Joseph E. Gambacorta
Joseph E. Gambacorta
Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, Interim Assistant Vice President for Interprofessional Education
Department of Restorative Dentistry
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:
- Krajewski MP, Lu CH, Stellrecht E, Desai KJ, Gambacorta JE. An environmental scan of pharmacists supporting pre-doctoral dental education institutions. J Dent Educ. 2020.
- Gambacorta JE, Jeong N, MacDougall M, Gottlieb R, Price JB, Reinke R. Should the U.S. Adopt a National Dental Clinical Licensure Examination? Two Viewpoints: Viewpoint 1: National Licensure Would Provide Multiple Advantages for Practitioners and the Profession and Viewpoint 2: Licensing Authority Should Remain Under State J Dent Educ. 2019; 83(2).
- Nierenberg S, Hughes LP, Warunek M, Gambacorta JE, Dickerson SS, Campbell-Heider N. Nursing and Dental Students' Reflections on Interprofessional Practice After a Service-Learning Experience in Appalachia. J Dent Educ. 2018; 82(5).
- Gambacorta JE, Glick M, Anker AE, Shampaine GS. The Buffalo Model: Shifting the Focus of Clinical Licensure Exams in Dentistry to Address Ethical Concerns Regarding Patient Care. J Dent Educ. 2016; 80(6).
- Gambacorta JE, Stellrecht, E. Scaling and root planing treatment for chronic periodontitis could reduce risk of preterm birth in high-risk cases.. American Dental Association Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry. 2014.
- Gambacorta JE. The importance and challenges of dental care in low and middle-income settings.. Transforming Global Health: Interdisciplinary Challenges, Perspectives, and Strategies..
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)
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"
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)