Latifa Bairam
Latifa Bairam
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Restorative Dentistry
Specialty/Research Focus
Prosthodontics; Removable Prosthodontics
Education and Training:
- MS, University at Buffalo (1984)
- Cert, Roswell Park Memorial Institute (1984)
- Cert, SUNY at Buffalo (1981)
- Cert, SUNY at Buffalo (1979)
- BDS, Baghdad University (1975)
Employment:
- Private practice, limited to Prosthodontics, Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo (2012-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Restorative Dentistry, State University of New York at Buffalo (2007-present)
- Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, University at Baghdad, College of Dental Medicine, Iraq (1994–2007)
- Visiting Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, University of Mustansirya, College of Dental Medicine, Iraq (2005–2006)
- Private Practice, Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, University of Baghdad, University of Baghdad, Iraq (1985–2005)
- Visiting Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Khartoum University, College of dental Medicine, Sudan (2001–2003)
- Lecturer, University of Baghdad, College of Dental Medicine, Iraq (1990–1994)
- Assistant Lecturer, Department of Removable Prosthodontics, University of Baghdad, College of Dental Medicine, Iraq (1985–1990)
- Research Associate Professor, State University of New York at Buffalo (1984–1985)
- Resident, Department of Dentistry and Maxilofacial Prosthestics, Department of Dentistry and Maxiolofacial Prosthestics (1983–1984)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, State University of New York at Buffalo (1981–1982)
- Instructor, University of Baghdad, University of Baghdad, Iraq (1975–1979)
Awards and Honors:
- New York State Dental Association& New York State Dental Foundation, recognize Dr. Latifa Bairam for Completing 300 hours of Continuing Education (2019)
- OKU membership: Selected to the faculty membership in the Lambda Lambda chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society, School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo (2019)
- Certificate of Recognition of 5 Years of loyal Membership Service in the American College of Prosthodontists (2017)
- Certificate of Appreciation and Acknowledgment awarded from College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad for participation as International Oral Presenter in the 12th (2017)
- Certificate of Appreciation and Plaque awarded from School of Dental Medicine Al-ISRRA, University, Baghdad, Iraq (2016)
- Certificate of Appreciation awarded from the Saudi Dental Society for the contribution as a Speaker and workshop training course during the 13th Makkah International Dental Conference (2016)
- New York State Dental Association & New York State Dental Foundation Recognition (2014)
- Educator of the Year 2014 (2014)
- Dr. Payne‘s Award of Merit (1981)
- "In Recognition of Outstanding Contribution to Research and Teaching" (1981)
- Research scholarship award (1979)
- The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Scholarship (1979)
Journal Articles:
- Kim H, Baker JG, Bairam L, Davis E, Andreana S, Vora S.. Primary Stability comparison using Piezoelectric or Conventional implant site preparation systems in cancellous bone. Pilot Study. Implant Dentistry. 2014.
- Gandhi SA, Baker JA, Bairam L, Kim H, Davis E, Andreana S. Primary stability comparison using piezoelectric or conventional implant site preparation systems in cancellous bone: a pilot study.. Implant Dentistry (serial online). 2014.
- Baker JA, Vora S, Bairam L, Kim HI, Davis EL, Andreana S, Davis E. Piezoelectric vs. conventional implant site preparation: ex vivo implant primary stability. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2012; 23.
- Arkan NT, Bairam Mendilawi LR, Toufiq HI. Food Consumption by complete denture wearers. J College Dent. 2006; 18.
- Bairam Mendilawi LR. Management of radiation induced xerostomia in partially edentulous patients. J of Sudanese Dental Union and Faculty of Dentistry. 2003; 1.
- Alani M, Bairam Mendilawi LR. The effect of different surface treatment on the transverse strength of repaired acrylic specimens (part 1). J College Dent. 2001; 10.
- Alhadad NS, Bairam L, Doori DR. Compressive Strength of several gypsum product dried by microwave oven with different programs. J College Dent. 2001; 28.
- Bairam LR, Miller WA. Mandible bone resorption as determined from panoramic radiographs in edentulous male individuals ages 25-80 years. Gerodontology. 1994; 11(2).
- Bairam Mendilawi LR, Altowayer. Pre-treatment denture patient‘s expectations. J College of Dent. 1990; 18.
- Altowayer A, Bairam Mendilawi LR. Complete Denture Intolerance in Edentulous Patients. J College of Dent. 1990; 18.
Abstracts:
- Hirpara, J; Kolliboyana, J; Makowka, S; Bairam, L; Andreana, S; Li, R.. A FEA Study to Map the Stress Distribution Along the Angulated Implant. AAFP Annual meeting. 2019.
- Cho, Eun Jung; Niles, Eric; Vedururu, Sai; Bairam, L; Andreana, S. A retrospective Study of Effects of Corticosteroids on Dental Implant Failure 2018 IADR / PER General Session. 2018.
