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Department of Restorative Dentistry
215 Squire Hall
Buffalo, New York 14214-3008
(716) 829-2864
Dr. Edward Monaco, D.D.S., Program Director
Prothsodontics Certificate Program
This Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics educates qualified dentists for the specialized practice of prosthodontics, and fulfills the academic and clinical requirements of the American Board of Prosthodontics. The curriculum can be flexible for individual needs but primarily enables students to attain the special knowledge and skills for proficiency in the theoretical and practical aspects of Prosthodontics. The didactic and clinical components provide: advanced education in related and relevant biological and biomaterial sciences; in-depth experiences in fixed, removable, and implant prosthodontics; multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment planning; exposure to maxillofacial prosthetics at Roswell Park Cancer Institute; understanding and clinical experience in occlusion, temporomandibular disorders, orofacial pain, and geriatrics; the design, methodology, and analysis of research; and training in teaching. The program is 36 months duration with 60 percent of that time devoted to patient and laboratory services. Upon satisfactory completion of the prescribed courses of instruction, a Certificate of Proficiency in Prosthodontics will be awarded to the student.
Prothsodontics/Ph.D. Program
The Prosthodontics/Ph.D. program generally requires 5 to 7 years for completion. Students are required to perform research and complete a thesis at the Ph.D. level for this program. The Ph.D. in Oral Biology is administered by Dr. Sarah Gaffen (716-829-2786). Students on this track are usually supported by a training grant funded by the National Institute for Dental Craniofacial Research. Please note that NIDCR support is available only to U.S. citizens, or to those persons with Permanent Resident status. However, support for non-citizens ineligible for NIDCR fellowships usually is available from teaching assistantships, or from individual faculty mentors with research funds.
Prothsodontics/M.S. in Oral Sciences Program
The research component of the Prosthodontics/M.S. Program in Oral Sciences is administered through the office of Dr. Ernesto DeNardin (716-829-3998). This track requires a minimum of 36 months to complete, and involves research in a variety of areas at the Masters Degree level. At the present time there is no funding available for students enrolled in this program. It runs concurrently with the Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics.
Please note that applicants wishing to pursue both the Prosthodontics Certificate and the Ph.D. or M.S. research programs must apply separately for each program. Please check the appropriate box on the application form to indicate which graduate program you are applying to (M.S. or Ph.D.), in conjunction with the Prosthodontics Certificate.
Applications must be completed by October 1st of the previous year (ex. October 1, 2008 for Fall 2009 admission).
Application Requirements:
1. On-line Application
- Please Note: Non-immigrants must complete the International On-line Application; check the box for "International Applicant" after selecting degree program on the Interactive Graduate Application Site (GRADMIT)
2. $50.00 non-refundable application fee
3. Three letters of recommendation.
4. Official transcripts from EVERY college/university attended
ATTENTION RE-APPLICANTS: Please complete an on-line application, send the $50.00 application fee and any updated information. All other documents remain on file.
International Applicants (in addition to the requirements listed above):
5. Official TOEFL Score Report at or above minimum of 550 (written) / 213 (computer based) / 79 (internet based) or better obtained within eighteen months of the application deadline.
Official TOEFL Score Reports must be submitted by using the institution and department codes below:
Institution Code: 2925 SUNY U at Buffalo
Department Code: 38 Dentistry
6. UB Financial Form
7. Official financial documents (as described on the UB Financial Form)
8. Photoopy of passport biographical page
9. Photocopy of your current I-20 AND the F-1 visa stamp in your passport if you are currently an F-1 student
10. Official college/university transcripts (original language and official English translation)
11. Certified true copy of University diploma
ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD BE SENT TO:
Ms. Kristin Yager
Advanced Education Admissions
Prosthodontics Program
School of Dental Medicine
University at Buffalo
315 Squire Hall
Buffalo, NY 14214-8006
* All documents become property of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and are not returnable to the applicant.
If you have questions regarding the application process please contact:
Ms. Kristin Yager, Advanced Education Admissions Coordinator, Telephone: (716) 829-2839, E-mail kmyager2@buffalo.edu
PROFESSORS
Davis Garlapo, D.D.S.
Carlos Munoz-Viveros, D.D.S.
Norman Schaaf, D.D.S.
CLINICAL ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS
Jane D. Brewer, D.D.S., M.S.
Frank Lauciello, D.D.S.
CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSORS
Marshall Fagin, D.D.S.
Theodore Jenkins, D.D.S.
Hyeong-Il Kim, D.D.S.
Jennifer Kuracina, D.D.S.
Ed Monaco, D.D.S., Program Director
Courses
RDN950 Advanced Prosthodontic Clinics This course provides in-depth clinical experience in fixed, removable, and implant prosthodontics. The multidisciplinary clinic with periodontal and endodontic Advanced Education Students, allows ready consultation and treatment modalities.
RDN937 Prosthetic Seminar and Literature Review This seminar series is divided into two parts. The seminar series meets one-half-day-per-week and extends over six semesters to complete the didactic program of Prosthodontics and Related Disciplines. These are participation and presentation seminars by students, faculty and guests. The literature reviews are one and one half hour sessions per week iver the six semesters and are designed to conver the pertinent literature related to the disciplines or prosthodontics.
RDN930 Preclinical Technique This course refines psychomotor skills, develops competence in self assessment, and the ability to perform the myriad of prosthodontic clinical and laboratory procedures.
RDN932 Advanced Ceramics This course develops skills that expand upon the conventional porcelain fused to metal restorations. The student will also demonstrate esthetic parameters, various facial margins, and the veneer restorations.
RDN928 Perio-Prosthodontics Seminar
ODS 514 Anatomy and Physiology of the Masticatory System
PER 914 Postgraduate Treatment Planning
PER 908 Implant Dentistry
PER 978 Postgraduate Pharmacology
ANA 605 Head and Neck Anatomy
OS 506 Biomaterials
OS 501 Morphology
OS 503 Biochemistry
OS 502 Pain
OS 504 Microbiology
ORB 545 Dynamics of Bone
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