Robert J. Yetto
Robert J. Yetto
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Restorative Dentistry
Specialty/Research Focus
Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD); Endodontics; Esthetic Dentistry; Fixed Prosthodontics; Implant Dentistry; Operative Dentistry; Orthodontics; Periodontics; Prosthodontics; Prosthodontics
Education and Training:
- Cert, University at Buffalo, SUNY, School of Management (2002)
- Cert, University at Buffalo, SUNY, School of Dental Medicine (2001)
- DDS, University at Buffalo, SUNY (1983)
- MS, Head and Neck Surgery, Roswell Park Memorial Institute Graduate School, University at Buffalo, SUNY (1979)
- BA, Canisius College (1977)
Employment:
- Dentist, Suburban Dentistry (2020-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Restorative Dentistry, University at Buffalo, SUNY, School of Dental Medicine (2018-present)
- Dentist, Private Practice, DBA The Cosmetic Dental Center (1995–2020)
- Director, Esthetics Continuum, Restorative Dentistry, Ti-MAX Institute, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Canada (2016–2019)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Restorative Dentistry, University at Buffalo, SUNY, School of Dental Medicine & Advanced Education in General Dentistry (2011–2018)
- Clinical Instructor, Restorative Dentistry, University at Buffalo, SUNY, School of Dental Medicine & Advanced Education in General Dentistry (2007–2011)
- Clinical Instructor, Restorative Dentistry, University at Buffalo, SUNY, School of Dental Medicine (2005–2007)
- Clinical Instructor, Restorative Dentistry, University at Buffalo, SUNY, Esthetic Dentistry Education Center (1998–2005)
- Private Practice Partnership, Dr. John Dobos, DBA Maple-N.Forest Dental Associates (1986–1994)
- Private Practice Associateship, Drs. Kenneth Cohrn & John Dobos, DBA Dental Health Associates (1984–1986)
- Private Practice, Drs. Anthony B. & Peter C. Perez (1983–1984)
Awards and Honors:
- Sustaining Member - American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (2004)
- Fellowship - International Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics (2002)
- William B. Tucker Scholarship (1983)
- Dr. Glenn H. Leak Memorial Fellowship (1979)
Journal Articles:
- Bush MA, Hermanson A, Yetto R, Wiezcowski G. The Use of Ultraviolet LED Illumination for Composite Resin Removal: An In Vitro Study.. General Dentistry. 2010.
- Yetto RJ. Creating Tight Anatomically Contoured Proximal Contacts in Class II Direct Composite Resin Restorations. Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry. 2003; 19((1)).
Professional Memberships:
- International Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics; Fellow (2002–present)
- Fonzi Dental Study Club; Past president (1997–present)
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry; Sustaining Member (1996–present)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Associates of Western New York Implant Study Club; Member (1986–present)
- American Dental Association; Member (1983–present)
- New York State Dental Society; Member (1983–present)
- Eighth District Dental Society; Member (1983–present)
- Erie County Dental Society; Member (1983–present)
Presentations:
- "Porcelain Veneers Live Patient Treatment" Ti-MAX Esthetics Continuum, Ti-MAX Institute (2017)
- "Porcelain Veneers Live Patient Treatment" Ti-MAX Esthetics Continuum, Ti-MAX Institute (2017)
- "Proportionality and Smile Design" Ti-MAX Esthetics Continuum, Ti-MAX Institute (2017)
- "Ultimate Esthetics" Ti-MAX Esthetics Continuum, Ti-MAX Education Center (2016)
- "Proportionality in Designing Smiles with Porcelain Veneers" Jefferson - Lewis County Dental Society, Jefferson - Lewis County Dental Society (2015)
- "Dental Photography" SUNY Buffalo Esthetic Concentration training, SUNY Buffalo SDM, Esthetic Concentration candidates (2015)
- "Lasers in Dentistry" SUNY Buffalo, Continuing Education, Lecture & Hands-on (2014)
- "Proportionality in Smile Design" SUNY Buffalo SDM Full Time Faculty Candidate, SUNY Buffalo SDM (2013)
- "Dental Photography" SUNY Buffalo AEGD Resident training, SUNY Buffalo AEGD, AEGD (2013)
- "Lasers in Dentistry" SUNY Buffalo AEGD Resident training, SUNY Buffalo AEGD, AEGD (2013)
- "Smile Design - Why some smiles look right and others are a fright!" SUNY Buffalo, Continuing Education, Cafe Series (2012)
- "Lasers in Dentistry" SUNY Buffalo, Continuing Education, Faculty Enrichment (2011)
- "Porcelain Veneers: What Your Patient Doesnât Know Can Hurt You!" SUNY Buffalo, Continuing Education, Cafe Series (2009)
- "CEREC Restorations" SUNY Buffalo, AEGD Program, SUNY Buffalo, AEGD Program (2009)
- "Creating Tight Anatomically Contoured Proximal Contacts in Class II Direct Composite Resin Restorations" Club Dent - Panama (2009)
- "Smile Design" Club Dent - Panama, SUNY Buffalo (2009)
- "Creating Tight Anatomically Contoured Proximal Contacts in Class II Direct Composite Resin Restorations" SUNY Buffalo, Continuing Education, Cafe Series (2009)
- "All Ceramic Materials 2008 Update" SUNY Buffalo, Continuing Education, Cafe Series (2008)
- "Class II Composite Matricing" SUNY Buffalo, Continuing Education, Faculty Enrichment (2008)
- "Creating Tight Anatomically Contoured Proximal Contacts in Class II Direct Composite Resin Restorations" SUNY Buffalo, Continuing Education, Cafe Series (2008)
- "Smile Design" SUNY Buffalo, Continuing Education, Cafe Series (2008)
- "Esthetic Inlays and Onlays" SUNY Buffalo, Continuing Education, Cafe Series (2007)
- "All Ceramic Dental Materials" Erie County Dental Society (2005)
- "Creating Tight Anatomically Contoured Proximal Contacts in Class II Direct Composite Resin Restorations" The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Annual Session (2004)
- "Detection of Tumor Immunity in Head and Neck Cancer" Multidisciplinary Conference on Head and Neck Oncology (1979)
- "Detection of Tumor Immunity in Head and Neck Cancer" Third Annual Meeting, Eastern Great Lakes Head and Neck Oncology Association (1979)
Service Activities:
- School of Dental Medicine Executive Council; Member (2012–2018)
- School of Dental Medicine Nominating Committee; Chair (2012–2013)
- School of Dental Medicine ByLaws Committee; Member (2010)
- Forest Medical Professional Association Board; Co-President (1994–present)
- Jolly Boys of Williamsville, Inc.; Member (1984–present)
- Amherst Conservative Party; Committee Member (1977–present)