Frank A. Scannapieco

Frank Scannapieco

Frank A. Scannapieco

Chair and SUNY Distinguished Professor of Oral Biology, Associate Dean for Faculty and Professional Development

Department of Oral Biology

School of Dental Medicine

Specialty/Research Focus

Oral Biology; Periodontics

Contact Information
Foster Hall
Room 109
3435 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214
Phone: (716) 829-3373
Fax: (716) 829-3942
fas1@buffalo.edu
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Professional Summary:

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Field of Specialization-Microbiology/Biochemistry

Research Interests - Oral microbiology; Mechanisms of dental plaque formation; Saliva-bacterium interactions; Relationships between oral disease and systemic disease, including respiratory infections, diabetes and cancer; salivary biomarkers of disease.

Education and Training:
  • PhD, Oral Biology, University at Buffalo (1991)
  • Cert, Periodontics, University at Buffalo (1989)
  • DMD, Dentistry, University of Connecticut (1985)
  • MS, Biology, Northeastern University (1980)
  • BS, Biology, University of Connecticut (1977)

Employment:
  • Chairman, University at Buffalo (2004-present)
  • Professor, Oral Biology, University at Buffalo (2002-present)
  • Member of Faculty, Graduate School of Education, University of Buffalo (1991-present)
  • Associate Chair, Oral Biology, University of Buffalo (1999–2004)
  • Associate Professor, Oral Biology, University of Buffalo (1996–2002)
  • Volunteer Staff, Buffalo Veterans Administration Medical Center (1994–2002)
  • Assistant Professor, Oral Biology, University of Buffalo (1991–1996)
  • Instructor, Oral Biology, University of Buffalo (1990–1991)
  • Postdoctoral Research Associate, Buffalo, University of Buffalo (1985–1991)
  • Clinical Instructor, University of Buffalo (1987–1990)
  • Resident in Periodontics, University of Buffalo (1985–1989)
  • NIH Summer Research Fellow, University of Connecticut Health Center (1981–1984)
  • Research Assistant, Oral Diagnostic Sciences, University of Connecticut Health Center (1981)
  • Research Assistant, Division of Infectious Disease, Children's Hospital Medical Center (1979–1981)
  • Research Student, Microbiology and Immunology, Forsyth Dental Center (1978–1980)
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant, Biological Sciences, Northeastern University (1977–1979)
  • Bacteriologist, Microbiology and Immunology, Waterbury Hospital Health Center (1977–1978)
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Awards and Honors:
  • SUNY Distinguished Professor (2021)
  • American Association for Dental Research Irwin Mandel Distinguished Mentoring Award (2020)
  • International Association for Dental Research Distinguished Scientist Award in Oral Biology (2019)
  • Fellow, American Association for Dental Research (2017)
  • The Task Force on Design and Analysis in Oral Health Research (2009)
  • William J. Gies Award for Achievement, American Dental Education Associatio (2009)
  • Elected Treasurer, American Association for Dental Research (2009)
  • State University of New York Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarsh (2008)
  • American Dental Education Assoc. Leadership Institute Fellow (2004)
  • University at Buffalo Top 100 Federal Grantee Award (2003)
  • American Dental Education Assoc. Leadership Institute Fellow (2003)
  • University at Buffalo Nominee for the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Assis (2000)
  • National Dental Honor Society (1998)
  • Association for the Advancement of Dental Research Award (1998)
  • NIH-Dentist-Scientist Award (1990)
  • E.H. Hatton Award (1989)
  • NIH-Dentist-Scientist Award (1989)
  • NIH-Dentist-Scientist Award (1988)
  • NIH-Dentist-Scientist Award (1987)
  • NIH-Dentist-Scientist Award (1986)
  • Pierre Fauchard Award (1985)
  • Quintessence Research Award (1985)
  • NIH-Dentist-Scientist Award (1985)
  • NIH-Summer Research Fellow (1984)
  • NIH-Summer Research Fellow (1983)
  • NIH-Summer Research Fellow (1982)
  • NIH-Summer Research Fellow (1981)
  • Teaching Fellow (1979)
  • Teaching Fellow (1978)
  • Teaching Fellow (1977)

Research Expertise:
  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Oral-Systemic Interactions
  • Periodontology
  • Saliva

Grants and Sponsored Research:
  • September 2018–August 2020
    Secondary Analysis of EHR Data to Examine Relative Impact of Oral Health History on Incident Pneumonia by Settings. 09/15/2018 – 08/31/2019.
    NIH
    Role: Co-Investigator
  • July 2013–June 2018
    Advanced Training in Oral Biology
    NIH-NIDCR
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $1,000,000
  • April 2012–April 2017
    Amylase Binding and Gene Expression in S. gordonii.
    NIH-NIDCR
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $1,250,000
  • September 2009–September 2012
    Saliva and Serum Inflammatory Biomarkers in Periodontitis: A Study in Older Women
    NIH
    Role: Co-Investigator
    $372,016
  • August 2008–June 2009
    Comprehensive Research Training for Oral Health Sciences
    NIH
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $10,000
  • August 2003–June 2009
    Comprehensive Research Training for Oral Health Sciences
    National Institute of Health
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $2,030,895
  • April 2004–December 2008
    Amylase-Binding Streptococci, Dental Plaque and Caries
    NIH, USPHS
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $1,532,810
  • August 2003–July 2008
    Comprehensive Training for Oral Health Scientists
    USPHS-NIH
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $2,030,895
  • July 2004–June 2007
    Oral Health and Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
    National Institute if Dental and Craniofacial Research
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $2,193,532
  • July 2004–June 2007
    Oral Health and Ventilator-Associated Pneumoniae
    NIH, USPHS
    Role: Co-Principal Investigator
    $1,140,607
  • April 2004–March 2007
    Salivary Biomarkers to Predict Alveolar Bone Loss
    NIH
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $392,500
  • September 2004–August 2005
    Periodontal Host-Pathogen Conference
    NIH
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $34,000
  • July 2000–June 2005
    Short-Term Training: Students in Health
    NIH
    Role: Principal Investigator
  • June 1980–June 2004
    USPHS-NIH-T32DE07106-19. Short-term training: Students in Health Professional School.
    National Institute of Health
    Role: Principal Investigator
  • January 2002–December 2003
    Studies of the flp operon in A. actinomycetemcomitans
    National Institute for Dental & Craniofacial Research
    Role: Co-Investigator
    $156,000
  • September 1996–June 2001
    D.D.S./Ph.D. Combined Training Program.
    NIDR
    Role: Co-Investigator
    $81,864
  • July 1996–June 2001
    Training in Fundamental and Applied Oral Health Research.
    NIDR
    Role: Co-Investigator
    $377,364
  • August 1997–July 1998
    Comprehensive Center Developmental Grant: University at Buffalo.
    NIDR
    Role: Co-Investigator
    $100,000
  • July 1985–June 1995
    Dentist Scientist Award
    NIDR
    Role: Co-Investigator
    $669,938
  • August 1986–June 1989
    Association Between Salivary Biomarker Concentration and Radiographic Bone Loss
    UB Foundation
    Role: Principal Investigator
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Journal Articles:

