Alumni Awards

The Alumni Association is proud to honor the exceptional achievements and contributions of our alumni community. 

2025 University at Buffalo Dental Alumni Association Awards

On Friday, Nov. 7, the University at Buffalo Dental Alumni Association celebrated the School of Dental Medicine’s alumni and honored guests during our Reunion Dinner Dance Gala at the Buffalo Convention Center.

UBDAA Honor Award

The Honor Award is given to an individual whose enthusiastic and untiring endeavors have helped to promote the continued growth, development and success of the UB School of Dental Medicine.

Raymond G. Miller, DDS ’85

Raymond G. Miller, DDS '85, receives 2025 Honor Award.

Raymond G. Miller, DDS ’85, and Dental Alumni Association President Joseph DeLuca, DDS '07.

Distinguished Service Award

The Distinguished Service Award is given in recognition of outstanding leadership, advocacy and support to the dental profession, the UB School of Dental Medicine and the Alumni Association.

Paul R. DiBenedetto, DDS ’79

Paul R. DiBenedetto, DDS ’79 receives the Distinguished Service Award.

Paul R. DiBenedetto, DDS ’79, and Dental Alumni Association President Joseph DeLuca, DDS '07.

Distinguished Alumni Award: School of Dental Medicine

The Distinguished Alumni Award is given in recognition of exceptional career accomplishments, community or university service, and research and scholarly activity.

Mary John, DDS '00 and Robert Lalor, DDS '00

Robert Lalor, DDS '00 and Mary John, DDS '00 receive the Distinguished Alumni Award from UB President Satish Tripathi.

Mary John, DDS '00, Robert Lalor, DDS '00 and UB President Satish K. Tripathi.

Senior Alumni Award Winner

Anthony Tardibuono, DDS ’25 is awarded the Senior Award by Dean Araujo, Dr. DeLuca and Dr. Hinchy.

Anthony Tardibuono – Class of 2025

Junior Alumni Award Winner

Jordan Chatelle ’26 is awarded the Junior Award by Dean Araujo.

Jordan Chatelle, Class of 2026

Nominations

The Alumni Association is currently accepting nominations for  the Honor Award and the Distinguished Service Award. If you know of an alum who is deserving of either honor, please contact us:

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Sherry Szarowski

Senior Director of Alumni Relations and Professional Engagement

Office of Alumni Relations and Professional Engagement

337 Squire Hall, Buffalo, NY 14214-8006

Phone: 716-829-6419; Fax: 716-829-3609

Email: ss287@buffalo.edu

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Mariah Troidl

Alumni Admin Assistant

Office of Alumni Relations and Professional Engagement

337 Squire Hall

Phone: 716-829-6419

Email: matroidl@buffalo.edu