Christopher Pusateri

Christopher Pusateri

Clinical Assistant Professor, SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine

Department of Restorative Dentistry

School of Dental Medicine


Specialty/Research Focus

Prosthodontics

Contact Information
SUNY Buffalo
Squire Hall Rm 235
3435 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
Phone: 716-829-2862
Fax: 716-829-2440
pusateri@buffalo.edu



Education and Training:

  • MS, Oral Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo (2008)
  • Fellowship, Implantology, State University of New York at Buffalo (2007)
  • Cert, Prosthodontics, State University of New York at Buffalo (2005)
  • DDS, State University of New York at Buffalo (2002)
  • BS, Biology/Psychology, Canisius College (1998)

Employment:

  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Restorative Dentistry, State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine (2011-present)
  • Clinical Instructor, Restorative Dentistry, State University of New York at Buffalo (2005–2011)
  • Clinical Specialist, Technology, Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. (2007–2009)
  • Clinical Fellow, Restorative Dentistry, State University of New York at Buffalo (2005–2007)

Awards and Honors:

  • Alan J. Gross Award for Excellence in Teaching (2013)
  • School of Dental Medicine General Scholorship Award (2004)
  • American College of Prosthodontists Award (2002)
  • Academy of Operative Dentistry Award (2002)
  • Chester Glor Award (2002)


Journal Articles:

Abstracts:

  • Pusateri C, Tysowsky G, Hill T. Effect of surface treatment on load to failure of lithium-disilicate. J Dent Res. 2010; 89.
  • Kim-Pusateri S, Pusateri C, Campillo-Funollet M, Munoz C. Color match of five resin veneer cements and try-in pastes. J Dent Res. 2010; 89.
  • Pusateri C, Vylkova S, Monaco E, Edgerton M. Sensitivity of Candida albicans Biofilm Cells to Histatin 5. J Dent Res. 2006.

Professional Memberships:

  • American Dental Education Association (2011–present)
  • American College of Prosthodontists (2002–present)
  • Acedemy of Osseointegration (2002–present)
  • American Dental Association (2002–present)
  • New York State Dental Association (2002–present)
  • Eighth District Dental Society (2002–present)
  • American Student Dental Association (1998–2002)

Presentations:

  • "Faculty Calibration - RPD Design and Laboratory Communication" UB SDM Continuing Education, UB SDM Continuing Education, UB SDM Continuing Education (2020)
  • "A Case of Missing Teeth - Best Practices for Treatment Planning and Restorative Care for Patients with Mulitple Missing Teeth" UB SDM Continuing Education, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine Continuing Education, Basic Principles of Partial Denture Design (2017)
  • "Simplified Placement of Dental Implants: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning" Simplified Placement of Dental Implants: A University-based Hands-on Workshop, UB SDM Continuing Education, UB SDM Continuing Education (2013)
  • "Overview of the Locator Implant Attachment System for Mandibular Overdentures" UB SDM Continuing Education, UB SDM Continuing Education, UB SDM Continuing Education (2011)
  • "Simplified Placement of Dental Implants: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning" UB SDM Continuing Education, UB SDM Continuing Education, UB SDM Continuing Education (2011)
  • "Dental Implants: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning" UB SDM Continuing Education, UB SDM Continuing Education, UB SDM Continuing Education (2010)
  • "Case report: Ceramic abutment restoring an implant with an external connection" American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics (2006) (2006)
  • "Sensitivity of Candida albicans biofilm cells to histatin 5" American Academy for Dental Research (2006) (2006)
  • "Management of a structurally compromised dentition with a crown-and-sleve telescopic prosthesis" American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics (2005) (2005)
  • "A two-implant, bar/clip-retained overdenture employing passive horizontal plunger attachments" American Prosthodontic Society (2004) (2004)

Service Activities:

  • School of Dental Medicine Appeals Board; Alternate Member (2016)
  • AEGD Implant Overdenture Presentation; Provided overview of implant overdentures to AEGD residents.; Presentor (2020)
  • Guidelines for Lab Setting Posterior Teeth and Wax Contours; Provided departmental faculty with update on removable pre-clinical/clinical protocols to improve teaching effectiveness and calibration of clinical faculty.; Presentor (2019)
  • AEGD Implant Overdenture Presentation; Provided overview of implant overdentures to AEGD residents.; Presentor (2019)
  • Removable Prosthodontics Calibration; Provided calibration training to SDM clinical faulty in new daily grading (procedure-specific grading with axiUm) and CPE grading calibration.; Presentor (2018)
  • Removable Clinic Overview; Provide overview of clinical protocols to new SDM faculty covering removable procedures in D3/D4 clinic.; Presentor (2016–present)
  • Daily Grading Calibration: Removable Prosthodontics; Provided calibration on daily grading in removable prosthodontics for clinical faculty by reviewing rubrics for grading and clinical examples; administered pre-/post-test; 2 days; Presentor (2016)
  • IHS Daily Grading Calibration: Removable Prosthodontics; Provided calibration lecture on daily grading for Indian Health Service (IHS) faculty involved in supervising SDM D4 students in off-site rotation to IHS dental clinic.; Presentor (2016)
  • Faculty In-service: Removable Prosthodontics; Provided departmental faculty with update on removable pre-clinical/clinical protocols to improve teaching effectiveness and calibration of clinical faculty.; Presentor (2015)
  • Section Head, Removable Prosthodontics; Department Representative (2014–present)
  • AEGD Partial Denture Review; Provided overview of partial denture design for incoming AEGD residents.; Presentor (2013)
  • Faculty In-service: Partial and Complete Pre-clinical Removable Prosthodontics; Provided departmental faculty (in lectures on 3 separate days) with update on removable pre-clinical protocols to improve teaching effectiveness and calibration of clinical faculty.; Presentor (2012)
  • Student Supply Purchase Committee; Review and update supply purchase needs yearly for D2 and IDP pre-clinical lab.; Committee Member (2012–present)
  • Fixed Laboratory - Quality Control Reviewer; Reviewer (2009–present)
  • AEGD Implant Overview; Provided overview of implant prosthetics and surgical guide fabrication for incoming AEGD residents.; Presentor (2009)
  • AEGD Prosthodontic Overview; Provided overview of fixed and removable prosthodontics for incoming AEGD residents.; Presentor (2009)
  • AEGD Implant Overview; Provided overview of implant prosthetics and surgical guide fabrication for incoming AEGD residents.; Presentor (2008)
  • Senior clinical awards - Snow Award (Fixed Prosthodontics); Judge (2007–2010)

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Contact Information

SUNY Buffalo
Squire Hall Rm 235
3435 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
Phone: 716-829-2862
Fax: 716-829-2440
pusateri@buffalo.edu