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Books and Book Chapters:

  • Scannapieco FA, Ruhl S. The Oral Environment. 2019.
  • Desai S, Scannapieco FA, Lepore MS, Anolik R, Glick M. Diseases of the Respiratory Tract. Burket's Oral Medicine. 11th Edition. 2008.
  • Desai, S, Scannapieco FA, Lepore, M, Anolik, R, Glick, M. Respiratory Diseases (Chapter 12). In: Burket‘s Oral Medicine, 11th Edition, In Press. Burket‘s Oral Medicine, 11th Edition. 2007.
  • Frank Scannapieco. Introduction to oral microbiology: the oral enviroment. American Society for Microbiology. 2006.
  • Scannapieco FA. Periodontology: Present Status and Future Concepts. Dental Clinics of North America. 2005.
  • Frank Scannapieco. Relationships between periodontal and respiratory diseases. Periodontal Medicine. 2000.
  • Scannapieco FA, Levine MJ. Salivary mucins and dental plaque formation.. Cariology for the Nineties. 1993.
  • Johnsson M, Richardson CF, Bergey EJ, Scannapieco FA, Levine MJ, Nancollas GH. The influence of salivary proteins on the growth, aggregation and surface properties of hydroxyapatite particles.. Material Synthesis Utilizing Biological Processes. 1990; 174.
  • Scannapieco FA, Levine MJ. Saliva and dental pellicles.. Contemporary Periodontics. 1990; (8).
  • Hingham F, Scannapieco F.. Periodontitis and malignancy...

Abstracts:

  • Heo SM, Choi K-S, Kazim AL, Haase EM, Reddy MS, Scannapieco FA, Ruhl S. Host Defense Proteins Derived from Human Saliva Bind to Staphylococcus aureus.. Adv Dent Res. 2014; 26.
  • Tezal M, Wactawski-Wende J, Stoler, Daniel L, Scannapieco FA. Tumor HPV Status and Stage in Head and Neck Cancers. J Dent Res. 2012.
  • Tezal M, Wactawski-Wende J, Sullivan M, Hyland, Andrew, Stoler, Daniel L, Marshall JR, Reid, Mary, Rigual, Nestor R, Loree, Thom, Yilmaz, Ozlem, Scannapieco FA. Protective Potential of Lactic-Acid Bacteria in Head and Neck Cancers. J Dent Res. 2011.
  • Tezal M, Sullivan M, Scannapieco FA, Marshall JR, Reid M, Hyland, A, Loree T, Rigual NR, Wactawski-Wende J, Stoler, D. Chronic Inflammation Predicts HPV Status of Head and Neck cancers. J Dent Res. 2010.
  • Eidt A, Lee DH, Heo SM, Haase EM, Reischl U, Cisar JO, Scannapieco FA, Ruhl S. Coadhesion Partners for Helicobacter pylori Among Oral Biofilm Microbiota. J Dent Res. 2010; 89.
  • Scannapieco FA, Yu J, Raghavendran K, Vacanti A, Owens S, Wood K, Mylotte J. Chlorhexidine and respiratory pathogens in intensive care patients. J Dent Res. 2009; 88.
  • Tanzer, JM, Thompson, AS, Sharma A, Vickerman MM, Scannapieco FA. Sucrose-independence of Streptococcus gordonii to compete with Streptococcus mutans. J Dent Res. 2008; 87.
  • Amarasinghe JJ, Scannapieco FA, Haase EM. Novel Iron-Regulated sRNAs Involved in Biofilm Formation of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans.. J Dent Res. 2008; 87.
  • Heo S-M, Haase EM, Scannapieco FA. Genetic Relationship Between Respiratory Pathogens Isolated from the Mouth and Lung.. J Dent Res. 2008; 87.
  • Tezal M, Sullivan M, Reid ME, Marshall JR, Hyland A, Stoler D, Scannapieco FA. Periodontitis, Smoking and Alcohol Use in Oral Cancer Risk. J Dent Res. 2007; 86(A).
  • Heo S-M, Haase E, Scannapieco FA. Molecular epidemiology of plaque and lung bacteria in ventilated patients. J Dent Res. 2007; 86.
  • Vorrasi, JS, Chaudhuri, B, Scannapieco FA. Characterization of an amylase-binding protein of Streptococcus mitis. J Dent Res. 2007; 86.
  • Tanzer, J, Thompson, AS, Grant, L, Vickerman MM, Scannapieco FA. Streptococcus gordonii‘s glucosyltransferase determines persistent, not initial, colonization of teeth. J Dent Res. 2007; 86.
  • Tezal M, Sullivan, MA, Reid, ME, Marshall, JR, Loree, T, Hyland, A, Stoler, D, Scannapieco FA. Smoking: a modifier for inflammation oral cancer association. Oral Oncology Supplement. 2007; 2(1).
  • Haase EM, Dunn J, Evans R, Scannapieco FA. Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy Against Biofilms Using the Calgary Biofilm Device.. 4th ASM Conference on Biofilms. 2007.
  • Tezal M, Sullivan M, Reid ME, Marshall JR, Hausmann E, Hyland A, Wactawski-Wende J, Loree TR, Rigual N, Scannapieco FA. Chronic Periodontitis and the Risk of Oral Cancer: Preliminary Findings. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2006.
  • Zittel-Palamara K, Maugans JE, Gonzalez-Stucker Y, ChinKit-Wells MD, Wysocki JA, DuPont C, Davis E, Scannapieco FA. Geriatric access to dental care: Urban and rural differences. 2006.
  • Zittel-Palamara, Gonzalez YM, Maugans JE, ChinKit-Wells MD, Wysocki JA, DuPont C, Davis E, Scannapieco FA. Geriatric access to dental care: Urban and rural differences. J Dent Res. 2006; 85(A).
  • Ng PYB, Donley MP, Hausmann E, Hutson AD, Bronson P, Wactawski-Wende J, Rossomando E, Scannapieco FA. Identification of salivary biomarkers to predict alveolar bone loss. J Dent Res. 2006; 86.
  • Tanzer, J, Thompson, AS, Vickerman MM, Scannapieco FA. Failed competition of Streptococcus gordonii challis-s with Streptococcus mutans 10449S. J Dent Res. 2006; 86.
  • Chaudhuri, B, Vickerman MM, Tanzer, J, Scannapieco FA. Characterization of amylase binding protein B (AbpB) of Streptococcus gordonii. J Dent Res. 2006; 86.
  • Zittel-Palamara K, Davis EL, Fabiano JA, Goldberg LJ, Chin-Kit Wells C, Wysocki JA, Waldrop DP, Scannapieco FA. Access to dental care in Western New York: Differences among seniors by age group. J Dent Res. 2005; 84(A).
  • Chaudhuri, B, Rojek, M, Vickerman MM, Tanzer, JM, Scannapieco FA. Expression, purification, structural and functional analysis of recombinant amylase binding protein (rAbpA) of Streptococcus gordonii. J Dent Res. 2005; 84.
  • Tanzer, J, Thompson, AM, Cvitovitch, D, Vickerman MM, Autenreid, P, Scannapieco FA. Altered schaedler flora effects on dental caries in SPFOM rats. J Dent Res. 2005; 84.
  • Zittel-Palamara, K, Davis E, Fabiano J, Goldberg LJ, Chin-Kit Wells, MD, Wysocki, JA, Waldrop, DP, Scannapieco FA. Seniors‘ access-to-dental-care in Western New York: Differences among early/middle/late seniors. J Dent Res. 2005; 84.
  • Tezal M, Grossi S, Scannapieco FA, Genco RJ. Capnocytophaga Species and Eubacterium Saburreum shift roles with increasing plaque.. J Dent Res. 2004.
  • Haase E, Legler, R, Bonstein, T, Bush, PJ, Scannapieco FA. An in vitro biofilm model assessing tooth whitening agent effectiveness. J Dent Res. 2004; 83.
  • Haase EM, Legler R, Bonstein T, Bush PJ, Scannapieco FA. An in vitro Model Assessing Tooth Whitening Agent Effectiveness.. J Dent Res. 2004; 83.
  • Paju S, Haase EM, Tanzer JM, Scannapieco FA. Prevalence of the Gene Encoding Amylase-Binding Protein B, a Putative Peptidase, in Oral Streptococci.. J Dent Res. 2003; 82.
  • Paju S, Haase E, Tanzer, JM, Scannapieco FA. Prevalence of the gene encoding amylase-binding protein B, a putative peptidase, in oral streptococci. J Dent Res. 2003; 82.