- Niles, Eric; Cho, Eun Jung; Vedururu, Sai; Wilding, Gregory; Bairam, L; Andreana, Sebastiano. Retrospective study 0f Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors on Implant Failure 2018 AADR/CADR Annual Meeting. 2018.
- Vedururu, Sai; Niles, Eric; Cho, Eun Jung; Bairam, L; Wilding, Gregory; Andreana, Sebastiano. Role of Vitamin D Supplementation in Dental Implant Survival; A Retrospective Study 2018 AADR/CADR Annual Meeting. 2018.
- Sulochana, G, Bairam L, Andreana S, Mine, T. Association between Antidepressant Use and Implant Failure: A Pilot Study. 2016 AADR/CADR Annual Meeting. 2016.
- Vladimir Orentlikher, Sebastiano Andreana, David DiPalma, Ksheera Mandepanda Appachu, and Latifa Bairam. A Comparison Between Implant Primary Stability of Long vs Short Implants with Different Diameters: Ex Vivo Pilot Study J Dent Res. 2015.
- Al-Hashemi JY, Andreana S, Baier R, Dziak R, Bairam L. Osteoblasts‘ Response to Date-Expired Implants Renewed by H2O2 Gas Plasma. IADR Abstracts. 2014.
- Ahmed Hussein, Muzamil Gufran, Latifa Bairam, and Sebastiano Andreana. Piezoelectric versus Osteotomes Implant site preparation: mechanical and physical differences J Dent Res. 2014.
- Al-Hashemi J, Baier R, Andreana S, Dziak R, Bairam L. Out of date dental implants; Surface optimization and re-sterilization.. J Dent Res. 2013.
- Vora S, Baker JG, Bairam L, Kim H, Davis E, Andreana S. In vivo HA - coated implant stability following different site preparation systems. J Dent Res. 2011; 90(3417).
- Tam U C, Bairam L, Andreana S. Failure Indicators in Implant Dentistry. J Dent Res. 2011; 90(2185).
- Vora S, Baker J, Bairam L, Kim H, Davis EL, Andreana S. Primary Stability in Cancellous Bone of Two Implant Site Preparations. J Dent Res. 2010.
- Baker J, Vora S, Davis E, Kim H, Andreana S. Piezoelectric vs. Conventional Site Preparation: Ex vivo Implant Primary Stability. J Dent Res. 2010; 89(A).
- Bairam L, Miller WA. Does anticonvulsant therapy affect mandibular bone resorption. J Dent Res. 1984; 63.
Professional Memberships:
- ITI International Team for Implantology; ITI International Team for Implantology. Also, part of the ITI Section USA (2017–present)
- American College of Prosthodontics; member (2012–present)
- American Dental Association; Member (2010–present)
- Eighth District Dental Society; Member (2010–present)
- Dential Society of State of New York (2010–present)
- UB Dental Alumni (2007–present)
- United University Professions (2007–present)
- Board of Scientific Promotions in the College of Dentistry University of Baghdad (2006–2007)
- Board of Editorial Consultants for the Iraqi Journal of Oral and Dental Sciences (2004–2007)
- International Association for Dental Research (1983–1985)
- Iraqi Dental Association (1975–2007)
Presentations:
- "Current Approach in the Management of Partially Edentulous Arches from Conventional to Implant Supported Removable Partial Dentures”" Lecture, School of Dental Medicine, Presented to the faculty of the Restorative Department (2020)
- "Current Concepts in the Restoration of Partially Edentulous arches" Mini Residency in Oral Implantology, DACE, DACE, India Group (2019)
- "Implant Retained Mandibular Overdentures: Management and Patient Satisfaction" Mini- Residency in Oral Implantology, DACE, India Group, Mini- Residency in Oral Implantology (2019)
- "1. Implant Assisted Partial Dentures: Contemporary Concepts 2.Implant Retained Mandibular Overdentures" Lecture Presentation, Dental Academy for Clinical Excellence (2018)
- ": Current Practice in the Restoration of Worn Dentition" 12th Postgraduate Dental Conference, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad (2017)
- "Restorative Design & Treatment Options for Partially Edentulous Patients" Invitation from University of Babylon, University of Babylon, Invitation from University of Babylon (2017)
- "Implant Retained Overdentures" Prosthdontic Department, University of Baghdad College of Dentistry (2016)
- "Implant Supported Partial Removable Dental Prothesis" DACE (Dental Academy for Clinical Excellence), Univ @ Buffalo SDM, Implant Study Club (2016)
- "Contemporary Concepts in the Restoration of Partially Edentulous Arches; Fixed Vs. Removable" Fundamentals in Oral Implantology Lecture, SUNY at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine (2016)
- "Implant Retained Overdentures; Management of Severely Resorbed Mandibular Edentulous Arches" Fundamentals in Oral Implantology Lecture, SUNY at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine (2016)
- "Partial Removable Dental Prosthesis Designs: A path to Success and Predictability" The 13th Makkah International Dental Conference, The Saudi Dental Society, The Saudi Dental Society (2016)
- "Prosthetic Management of Completely EdentulousPatients" Lecture, ECMC Hospital, To ECMC and Roswel park cancer institute Residents (2013)
- "Prosthetic Restoration of Partial Edentulous Patients" Lecture, ECMC Hospital, To ECMC and Roswel Park Cancer Institute Residents (2013)
- "Prosthetic Rehabilitation of Facial Defects" Lecture, Sudanese Dental Association (2003)
