Joseph E. Gambacorta

Joseph Gambacorta

Joseph E. Gambacorta

Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, Interim Assistant Vice President for Interprofessional Education

Department of Restorative Dentistry

School of Dental Medicine

Contact Information
3435 Main Street
Squire Hall Room 315C
Buffalo, NY 14214
Phone: (716)829-5787
jeg9@buffalo.edu


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Education and Training:

  • MPH, Community Health and Health Behavior, University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions, Summa Cum Laude (2023)
  • Residency, University at Buffalo, Millard Fillmore Hospital (1994)
  • DDS, Dentistry, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (1993)
  • BA, Biological Sciences, University at Buffalo (1989)

Employment:

  • Assistant Vice President of Interprofessional Education, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biological Sciences (2023-present)
  • Clinical Associate Professor, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (2019-present)
  • Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (2018–2021)
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Restorative Dentistry, University at Buffalo (2006–2019)
  • Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs, SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (2012–2018)
  • Dentist, Private Practice, Joseph E. Gambacorta, DDS (1994–2012)
  • Clinical Instructor, Restorative Dentistry, University at Buffalo (2002–2006)
  • Staff Dentist, Newfane Inter-Community Hospital (2000–2003)
  • Staff Dentist, Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital (1996–1999)
  • Staff Dentist, Erie County Department of Health (1994–1995)

Awards and Honors:

  • Fellow ADEA Leadership Institute (2018)
  • William M. Feagans, D.D.S, Outstanding Teaching Award (2016)
  • Friend of Educational Opportunity Center Service Award (2016)
  • Fellowship American College of Dentists Honor (2016)
  • American College of Dentists Fellowship (2014)
  • William H. Feagans, D.D.S. Outstanding Teaching Award (2010)
  • New York Society of Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons Outstanding Senior Award (1993)


Journal Articles:

Books and Book Chapters:

  • Gambacorta JE, Stellrecht, E, Harris J. The Importance and Challenges of Dental Care in Low and Middle-Income Settings. 2020.

Professional Memberships:

  • Eighth District Dental Society; Secretary (2019–present)
  • New York State Dental Association (NYSDA); Alternate Delegate (2018–present)
  • Eighth District Dental Society; Secretary-Elect (2019) (2018–present)
  • American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX); Dental Examination Subcommittee on Periodontics (2017–present)
  • Eighth District Dental Society; Chair-Council on Dental Education and Licensure (2017–present)
  • New York State Dental Association NYSDA; Chair Council on Membership & Communication (2016–2017)
  • Eighth District Dental Society Foundation; Board Member (2016–present)
  • American Board of Dental Examiners-ADEX; Patient Ethics Advisory Committee (2016–present)
  • Commission on Dental Competency Assessments-CDCA; Examiner (2015–present)
  • Educational Opportunity Center (EOC); Member Dental Assisting Advisory Board (2015–present)
  • New York State Dental Association NYSDA; Vice-Chair Council on Membership & Communication (2014–2016)
  • Eighth District Dental Society; Mentoring Program Committee Member (2012–present)
  • Eighth District Dental Society; Chair-Council on Membership and Communications (2010–2017)
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Presentations:

  • "Implementing Changes in Technology" 2019 Exan Summit, Exan Summit (2019)
  • "Challenges to Coordinating Clinical Outreach to Improve Inter-Professional Practice Initiatives" 2018 Annual Internation Conference on Nursing, Athens Institute for Education and Research (2018)
  • "Building Culturally Competent Environments" University at Buffalo 5th Annual Western New York Refugee Summit, estern New York Refugee Summit (2018)
  • "The Evolution of the Patient Centered -CIF" Educators Conference, Commission on Dental Competency Assessments-CDCA, Commission on Dental Competency Assessments-CDCA (2017)
  • "The Role of the Patient Centered Curriculum Integrated Format (CIF) in a National Exam for Dentistry" House of Representatives Meeting Chicago, Illinois, American Board of Dental Examiners, American Board of Dental Examiners-ADEX (2016)
  • "Patient Centered Curriculum Intergrated Format (CIF) Buffalo Model" Educators Conference Baltimore, Maryland, Commission on Dental Competency Assessments-CDCA, Commission on Dental Competency Assessments-CDCA (2016)
  • "Influence of Three Teaching Methodologies in Development of Psychomotor Skills" 2016 ADEA Annual Session and Exhibition, ADEA, ADEA (2016)
  • "The Curriculum Intgrated Format in Action:The Buffalo Model" 2016 ADEA Annual Session and Exhibition, ADEA, ADEA (2016)
  • "The Buffalo Model:2015 Review and 2016 Next Steps" Annual Meeting Orlando, Florida, Commission on Dental Competency Assessments-CDCA, Commission on Dental Competency Assessments-CDCA (2016)
  • "Annual Session" American Association of Dental Boards-AADB, American Association- The Buffalo Model, American Association (2015)
  • "University of Minnesota School of Dentistry" University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, The Buffalo Model (2015)
  • "The Buffalo Model" Division of Restorative Dentistry, Division of Restorative Dentistry, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medcine (2015)
  • "The Buffalo Model-Dental Licensure" Educators Conference, Commission on Dental Competency Assessments-CDCA, Commission on Dental Competency Assessments-CDCA (2015)
  • "Commission on Dental Competency Assessments - CDCA"
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Service Activities:

  • Eighth District Dental Society; Vice President (2020–present)
  • Eighth District Dental Society - Strategic Planning Committee; Chair, Strategic Planning Committee; Chair (2020–present)
  • New York State Dental Association (NYSDA); Delegate; Delegate (2020–present)
  • Eighth District Dental Society; Secretary (2019–present)
  • Remote Area Medical (RAM); Board Member (2019–present)
  • Clinical Staff: Adama-Martha Memorial Community Health Center, Koidu, Sierra Leone; Clinical Staff (2018–present)
  • Eighth District Dental Society; Secretary-Elect-2019; Secretary (2018–present)
  • New York State Dental Association (NYSDA); Alternate Delegate; Alternate Delegate (2018–present)
  • American Board of Dental Examiners-ADEX Patient Ethics Advisory Committee; Examiner (2017–present)
  • Eighth District Dental Society; Chair-Council on Dental Education & Licensure; Chair (2017–present)
  • Supervising Faculty: Lesvos, Greece; School Representative (2017–present)
  • Eighth District Dental Society Foundation Board Member; Board Member (2016–present)
  • New York State Dental Association NYSDA; Hair Council on Membership & Communication; Chair (2016–present)
  • BOCA International Mission - Senegal; School Representative (2015)
  • Remote Area Medical-(RAM) Staff:Chios, Greece; Remote Area Medical-(RAM) Staff:Chios, Greece; Clinical Staff (2015)
  • Commission on Dental Competency Assessments-CDCA; Examiner; Examiner (2015–present)
  • Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) - Dental Assisting Advisory Board; Member (2015–present)
  • BOCA International Mission - Senegal; School Representative (2014–present)
  • New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) - Membership & Communication Council; Vice-Chair (2014–2016)
  • BOCA International Mission - Dominican Republic; School Representative (2013)
  • BOCA International Mission - Fiji; School Representative (2013)
  • BOCA International Mission - Fiji; UB School of Dental Medicine; School Representative (2012)
  • BOCA RAM Domestic Mission, Knoxville, TN; UB School of Dental Medicine; Clinical Staff (2012–present)
  • Eighth District Dental Society - Mentoring Program; Committee Member (2012–present)
  • BOCA International Mission - Tonga; UB Dental School; School Representative (2011)
  • SUNY @ Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, Voting Faculty; UB School of Dental Medicine; Secretary (2011–2012)
  • BOCA Interim Director (2011)
  • BOCA Co-Faculty Director (2011–present)
  • Remote Area Medical, Knoxville, TN; Clinical Staff (2010)
  • Eighth District Dental Society - Strategic Planning; Committee Member (2010)
  • UB -SDM Financial Literary Club; Advisor (2010–present)
  • SUNY @ Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, Voting Faculty; Chair (2010–2011)
  • Eighth District Dental Society - Membership & Communications Council; Chairman, Membership & Communications Council; Chair (2010–2017)
  • Remote Area Medical Knoxville, TN; Clinical Staff (2009–present)
  • BOCA International Mission - Vietnam; UB Dental School; School Representative (2009)
  • St. Joseph‘s Collegiate Institute, Science Committee; Volunteer (2009–present)
  • Camp College Charity Bike Ride; Buffalo to New York City; Volunteer (2009)
  • Remote Area Medical, Knoxville, TN; Clinical Staff (2009)
  • Dental Volunteers of Israel; Worked in Pediatric Clinic in Jerusalem, Israel; Clinical Staff (2009)
  • BOC International Mission - Israel, Jerusalem; School Representative (2008)
  • Buffalo Hockey Experience: Museum; President (2008–present)
  • BOCA International Mission - Ghana, West Africa; UB School of Dental Medicine; School Representative (2006)

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Contact Information

3435 Main Street
Squire Hall Room 315C
Buffalo, NY 14214
Phone: (716)829-5787
jeg9@buffalo.edu

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