  • Haase E, Collins, JM, Wang, Y, Chen, C, Scannapieco FA. Characterization of selected mutants of the flp operon of Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans. J Dent Res. 2003; 82.
  • Tanzer, JM, Thompson, AL, Grant, L, Vickerman MM, Scannapieco FA. GTF production by S. gordonii is a colonization determinant on the teeth of rats. J Dent Res. 2003; 82.
  • Lynn Solomon, Frank Scannapieco. Quantitation and Identification of Salivary Amylase Binding Bacteria From Developing Human Dental Plaque. J Dent Res. 2003; 82.
  • DiTolla, M, Ho, A, Chen, C, Dentino, A, Frank Scannapieco. Exposure to dental unit aerosols and prevalence of respiratory disease. J Dent Res. 2002; 81(712).
  • Tanzer, JM, Grant, L, Thompson, A, Li, L, Rogers, JD, Frank Scannapieco. Differential effects of amylase-binding protein A (AbpA) and B (AbpB) in colonization of teeth by S. gordonii. J Dent Res. 2002; 81(0090).
  • Paju S, Bernstein JM, Haase E, Scannapieco FA. Non-cultivable oral bacterial flora of chronically inflamed maxillary sinuses.. J Dent Res. 2002; 81.
  • Haase E, Palmer, RJ, Wang, Y, Chen, C, Kolenbrander, PE, Scannapieco FA. Localization of the rough colony protein (RcpA) of Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans by immunofluorescence. J Dent Res. 2002; 81.
  • Tanzer, JM, Grant, L, Thompson, AL, Rogers, JD, Scannapieco FA. Amylase-binding protein A knockout of S. gordonii colonizes teeth better than its wild type. The 49th ORCA (European Organization for Caries Research) Congress. 2002; 07.
  • Haase EM, Palmer RJ Jr, Wang Y, Chen C, Kolenbrander P, Scannapieco FA. Localization of the rough colony protein A (RcpA) of Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans by immunofluorescence.. J Dent Res. 2002; 81.
  • Paju S, Bernstein JM, Haase EM, Scannapieco FA. Non-Cultivable Oral Bacterial Flora of Chronically Inflamed Maxillary Sinuses.. J Dent Res. 2002; 81.
  • Li, L, Scannapieco FA. Identification of the amylase-binding protein B and gene from Streptococcus gordonii. ASM Meeting, Orlando, FL. Microbiology. 2001.
  • Haase E, Stream, JO, Scannapieco FA. Transcriptional analysis of the 5'-terminus of the flp fimbrial gene cluster of Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans. ASM Meeting, Orlando, FL. Microbiology. 2001.
  • Tanzer, JM, Grant, L, Thompson, AL, Frank Scannapieco. Carbohydrates, colonization and caries induction by gordonii and mutans streptococci. J Dent Res. 2001; 80.
  • Robert Genco, Frank Scannapieco, Slavkin, H.C.. Oral Reports. The Sciences. 2000.
  • Rogers, JD, Frank Scannapieco. Regulation of the amylase-binding protein gene of Streptococcus gordonii. J Dent Res. 2000; 79(1556).
  • Shiau, HJ, Frank Scannapieco. Effect of oral bacteria on the adhesion of respiratory pathogens to HEp-2 cells. J Dent Res. 2000; 79(3046).
  • Tanzer, JM, Thompson, AL, Rogers, J, Frank Scannapieco. Colonization and cariogenicity of Streptococcus gordonii. J Dent Res. 2000; 79(2220).
  • Haase E, Scannapieco FA. RNA analysis of rough-colony-specific outer membrane proteins of Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans. J Dent Res. 2000; 79.
  • Haase EM, Scannapieco FA. RNA Analysis of Rough-Colony-Specific Outer Membrane Proteins of Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans.. J Dent Res. 2000; 79.
  • Haase EM, Zmuda JL, Scannapieco FA. Identification of Rough-Colony-Phenotype Specific Proteins of Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans.. J Dent Res. 1999; 78.
  • Scannapieco FA. A world-wide web site for local, national and international outreach for oral health research and education. Amer Assoc of Dental Schools Annual Session's Technology Fair '99. 1999.
  • Haase E, Zmuda, J, Scannapieco FA. Identification of rough colony phenotype-specific proteins of Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans. J Dent Res. 1999; 78.
  • HO, A, Frank Scannapieco. Association of periodontal disease and chronic lung disease: analysis of NHANES III. J Dent Res. 1999; 78(3491).
  • Rogers, JD, Frank Scannapieco. Catabolite repression of the amylase-binding protein gene of Streptococus gordonii. J Dent Res. 1999; 78(1935).
  • Brown, AE, Rogers, JD, Frank Scannapieco. Homology of the amylase-binding protein A gene (abpA) of Streptococus gordonii with genes from Streptococcus mitis and Streptococcus sobrinus. J Dent Res. 1998; 77(134).
  • Russell, MS, Boylan, RJ, Kaslick, R, Frank Scannapieco,. Investigation of oral plaque colonization by respiratory pathogens in the elderly. J Dent Res. 1998; 77(824).
  • Tanzer, JM, Baranowski, LK, Scannapieco FA, Rogers, JD, Haase E. Streptococcus gordonii colonizes TAN:SPFOM(OM)BR rats and is cariogenic with sucrose. J Dent Res. 1998; 77.
  • Scannapieco FA. Mechanisms of effects of chronic infections on systemic diseases. Annual Meeting, Symposium on Integrative Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. Amer Assoc Advancement of Sci. 1998.
  • Sajan, IS, Steinhorn, DM, Haase E, Scannapieco FA. Perfluorocarbons decrease bacterial adhesion to epithelial cells. Pediatric Research. 1998; 43(2).
  • Tanzer JM, Baranowski LK, Scannapieco FA, Rogers J, Haase EM. Streptococcus gordonii Colonizes TAN:SPFOM(OM)BR Rats and is Cariogenic with Sucrose.. J Dent Res. 1998; 77.
  • Sanjun IS, Steinhorn DM, Haase EM, Scannapieco FA. Perfluorocarbons Decrease Bacterial Adhesion to Epithelial Cells.. Ped Res. 1998; 43(S2).
