Study suggests interdental brushes and water picks work best to prevent gum disease, finds no extra power in powered toothbrushes, lists best mouth rinses and more Do probiotics prevent gum disease? Is flossing necessary? Many patients are unable to confidently answer these questions and more due to the abundance of conflicting medical information. However, new … Read more
Grant extends reach of UB dental program to Erie County’s underserved, including older adults and people with disabilities The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine has received a $780,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to expand its successful S-Miles to Go dental program through the addition of a second, drivable mobile dental … Read more
Chester J. Gary, DDS, JD, clinical assistant professor of restorative dentistry in the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, received the second and third place 2020 William J. Gies Editorial Award from the American Association of Dental Editors & Journalists and the American Dental Education Association’s ADEAGies Foundation. The Gies Editorial Award honors the … Read more
In honor of the late Robert Genco, DDS, PhD, a longtime professor and prolific researcher in the University at Buffalo’s School of Dental Medicine, multinational oral health care company Sunstar Group has donated $1 million to establish a new endowed fund in Genco’s name. It’s a fitting tribute to the 40-plus year partnership Genco spearheaded … Read more
The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and university spinoff OptiMed Technology were awarded a $50,000 manufacturing grant from the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund to accelerate the development of their products to the market. OptiMed Technology utilizes nanotechnology to develop toothpaste and 3D-printed denture materials that treat irreversible gum overgrowth and fungal infections, conditions … Read more
Renowned forensic dentist Mary Bush lands book deal for Buffalo-based crime series Mary Bush has always been fascinated by murder. As a teen, Bush devoured Agatha Christie murder mystery novels and penned chapters of fan fiction. She later pursued a career in forensic dentistry, during which she analyzed evidence from criminal cases from across the … Read more