Dr.
Anthony M.
Lafornara, DDS FAGD
1660 Hopkins Rd. Getzville, NY 14068 (716) 689-7713 Fax (716) 689-1002
Curriculum Vitae
Education:
- State University of New York at Buffalo B.A. (Biology) 1977
- State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine- DDS 1981 (Minor Endodontics)
Post Doctoral Education:
- Veterans Administration Hospital at Buffalo- Dental General Practice Residency Program 1982
- United States Dental Institute- Orthodontic Program 1987
- Academy of General Dentistry – Fellowship awarded 1993
- The Pankey Institute- Temporomandibular joint dysfunctions, occlusion and myofacial pain disorders
- Nobel Biocare-Surgical Dental Implant Placement 2004
- American Dental Association recognition of 1000 hours of continuing education 2007
- Diplomate of The American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine 2007
- Fellow International Congress of Oral Implantologists 2007
Professional Experience:
- Experienced dentist since 1981; general dentistry, implantology, temporomandibular joint disorders, orthodontics, periodontal and oral surgery, endodontics, prosthetics, restorative dentistry, and treatment of sleep disorder breathing.
- Volunteer faculty SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine 2007-2011. Train sleep fellows in oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea in our office and at the monthly core lecture series.
Professional Affiliations:
- American Dental Association
- New York State Dental Association
- Eighth District Dental Society
- Academy of General Dentistry-Fellow
- Faculty State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine: Department of Sleep Medicine
- International Congress of Oral Implantologists-Fellow