  • Rogers JD, Scannapieco FA. Identification and cloning of a gene involved in amylase-binding from Streptococcus gordonii using the Transposon Tn916. J Dent Res. 1997; 76.
  • Haase E, Rogers, JD, Scannapieco FA. Protein characterization of an amylase-binding deficient mutant of Streptococcus gordonii. ASM Meeting, Miami, FL. ASM Meeting. 1997.
  • Rogers JD, Cranston B, Haase E, Scannapieco FA. Characterization of an amylase-binding deficient mutant of streptococcus gordonii challis. J Dent Res. 1996; 75.
  • Haase E, Scannapieco FA. Molecular cloning of a putative amylase-binding component from Streptococcus gordonii G9B. J Dent Res. 1996; 75.
  • Haase EM, Scannapieco FA. Molecular Cloning of a Putative Amylase-Binding Component from Streptococcus gordonii G9B.. J Dent Res. 1996; 75.
  • Rogers JD, Cranston B, Haase EM, Scannapieco FA. Characterization of an Amylase-Binding Deficient Mutant of Streptococcus gordonii Challis.. J Dent Res. 1996; 75.
  • Roger, JD, Frank Scannapieco. Purification and characterization of a-amylase-binding tryptic fragments from Streptococcus gordonii G9B. J Dent Res. 1995; 74(1897).
  • Wadenya, RO, Rogers, JD, Frank Scannapieco. Host distribution and receptor heterogeneity of oral amylase-binding streptococci. J Dent Res. 1994; 73(1987).
  • Edgerton M, Lo S, Scannapieco FA, Levine MJ. Titanium salivary pellicle inhibits adhesion of streptococcal species.. J Dent Res. 1994; 73(2168).
  • Moshier, A, Mozrall, C, Reddy M, Scannapieco FA. Interaction of salivary mucins and sIgA with Escherichia coli K1. Amer Soc for Microbiol. 1994.
  • Scannapieco FA, Levine MJ. Evidence for a cell wall associated amylase-binding protein of Streptococcus gordonii G9B.. J Dent Res. 1993; 72(324).
  • Solomon L, Scannapieco FA. Quantitation and identification of salivary amylase-binding bacteria from developing human dental plaque. J Dent Res. 1993; 72(S).
  • Torres GI, Reddy MS, Scannapieco FA, Levine MJ. Low molecular-weight salivary mucin promotes adhesion of Streptococcus gordonii to hydroxyapatite.. J Dent Res. 1993; 72(363).
  • Torres GI, Scannapieco FA, Levine MJ. Salivary amylase promotes the adhesion of Streptococcus gordonii to hydroxyapatite.. J Dent Res. 1992; 71.
  • Johnsson M, Scannapieco FA, Reddy MS, Levine MJ, Nancollas, GH. Influence of salivary mucins and amylase on hydroxyapatite crystallization.. J Dent Res. 1992; 71.
  • Edgerton M, Scannapieco FA, Reddy MS, Levine MJ. Candida albicans selectively absorbs salivary mucins.. J Dent Res. 1992; 71.
  • Scannapieco FA, Haraszthy V, Cho M, Levine M. Identification and characterization of a Streptococcus gordonii G9B amylase-binding antigen.. Cariology for the Nineties. 1991.
  • Scannapieco FA, Levine MJ. Structural basis and function of salivary amylase binding to oral streptococci.. Contemporary Developments in Salivary Research. 1991.
  • Scannapieco FA, Bhandary KK, Levine MJ. Effect of substrate and histidine modification on the conformation and biological activities of salivary amylase.. J Dent Res. 1990; 69.
  • Bradway SD, Scannapieco FA, Zawacki S, Ramasubbu N, Levine MJ. Mode of interaction of salivary proteins with mucosal epithelium.. J Dent Res. 1990; 69(1686).
  • Haraszthy G, Scannapieco FA, Bergey EJ, Reddy MS, Levine MJ. Solid-phase analysis of bacterial adhesion to salivary glycoproteins.. J Dent Res. 1990; 69(1281).
  • Tseng CC, Scannapieco FA, Levine MJ. A replica-plate assay for saliva-bacterium interactions.. J Dent Res. 1990; 69(1692).
  • Scannapieco FA, Reddy Ms, Levine MJ. Structural characterization of amylase binding to Streptococcus sanguis.. J Dent Res. 1989; 68.
  • Scannapieco FA, Bergey EJ, Levine MJ. Specific binding of a non-glycosylated isoenzyme of human parotid alpha-amylase to Streptococcus sanguis G9B.. J Dent Res. 1988; 67.
  • Scannapieco FA, Reddy MS, Levine MJ. Tracheobronchial mucin: interaction with non-typeable Haemohilus influenzae.. Amer Rev Resp Dis. 1988; 137.
  • Scannapieco FA, Bergey EJ, Levine MJ. The salivary pellicle of Streptococcus sanguis.. Amer Soc Microbiol. 1988.
  • Schifferle R, Reddy MS, Scannapieco FA, Levine MJ, Zambon JJ, Genco RJ. Isolation of Bacteroides gingivalis polysaccharide.. J Dent Res. 1987; 66.
  • Scannapieco FA, Levine MJ, Bergey EJ, Cohen RE. Composition of human submandibular-sublingal saliva pellicle of Streptococcus sanguis.. J Dent Res. 1987; 66(1432).
  • Millar SJ, Scannapieco FA, Reynolds HS, Chen P, Zambon JJ, Hausmann E, Levine MJ. Comparison of aerobically and anaerobically cultured Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans.. J Dent Res. 1986; 65.
  • Coykendall, A, Patters, M, Setterfeild, J, Frank Scannapieco. Bacteroids capillus is distinct from Bacteroides ruminicola. J Dent Res. 1982; 61(231).
  • Frank Scannapieco, Kornman, KS, Coykendall, Al. Incidence of pili and flagella on bacteria in subgingival plaque from juvenile periodontitis. J Dent Res. 1982; 61(289).
  • Guerina, NG, Frank Scannapieco, Guerina, VJ, Goldmann, DA. Piliated phases and virulence of E. coli K-1. 21st Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. 1981; (368).
  • Scannapieco FA, van Houte J. Acidogenicity of Actinomyces sp.. J Dent Res. 1980; 59(515).
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Professional Memberships:
  • American Society for Microbiology (1990–present)
  • International Association for Dental Research (1990–present)
  • American Academy of Periodontology (1990–present)
  • American Dental Association (1990–present)

