GENERAL INFORMATION

Esthetic dentistry is devoted to the restoration of the dentition in both a functional and esthetic state. During the past decade, there has been a rapid expansion in our knowledge of esthetic dentistry through basic and clinical research, leading to the development of a multitude of new restorative materials and clinical techniques.

The UB Esthetic Dentistry Education Center establishes the parameters for teaching and formulates the necessary standards for education and research in this new domain.

LEADERSHIP
Dr. Fred McIntyre has established a legacy on the cutting edge of esthetic dentistry at the University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine. Beginning in 1987, Dr. McIntyre developed the first undergraduate couse for seniors and stimulated private support for student research in esthetic dentistry education through continuing education. Dr. McIntyre is widely published and has lectured at numerous conferences on developments in the field.

EDEC Programs and Course Offerings

1. Postgraduate Series in Esthetic Dentistry 2. Subject Mastery Modules 3. Patient Mastery Program 4. Residency/Graduate Training 5. Customized Programs 6. Predoctoral Training

CONTACTS

Continuing Dental Education

• address 114 Squire Hall, Buffalo, NY 14214
• phone 716.829-2320
• toll free 800.756.0328
• fax 716 829 2484
• e-mail UBCDE@BUFFALO.EDU

Frederick McIntyre, DDS, MS, EDEC Director

• address 222 Squire Hall, Buffalo, NY 14214
• phone 716.829.2862
• fax 716.829.2440
• e-mail fmmc@buffalo.edu

Directions, Maps
UB South campus map
Driving directions

CREDITS AND CERTIFICATION
Continuing Education credits are certified by University at Buffalo, Continuing Dental Education. All courses are acceptable by the AGD, the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, ADHA and DANB and courses relating to the scientific or clinical practice of dentistry are acceptable by the ADA (CERP) and toward mandatory NYS CE requirements.

UB/CDE is an ADA (CERP) approved provider and an approved sponsor for NYS and verifies at least one full-time employee and the facilities, equipment, and financial and physical resources to provide such programs as required by NYS Education Law. Credit toward mandatory NYS CE must be met from attendance at formal courses in appropriate subject areas offered by approved sponsors. (Courses that are not relevant to patient care and/or clinically related, such as practice management, accounting, finance, statistics, self-help, etc., are not acceptable.)

ACCEPTED NATIONAL PROGRAM PROVIDER - FAGD/MAGD Credit - 9/1/1994 to 12/31/2003
To earn the Fellowship Award, members must earn a minimum of 500 approved continuing dental education credits and pass a comprehensive 400-question examination. Dentists must also be an Academy of General Dentistry member for five continuous years and attend the Convocation Ceremony held at the Annual Meeting. Challenging themselves to attain Fellowship allows dentists to remain current with what is new in dentistry, to incorporate the latest techniques into their practices and network with other leaders in the field.

Requirement for Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry
To attain Mastership, members must first have attained Fellowship status in the Academy of General Dentistry. They must then earn an additional 600 approved continuing education credits, meeting minimum requirements in certain dental disciplines, of which 400 hours are hands-on courses. Thus, a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry has taken a total of 1,100 hours of continuing education and studied 16 disciplines in dentistry.

FACILITIES
The Esthetic Dentistry Education Center is located in a magnificent 16-chair facility in the Dental School on UBs South Campus.