Dental Society of the State of New York (DSSNY). He is also listed in Who's Who in Continuing Education as a leading continuing education lecturer. He has presented continuing education courses throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe as well as Brazil, Chile, and Japan.
Research Profile
My main area of research is related to the role of chemical agents as adjuncts to periodontal therapy. My studies are primarily involved with oral hygiene devices, such as toothbrushes and irrigation as well as chemical agents used in dentifrices, mouthrinses, and other delivery devices. These products are mainly designed to treat gingivitis. My research related to periodontal disease deals pharmacologic medications and their impact on the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease. My studies have been related to local delivery agents as well as systemic medications.
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Representative publications
Besides being Editor of The American Dental Association's "ADA Guide to Dental Therapeutics" and also editor of both "Biological Therapies in Dentistry" (bi-monthly newletter for the dental professionals) and "Periodontal Insights" (a quarterly journal), I have over 100 scientific papers that have been published including but not limited to:
J Periodontol, 67:1055-1059, 1996. Ciancio SG. Medications as a Risk Factor for Periodontal Disease..
J Clin Perio, Vol. 24:260-263,1997. A Clinical Comparison of Two Electric Toothbrush Designs. O Shibly, R. E. Schifferle, S. G. Ciancio, M. Tarakji, M. L. Mather.
J Clin Dent, Vol 8, 4:100-102, 1997. J. A. Cianciola, M. L. Algieri, P. Bush, M. Lauciello, A. Ho, S. G. Ciancio. Duration and Intensity of Anesthetic Effect Produced by Canker Sore Medications.
J Clin Dent, Vol. 8, 5:145-149,1997. O. Shibly, SG Ciancio, M Kazmierczak, RE Cohen, ML Mather, A Ho, M Bessinger. Clinical Evaluation of the Effect of A Hydrogen Peroxide Mouth Rinse, Sodium Bicarbonate Dentifrice, and Mouth Moisturizer on Oral Health.
American Journal of Dentistry, Vol. 10, 2:57-112, 1997. A. Felo, O. Shibly, S.G. Ciancio, F.R. Lauciello, and A. Ho. Effects of subgingival chlorhexidine irrigation on peri-implant maintenance.
New York State Dental Journal, October:32-36, 1997. Ciancio SG. Medications as risk factors for caries and periodontal disease.
J Periodontol 69:989-997, 9/98. Jeffcoat MK, Bray KS, Ciancio SG, Dentino AR, Fine DH, Gordon JM, Gunsolley JC, Killoy WJ, Lowenguth RA, Magnusson RI, Offenbacher S, Palcanis KG, Proskin HM, Finkelman RD, Flashner M. Adjunctive use of a subgingival controlled-release chlorhexidine chip (PerioChip) reduces probing pocket depth and improves attachment level compared with scaling and root planing alone.
Periodontal Insights 5:14-17, 3/98. Ciancio S, Shibly O, Mather M, Ho A, Al-Suwyed A, Al-Mubarak S. A comparative clinical evaluation of the Butler G.U.M.® Pulse Plaque Remover to a Manual and Electric Toothbrush.
Compendium Spec. Issue Fall 1998;46-53. Ciancio S. Periodontal Aspects of Systemic Health Medications: Impact on dental diagnosis and treatment planning.
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