Presentations:
  • "Unanswered Questions in Periodontology" Continuing Education, University at Buffalo (2017)
  • "Does Periodontal Disease Really Cause Systemic Disease" Innovations and Controversies in Oral Health, University at Buffal School of Dental Medicine (2016)
  • "The Links Between the Oral Microbiota and Pulmonary Disease" The Marshfield Clinic Seminar Series, The Marshfield Clinic (2015)
  • "Connections between pulmonary disease and the oral microflora" West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University (2015)
  • "Oral Microbiota and Lung Disease” and “Salivary Biomarkers for Periodontal Disease" International Forum in Dental Innovation (2014)
  • "The Links Between the Oral Microbiota and Pulmonary Disease" 1st International Quintessence Symposium on Oral Health Information (2014)
  • "Novel effects of salivary protein interactions with oral bacteria" Japanese Association of Oral Biology Annual Meeting (2012)
  • "Oral interventions to prevent pneumonia" 3rd International Course on Oropharyngeal Dysphagia - Teaming Up for Quality Care of Dysphagia Patients, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (2012)
  • "The Links Between the Oral Microbiota and Pulmonary Disease" Anaerobe 2012 (2012)
  • "Amylase binding to oral streptococci: molecular mechanisms and functional consequences" , School of Stomatology, China Medical University (2011)
  • "Amylase binding to oral streptococci: molecular mechanisms and functional consequences" , Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology (2011)
  • "Amylase binding to oral streptococci: molecular mechanisms and functional consequences" , Peking University School of Stomatology (2011)
  • "Essentials of scientific writing" , School of Stomatology, China Medical University (2011)
  • "The Oral Cavity as a Reservoir for Respiratory Infection" , Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (2011)
  • "The Oral Cavity as a Reservoir for Respiratory Infection" , Peking University School of Stomatology (2011)
  • "The Oral Cavity as a Reservoir for Respiratory Infection" , School of Stomatology, China Medical University (2011)
  • "The Oral Cavity as a Reservoir for Respiratory Infection" Annual Medical/Dental Student Scientific Research Day Keynote Speaker, University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine (2011)
  • "The Oral Cavity as a Reservoir for Respiratory Infection" Craniofacial Biology Seminar Series, Medical University of South Carolina (2010)
  • "VAP and Oral Health Status" New York State Dental Foundation, Third Annual Oral Health Conference, Columbia College of Dental Medicine (2010)
  • "Team Learning in Dental Education" University of Manitoba Faculty of Dentistry Faculty Development Series (2010)
  • "Team Learning in Dental Education" Faculty Development Series, University of Manitoba Faculty of Dentistry (2010)
  • "The Oral Cavity as a Reservoir for Respiratory Infection" International Centre for Oral Systemic Health, University of Manitoba (2010)
  • "The Oral Cavity as a Reservoir for Respiratory Infection" University of Manitoba Faculty of Dentistry Faculty Development Series and International Centre for Oral Systemic Health Symposium Series (2010)
  • "VAP and Oral Health Status" Dean’s Seminar 2010 Lecture Series, University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Dentistry (2010)
  • "VAP and Oral Health Status.” ." University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Dentistry, Dean’s Seminar 2010 Lecture Series (2010)
  • "Team Learning in Dental Education" 5th European Meeting, Association of Basic Science Teachers in Dentistry, Carol Davila University of Medicine (2010)
  • "VAP and Oral Health Status" UCLA Department of Oral Biology, University of California, Los Angeles (2010)
  • "Peculiar Characteristics of Studies of Nosocomial Pneumonia and Oral Health Status" Bi-annual Meeting, Marriot Airport Hotel, Task Force on Design and Analysis in Oral Health Research (2009)
  • "VAP and Oral Health Status" UMDNJ Departments of Periodontics and Oral Biology, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (2009)
  • "Update on Periodontal Medicine" Buffalo Niagara Dental Meeting (2009)
  • "Impact of oral health on general health in institutionalized elders" Europerio 6 (2009)
  • "Team learning in dental education" Presidential Symposium, American Education Association Annual Meeting (2009)
  • "Oral health and respiratory diseases" University of Florida, School of Dentistry (2008)
  • "“Team Learning in Dental Education" Faculty Development Lecture Series, New York University College of Dentistry (2008)
  • "Oral – Systemic Relationships: Update and Practical Information for the Dental Professional" Midwest Society of Periodontology Annual Meeting, Midwest Society of Periodontology (2007)
  • "Saliva, Plaque and Oral Inflammation: Systemic Implications for the Special Patient" Special Needs Seminar, Special Needs Seminar (2006)
  • "Saliva, Plaque and Oral Inflammation: Systemic Implications for the Special Patient" Steve Gordon Memorial Lecture, 18th Annual Meeting on Special Care Dentistry (2006)
  • "Oral interventions to prevent pneumonia in special patient populations" Satellite Symposium “The latest in understanding the dental-medical connection,, American Association for Dental Research Annual Meeting (2006)
  • "Oral health status and respiratory diseases" Forsyth Institute, Forsyth Institute (2005)
  • "Oral health status and respiratory diseases" Ginsberg Lecture, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Department of Dental Medicine (2005)
  • "Salivary Biomarkers of Periodontal Disease" Biodontics Program, University of Connecticut Health Center, University of Connecticut Health Center (2005)
  • "Pneumonia in relation to oral health" Symposium: Why would oral health be important for overall systemic health?, Continental European (CED) and the Scandinavian (NOF) Divisions of IADR, Joint Meeting of the Continental European (CED) and the Scandinavian (NOF) Divisions of IADR (2005)
  • "Oral health status and respiratory diseases" University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center (2005)
  • "Periodontal disease as a potential risk factor for systemic disease" Symposium – Paragoes, The Netherlands (2005)
  • "Oral interventions to prevent pneumonia in special patient populations" Symposium: “Connecting the mouth and body: enriching oral systemic research through healthcare partnerships, International Association for Dental Research, Annual Meeting (2005)
  • "Oral health status and respiratory diseases" University of Southern California, University of Southern California, School of Dentistry (2004)
  • "Plaque biofilms, periodontology and periodontal medicine" Dynamic Seminars, International Centre, Dynamic Seminars (2004)
  • "Prevention of oral infectious disease in general dental practice. Risk Assessment, Prevention and Treatment of Periodontal Disease" Continuing Education Course, Explorer Seminars (2004)
  • "Salivary Biomarkers of Periodontal Disease" Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic (2004)
  • "Oral health status and respiratory diseases" College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, The Ohio State University, Section of Periodontology (2004)
  • "Connections between oral health status and respiratory diseases" University of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center (2004)
  • "Periodontal Inflammation: From Gingivitis to Systemic Disease?" Oral-Systemic Symposium - Gingivitis: A Periodontal Inflammatory Disease, Colgate Technology Center (2003)
  • "Periodontal Disease and Respiratory Infections" Conference on Public Health Implications of Chronic Periodontal Infections in Adults, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (2003)
  • "Relations Between Periodontitis and Pneumonia" Symposium: Periodontitis and General Health, Danish Dental Association (2002)
  • "Amylase-binding Protein A Knockout of S. gordonii Colonizes Teeth Better than Its Wild Type" The 49th ORCA (European Organization fro Caries Research) Congress, ORCA (2002)
  • "Periodontal Medicine" Harold Box Lectureship, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry (2002)
