Paula Flynn Dr.

Paula Flynn
Dr.

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Restorative Dentistry

School of Dental Medicine


Specialty/Research Focus

Prosthodontics; Prosthodontics; Removable Prosthodontics

Contact Information
Squire Hall
Room 235R
Buffalo, NY 14214
Phone: (716) 829-2862
Fax: (716) 829-2440
pcflynn@buffalo.edu



Education and Training:

  • MS, Oral Sciences, University at Buffalo, SUNY (1986)
  • Cert, Removable Prosthodontics, University at Buffalo, SUNY (1984)
  • DDS, Dentistry, University at Buffalo, SUNY (1982)
  • BA, Biology, SUC at Buffalo (1978)

Employment:

  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Restorative Dentistry, University at Buffalo, SUNY (2001-present)
  • Paula Flynn, D.D.S., Private Practice (1988–2013)
  • IMA (Individual Mobilization Augmentee), U.S. Air Force Reserve, Dental Corps (1995–1999)
  • Dentist, U.S. Air Force Reserve, Dental Corps, U.S. Air Force Reserve, WPAFB, OH (1995–1999)
  • Dental Corps officer, U.S. Army Reserve (1982–1995)
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Restorative Dentistry, University at Buffalo, SUNY (1988–1993)
  • Associate Dentist, Associate with Paul Chojnacki, D.D.S. (1986–1988)
  • Clinical Instructor, Restorative Dentistry, University at Buffalo, SUNY (1983–1988)
  • Medical Service Corps officer, U.S. Army Reserve (1979–1982)


Abstracts:

  • Flynn P, Kaars J, Levine MJ. Characterization of in vivo denture pellicle.. J Dent Res. 1985; 64.
  • Paula Flynn. An anatomic-radiographic study of the human mandibular canal. J Dent Res..

Professional Memberships:

  • American Prosthodontic Society; Membership committee, 1995-2000 (1991–present)
  • American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (1990–present)
  • Twin Cities Dental Society (1989–1994)
  • Niagara County Dental Society (1989–present)
  • Eighth District Dental Society (1986–present)
  • American Dental Association (1986–present)
  • New York State Dental Society (1986–present)
  • IADR/AADR (1985–1990)
  • Dental Alumni Association; Chair of 5th year class reunion, 1987 (1982–1995)

Presentations:

  • "Partial Removable Denture Prestnesis Design" IDP, International Dentist Program (2017)
  • "Embrasure Form and Analyzing Shapes" UB School of Dental Medicine, RDN 804, Dr. Mary Bush, Course Director (2014)
  • "Oral care and chronic illness" Buffalo General Hospital, Center for Women with Disability (1998)
  • "Degradation and osteogenic potential of implanted polymers" 40th Annual Conference, Engineering in Medicine and Biology (1987)
  • "Characterization of in vivo denture pellicle" IADR, IADR (1985)
  • "Removable prosthodontics" NCCC, Class for dental assistants (1983)
  • "An anatomic-radiographic study of the human mandibular canal." IADR, IADR (1981)

Service Activities:

  • School of Dental Medicine Appeals Board; Alternate Member (2017–2020)
  • School of Dental Medicine Curriculum Committee; Member (2015–2022)
  • Assisted with development of completely new format for CLD 838/853; Worked with Drs. Jane Brewer and Joseph Gambacorta in developing a completely new format for the treatment planning seminar (CLD 838/853), utilizing concepts acquired from process Education conferences. The seminar utilized student teams who analyzed patient data, given to them at the seminar, to produce treatment plans and assessments using SII methodology (strengths, improvements, insights). These plans were presented orally, following by questions/answers, and discussion. Each teal also submitted a written report of the seminar.; Committee Member (2014)
  • Complete Denture Technique Manual; Completely revised and illustrated manual for sophomore technique course, 1987; Other (1987)

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Contact Information

Squire Hall
Room 235R
Buffalo, NY 14214
Phone: (716) 829-2862
Fax: (716) 829-2440
pcflynn@buffalo.edu