Guy DiTursi
Guy DiTursi
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Oral Medicine; Oral Radiology
Professional Summary:
I currently teach students in the areas of dental radiology and in the treatment of medically complex patients.
Education and Training:
- MBA, Corporate Finance-area of concentration, State University of New York at Buffalo (1995)
- Residency, Veteran‘s Medical Center (1987)
- DDS, State University of New York at Buffalo (1986)
- BS, Biology, Niagara University (1982)
Employment:
- Clinical Associate Pofessor, Oral Diagnostic Sciences, State Univeristy of New York at Buffalo (2021-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Oral Diagnostic Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo (1998–2021)
- Chief, Dental Service, VA Western NY Healthcare System, VA Western NY Healthcare System (2008–2020)
- Director, General Practice Residency Program, Department of Veteran‘s Affairs Western New York Healthcare System (Buffalo Medical Center) (2000–2008)
- Dental Corps Officer, United States Navy Reserves (2000–2008)
- Staff Dentist, Department of Veteran‘s Affairs Western New York Healthcare System (Buffalo Medical Center) (1997–2000)
- Dentist, Private Practice, Dental Partnership of Anders and DiTursi (1991–1997)
- Dental Consultant and Attending Dentist, Veteran‘s Medical Center (1989–1997)
- Dental Director, Northwest Buffalo Community Health Care Center (1987–1997)
- Dentist, Erie County New York Health Department (1987)
Research Expertise:
- Dental Treatment of Medicaly Complex Patients: I teach and evaluate dental students in the area of oral medicine.
- Oral and maxillofacial radiolgy: I Teach oral and maxillofacial radiology techniques and interpretation to dental students.
Journal Articles:
- DiTursi G, Anders PL. A novel approach to assess student competency in comprehensive patient examination and evaluation. J Dent Educ. 2022.
- El-Solh AA, Homish GG, Ditursi G, Lazarus J, Rao N, Adamo D, Kufel T, El Solh AA. A Randomized Crossover Trial Evaluating Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Versus Mandibular Advancement Device on Health Outcomes in Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. J Clin Sleep Med. 2017; 13(11).
Abstracts:
- Vitello M, Guy DiTursi, Sebastian Ciancio. Presence of Dental Abfraction on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Patients. J Dent Res. 2001; 80(494).
- DiTursi G, Ciancio SG. The Association of Periodontitis and Cardiovascular disease in an Outpatient Population. J Dent Res. 2000; 79(2044).
- DiTursi G, Katancik J, Ciancio SG. Association of Periodontitis and Cardiovascular Disease in an Outpatient Population. J Dent Res. 1999; 78(1301).
Professional Memberships:
- American Dental Association (1986–present)
Service Activities:
- School of Dental Medicine Executive Council; School Representative (2022)