  • "Saliva, plaque and caries" University of Rochester, University of Rochester, Center for Oral Biology (2002)
  • "Periodontal Medicine" Harvard University, Harvard University, School of Dental Medicine (2001)
  • "Contemporary Periodontology" 31st International Meeting of the Asociacion Odontologia, Asociacion Odontologia (2001)
  • "Periodontal Medicine" New York University College of Dentistry, New York University College of Dentistry (2001)
  • "Molecular Basis and Ecological Implications of Salivary Amylase Interactions with Oral Streptococci" University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine (2001)
  • "Tobacco Use and Periodontal Disease" American Academy of Periodontology Annual Meeting, American Academy of Periodontology (2001)
  • "The Link Between Bacterial Pneumonia and Periodontal Diseases" Symposium on the Periodontal Health and Systemic Disorders, University of Western Ontario, University of Western Ontario (2001)
  • "Chronic Oral Infection as a Risk Factor for Pneumonia" Modern Periodontology-New Directions for the 21st Century Symposium, Modern Periodontology-New Directions for the 21st Century Symposium, (2001)
  • "Molecular Basis and Ecological Implications of Salivary Amylase Interactions with Oral Streptococci" IADR Annual Meeting, International Association for Dental Research, Salivary-pellicle-bacterium interactions: the initial dynamics of oral biofilm formation symposium (2001)
  • "Molecular Basis and Ecological Implications of Slivary Amylase Interactions with Oral Streptococci" University of Michigan, University of Michigan (2001)
  • "Molecular Basis and Ecological Implications of Salivary Amylase Interactions with Oral Streptococci" University of Rochester, University of Rochester, Center for Oral Biology (2001)
  • "Molecular Basis and Ecological Implications of Slivary Amylase Interactions with Oral Streptococci" University of Rochester, University of Rochester, Center for Oral Biology (2001)
  • "The Biology and Biochemistry of Respiratory Diseases" AAP-NIDCR Symposium: The Periodontal-Systemic Connection: A State of the Science Symposium (2001)
  • "A Research Minors Program for Dental Students" AADR Annual Meeting, AADR, AADR Annual Meeting (2001)
  • "Identification of the amylase-binding protein B and gene from Streptococcus gordonii" ASM Meeting, ASM, ASM (2001)
  • "Saliva, plaque and caries" University of Connecticut Health Center, University of Connecticut Health Center, Department of Oral Diagnosis (2001)
  • "Transcriptional analysis of the 5‘-terminus of the flp fimbrial gene cluster of Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans" ASM Meeting, ASM (2001)
  • "Role of Oral Biofilms in Systemic Diseases" University of Rochester, University of Rochester, Eastmen Department of Dentistry (2000)
  • "Role of Oral Biofilms in Respiratory Infections" New York University College of Dentistry, New York University College of Dentistry (2000)
  • "Chronic Oral Infection as a Risk Factor for Respiratory Diseases" Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Periodontology, American Academy of Periodontology, Continuing Education Session on Periodontal Medicine (2000)
  • "Dental Unit Waterlines (DUWL)" NIDCR, ADA, OSAP sponsored workshop, NIDCR, ADA, OSAP (2000)
  • "Periodontal Medicine" Japanese Academy of Oral Health Sciences Millennium Special Meeting, Japanese Academy of Oral Health Sciences (2000)
  • "Team Learning Without Social Loafing: Strategies for Addressing Varied Levels of Student Preparedness and Motivation" Teaching and Learning Exploration Series, University at Buffalo, University at Buffalo, Office of Educational Technology (2000)
  • "Brush Up on Wellness" National Women‘s Health Resource Center, National Women‘s Health Resource Center (2000)
  • "Oral Bacterial Surface Proteins and Dental Biofilm Formation" SUNY at Stony Brook, SUNY at Stony Brook, Department of Oral Biology and Pathology (2000)
  • "Chronic Oral Infection as a Risk Factor for Pneumonia" Annual Meeting of the Swiss Association for Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, Swiss Association for Preventive and Restorative Dentistry (1999)
  • "Relationships between Oral Diseases and Respiratory Infection" University at Buffalo, University at Buffalo, Department of Oral Biology (1999)
  • "Periodontal Effects on Atherosclerotic and Pulmonary Diseases" 11th Annual International Conference on Periodontal Research, 11th Annual International Conference on Periodontal Research (1999)
  • "Relationships between Oral Diseases and Respiratory Infection" University of Connecticut Health Center, University of Connecticut Health Center, School of Dental Medicine (1999)
  • "Relationships between Oral Diseases and Respiratory Infection" 11th Annual National Conference on Special Care Issues in Dentistry (1999)
  • "Periodontal Medicine and Careers in Academic Dentistry" New York University College of Dentistry, New York University College of Dentistry (1999)
  • "A world-wide web site for local, national and international outreach for oral helath research and education" American Association of Dental Schools Annual Session‘s Technology Fair ‘99, American Association of Dental Schools (1999)
  • "Oral Focal Infections and Systemic Diseases" Dutch Society of Periodontology, Dutch Society of Periodontology (1998)
  • "Oral Hygiene and Systemic Disease" Johnson & Johnson, Johnson & Johnson (1998)
  • "Mechanisms of Effects of Chronic Infections on Systemic Diseases" Annual Meeting and Science Innovation Exposition, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Symposium "Integrative Biomedicine: An Analysis of Common Mechanisms in Major Chronic Debilitating Diseases of Man" (1998)
  • "Mechanisms of Effects of Chronic Infections on Systemic Diseases" AAAS Annual Meeting, American Association for the Advancement fo Science, Symposium on Integrative Medicine (1998)
  • "Team Learning in Dental Education" Faculty Development Workshop, West Liberty State College, Department of Dental Hygiene (1997)
  • "Career Opportunities in Academic Biomedical Sciences" Bates College, Bates College, Department of Biology (1997)
  • "Periodontal Disease and their Relationships to Respiratory Diseases" Sunstar Symposium on Periodontal Diseases and Human Health, Sunstar (1997)
  • "Relationships of Periodontal Disease to Respiratory Infections in the Elderly" IADR Symposium, IADR (1997)
  • "Identification and Cloning of a Gene Involved in Amylase-binding from Streptococcus gordonii using the Transposon Tn916" IADR Annual Meeting, IADR, IADR/AADR (1997)
  • "Protein characterization of an amylase-binding deficient mutant of Streptococcus gordonii" ASM Meeting, ASM (1997)
  • "Team Learning in Dental Education" American Association of Dental Schools Annual Meeting, American Association of Dental Schools, Faculty Development Workshop (1996)
  • "Team Learning Workshop" University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine, Department of Health Services and Informatics (1996)
  • "On Being a Junior Faculty Member" New Faculty Orientation, University at Buffalo, University at Buffalo, New Faculty Orientation (1995)
  • "Relationships Between Periodontal Disease and Respiratory Infection" Relation of Periodontal Infections to Systemic Diseases Symposium (1995)
  • "Team Learning in Dental Education" American Association of Dental Schools Annual Meeting, American Association of Dental Schools, Faculty Development Workshop (4 hours) (1995)
  • "Diagnosis of Dental Caries and Periodontal Disease" University at Buffalo, University at Buffalo, Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences (1995)
  • "Saliva-Bacterium Interactions: Mechanisms and Ecological Implications" University at Buffalo, University at Buffalo, Department of Microbiology (1994)
  • "Oral Health and Nosocomial Pneumonia" The First Great Lakes Lung Conference, Niagara-on-the-Lake (1994)
  • "Team Learning in Dental Education" Eastman Dental Center, Eastman Dental Center, Workshop (1994)
  • "Ecological Implication of Saliva-Bacterium Interactions" Bates College, Bates College, Department of Biology (1994)