- "Prosthodontic Management of Head and Neck Cancer Patients" Lecture, Roswell Park Memorial Institute (1984)
- "Prosthodontic Management of Patients with Cleft Lip and Palate" Lecture, State University of New York at Buffalo (1983)
- "Current Concepts in the Restoration of Partially Edentulous Arches" Prosthdontic Department, SDM/DACE, AL-Israa University College, Baghdad, Irag
Service Activities:
- faculty facilitator for small interprofessional group of students during the 2019 fall Interprofessional Forum; Served as a faculty facilitator for small interprofessional group of students during the 2019 fall Interprofessional Forum “Confronting Opioid Use Disorder: An Interprofessional Strategy” held at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.; Contributor (2019)
- EDPAC: Joined the Empire Dental Political Action Committee; Joined the Empire Dental Political Action Committee as “Capitol Club” Leadership levels of support to ensure that changing political winds will never be able to deter our ability to protect the profession and the patients we serve; Contributor (2019)
- Senior Award Judging; Senior Award Judging, committed to evaluate the senior student’s clinical work and performance; Judge (2019)
- faculty facilitator for small interprofessional group of students during the 2019 Spring Interprofessional Forum; Served as a faculty facilitator for small interprofessional group of students during the 2019 Spring Interprofessional Forum “Meet Fred Santiago: Improving Care through Interprofessional Collaboration” held at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.; Contributor (2019)
- undergraduate Judge for DDS student research day; Served as undergraduate Judge for DDS student research day at Center for Tomorrow Ballroom - North Campus; Judge (2019)
- New York State Dental Association & New York State Dental Foundation recognition; New York State Dental Association & New York State Dental Foundation Recognize Dr. Latifa Bairam for 100 Hours of Continuing Dental Education Achievement Representing Dedication to the Profession and Patient Care; Contributor (2019)
- Support and help Hospice Buffalo; Support and help Hospice Buffalo during their 33rd Annual Spring Bouquet Sale; Sponsor (2019–present)
- American College of Prosthodontists recognition; In recognition of Years of Membership Service, the American College of Prosthodontists Certifies that Dr. Latifa Bairam has Achieved 5 Continuous Years of Loyal Membership in the College, December 31, 2017. Member ID Number 18644; Member (2017)
- Contributed to a generous bid on an auction item at the 125th Anniversary Scholarship Gala; Contributed to a generous bid on an auction item at the 125th Anniversary Scholarship Gala to provide direct support to student scholarship within the School of Dental Medicine; Sponsor (2017)
- Monetary gift to support the School of Dental Medicine; Monetary gift to support the School of Dental Medicine to exemplify our commitment to the University and the opportunities to our students; Sponsor (2013)
- "2012 Take Steps To Be Heard Crohns and Colitis Walk"; support and contribution for 2012 take steps to be heard crohns and colitis walk to support research managing patients suffer terribly from the disease of ulcerative colitis; Sponsor (2012)
- Participated as a poster judge at the Sigma Xi Graduate Student Poster Competition; Participated as a poster judge at the Sigma Xi Graduate Student Poster Competition at the Center for the Arts, North Campus as s a part of UB’s annual Celebration of Student Academic Excellence.; Judge (2012)
- charitable donation and support for the American Heart Association; charitable donation and support for the American Heart Association to save countless lives from Cardiovascular disease which is the No. 1 killer of Americans.; Sponsor (2012)
- New York State Veterans Smile Initiative; 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019: New York State Dental Association& New York State Dental Association recognition for Latifa Bairam for Giving Back to the Military as part of the 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 New York State Veterans Smile Initiative; Contributor (2011–2019)
- Give UB a Smile Day; Volunteered on “Give UB a Smile Day “January 29, 2011; proving free oral exams, BW radiographs and oral prophylaxis for faculty, students and staff of the UB Community; Contributor (2011)
- State Employees Federated Appeal; Yearly contribution to the state employees federated appeal to support the agencies helping children network international and food for the poor; Sponsor (2009–2010)
- "The Ride for Roswell"; Yearly participation in "The Ride for Roswell" to raise funds for critical cancer research and year-round support programs for Roswell Park; Sponsor (2009–present)
- food for the Poor; Monetary Contribution to “food for the Poor Inc” and “Children’s Network International through UB Campaign for the Community; Sponsor (2009–present)
- Support UB Employees Campaign for the Community; Support UB Employees Campaign for the Community every year; Sponsor (2008–present)
- Community Health Fair; Volunteer; Department Representative (1983)