  • "Some Ecological Implications of Saliva-Bacterium Interactions" Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Department of Oral Biology (1994)
  • "Interaction of salivary mucins and sIgA with Escherichia coli K1." Annual Meeting, American Society for Microbiology, American Society for Microbiology, ASM (1994)
  • "Amylase, Plaque and Caries" Eastman Dental Center, Eastman Dental Center, Department of Oral Sciences (1993)
  • "Molecular Basis for Salivary Amylase-Streptococcal Interactions" Ohio State University, Ohio State University, Department of Periodontology (1992)
  • "Salivary-Bacterial Interactions" University of Toronto, University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry (1991)
  • "Characterization and molecular cloning of a salivary mucin binding component from Streptococcus gordonii G9B" Annual Meeting of American Society for Microbiology, American Society for Microbiology (1991)
  • "Identification and characterization of a Streptococcus gordonii G9B amylase-binding antigen" Cariology for the Nineties, University of Rochester (1991)
  • "Structural basis and function of salivary amylase binding to oral streptococci" Contemporary Developments in Salivary Research (1991)
  • "Salivary Amylase and Dental Plaque Formation" University of Rochester, University of Rochester, Department of Dental Research (1990)
  • "Salivary Amylase-Bacterial Interactions" Medical College of Georgia, Medical College of Georgia, Department of Oral Biology (1990)
  • "Salivary Amylase-Bacterial Interactions" UCLA School of Dentistry, UCLA School of Dentistry (1990)
  • "Solid-phase analysis of salivary glycoprotein-bacterial interactions" Annual Meeting of the Society for Complex Carbohydrates, Society for Complex Carbohydrates (1989)
  • "The Interaction of Salivary Amylase with Streptococcus sanguis" University of Connecticut Health Center, University of Connecticut Health Center, Department of Periodontology (1988)
  • "The salivary pellicle of Streptococcus sanguis" American Society for Microbiology Annual Meeting, American Society for Microbiology (1988)
  • "Multifunctionality of Amylase-Binding Proteins of Oral Streptococci" Eastman Institute for Oral Health Centenial Symposium, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester
  • "Multifunctionality of Amylase-Binding Proteins of Oral Streptococci" Eastman Institute for Oral Health Centenial Symposium, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester
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Service Activities:
  • School of Dental Medicine Infection Control/Biohazard Committee; Member (2010–2012)
  • School of Dental Medicine Executive Council (2004)
  • School of Dental Medicine Clinical Council; Member (2004)
  • School of Dental Medicine Research Committee; Chair (2002)
  • Oral Biology, School of Dental Medicine Graduate Committee, Thesis; Chair (2001)
  • School of Dental Medicine Research Committee; Member (1995–1999)
  • School of Dental Medicine Research Committee; Member (1994)
  • Nominating Committee, American Association for Dental Research; Chair (2017–2018)
  • Journal of Periodontology; Editor (2011–2015)
  • American Association for Dental Research; Elected Treasurer; Board of Directors (2010–2013)
  • American Association of Oral Biologists; Chair-Elect (2006–2008)
  • Advances in Dental Research; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • Alzheimer‘s and Dementia; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • American Academy of Periodontology; Member (2003–present)
  • American Association for the Advancement of Science; American Association of Dental Research-representative to the Section Committee on Medical Sciences.; Department Representative (2003–present)
  • American Journal of Infection Control; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • American Society for Microbiology; Member (2003–present)
  • Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • Applied and Environmental Microbiology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • Archives of Oral Biology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • Biologia, Cellular and Molecular Biology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • Biological Research for Nursing; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • BMC Oral Health; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • Carbohydrate Research; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • Caries Research; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • Clinical Experimental Immunology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • Clinical Infectious Disease; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • Clinical Oral Investigations; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • Critical Reviews in Oral Biology and Medicine; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • European Heart Journal; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • European Journal Of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • European Journal of Dentistry; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • European Journal of Oral Sciences; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • FEMS Immunology & Medical Microbiology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • FEMS Microbiology Letters; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • Intensive Care Medicine; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • International Association of Dental Research; Member (2003–present)
  • Journal of Bacteriology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • Journal of Clinical Periodontology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • Journal of Periodontology; Emerging Science in Clinical Periodontics: Tissue Engineering, Anti-infective Agents and Host Modulation. 2003. Paper 1: Periodontal Disease as a Risk Factor for Systemic Diseases-Review Author:Frank Scannapieco.; Reviewer (2003–present)
  • Journal of Public Health Dentistry; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • Journal of the American Dental Association; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • Journal of the American Geriatric Society; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • Lasers in Surgery and Medicine; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • Microbiology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • Oral Diseases; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • Oral Oncology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • Teaching and Learning in Medicine; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • The Journal of Rheumatology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • Trends in Microbiology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003–present)
  • American Association of Dental Research; Constitution Committee; Committee Member (2002–2004)
  • American Dental Association Accreditation; Accreditation Site Visitor; Member (2001–2008)
  • American Dental Association; Basic Science Consultant, Commission on Dental Accreditation.; Member (2001–2007)
  • Journal of Dental Research; Editorial Board Member (2001–2003)
  • Outside Reader, Ph.D Thesis of Susanna Paju; (opponent) Ph.D. Thesis of Susanna Paju-Unversity of Helsinki, Finland; Other (2000)
  • Journal of Periodontology; Associate Editor (2000–2006)
  • American Dental Education Association; Member, Council of Faculties; Member (2000–present)
  • American Association of Oral Biologists; Secretary/Treasurer (1999–2002)
  • American Association of Dental Research; Nominating Committee; Committee Member (1998–2001)
  • Oral Health Letter; (The chronicle of Oral and Systemic Health Information for the Public.; Editor (1998–1999)
  • American Association of Dental Research; Chair (1996)
  • Journal of Periodontology; Guest Editor- J. Periodontology, Volume 67, Supplement.; Guest Member (1996)
  • American Association for Dental Research; Cariology Research Group, Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas. Abstract Reviewer.; Reviewer (1995)
  • American Association of Dental Research; Edward Hatton Award Judge.; Judge (1994–1996)

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