Stephen N. Abel D.D.S., M.S.D.
Stephen N. Abel
D.D.S., M.S.D.
Associate Dean for Student, Community and Professional Initiatives
Department of Periodontics And Endodontics
Education and Training:
- MS, Dentistry, University of Minnesota (1982)
- Residency, Periodontology, University of Minnesota Graduate School (1982)
- DDS, New York University (1978)
- BA, Biology, Harvard University, Cum Laude (1974)
Employment:
- Associate Dean, Periodontics And Endodontics, University at Buffalo (2013-present)
- Associate Dean, Periodontics And Endodontics, University at Buffalo (2013–2014)
- Professor, Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences, Nova Southeastern University, College of Dental Medicine (2012–2013)
- Associate Professor, Administration, Nova Southeastern University, College of Dental Medicine (2005–2013)
- Dentist, Private Practice, Family Dental Associates (2005–2013)
- Assistant Professor, Oral Diagnostic Sciences, Nova Southeastern University, College of Dental Medince (2004–2005)
- Oral Health Liaison, AIDS Institute, New York State Department of Health (1998–2005)
- Dentist, Private Practice, Stephen N. Abel, D.D.S. P.C. (1983–2005)
- Director of Periodontics, Clinical Dentistry, Christ Hospital (1987–2004)
- Director of Periodontics, Clinical Dentistry, St. Mary Hospital (1987–2004)
- Dentist, Private Practicce, Theodore Davis, D.M.D. (1983–2004)
- Director of Dentistry, Dental Department, St. Clare's Hospital (1991–1998)
- General Practice Residency, Eastman Dental Center (1978–1979)
Research Expertise:
- HIV/AIDS: Oral health management of patients with HIV disease
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- April 2015–March 2016
New York State Rural Dentistry Pilot 2015
New York State Department of Health
Role: Principal Investigator
$250,000 - October 2014–March 2016
campaign for healthy smiles
American Academy of Pediatic Denttistry
Role: Principal Investigator
$20,000 - June 2015–December 2015
Oral Health America Geriatric Project
Oral Health America
Role: Co-Investigator
$10,000 - April 2014–March 2015
NYS Rural Dentistry Pilot Program 2014
NYS Department of Health
Role: Principal Investigator
$250,000 - August 2014–October 2014
rural dentistry fund
Johnson and Johnson
Role: Co-Investigator
$6,620 - September 2009–August 2013
HRSA Ryan White Community Based Dental Partner ship Grant
HRSA
Role: Principal Investigator
$938,988 - August 2008–August 2013
MacDonald Fund School Health Initiative
John T.MacDonaldFoundation, Miami , Florida
Role: Principal Investigator
$305,973 - September 2005–June 2008
HRSA Ryan White Community Based Dental Partnership Grant
HRSA
Role: Principal Investigator
$386,049
Journal Articles:
- Parish CL, Pereyra MR, Pollack HA, Cardenas G, Castellon PC, Abel SN, Singer R, Metsch LR. Screening for substance misuse in the dental care setting: findings from a nationally representative survey of dentists. Addiction. 2015.
- Hamershock RA, Rajabiun S, Fox JE, Mofidi M, Abel SN, York JA, Kunzel C, Sanogo M, Mayfield TG. Dental students‘ HIV/AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes, and intentions: impact of the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration‘s community-based dental partnership program. J Dent Educ. 2014; 78(8).
- Feinstein-Winitzer RT, Pollack HA, Parish CL, Pereyra MR, Abel SN, Metsch LR. Insurer views on reimbursement of preventive services in the dental setting: results from a qualitative study. Am J Public Health. 2014; 104(5).
- Pollack HA, Pereyra M, Parish CL, Abel S, Messinger S, Singer R, Kunzel C, Greenberg B, Gerbert B, Glick M, Metsch LR, Abel SN. Dentists‘ willingness to provide expanded HIV screening in oral health care settings: results from a nationally representative survey. Am J Public Health. 2014; 104(5).
- Parish CL, Singer R, Abel S, Metsch LR, Abel SN. Addressing the oral healthcare needs of special needs children: pediatric nurses‘ self-perceived effectiveness. Spec Care Dentist. 2014; 34(2).
- Abel SN, Bhoopathi V, Herzig K, Godoy MT, Kowal HC, Gerbert B. The impact of an oral health program on domestic violence survivors within community shelters. J Am Dent Assoc. 2013; 144(12).
- Abel SN, Shah S. The role of the dental profession in addressing the human immunodeficiency virus epidemic. 1986. J Am Dent Assoc. 2013; 144 S.
- Abel SN, Shah S. The role of the dental profession in addressing the human immunodeficiency virus epidemic. J Am Dent Assoc. 2013; 144(10).
- Shelley D, Wright S, McNeely J, Rotrosen J, Winitzer RF, Pollack H, Abel S, Metsch L, Abel SN. Reimbursing dentists for smoking cessation treatment: views from dental insurers. Nicotine Tob Res. 2012; 14(10).
- Abel S, Kowal HC, Brimlow D, Uchin M, Gerbert B, Abel SN. A collaboration to enhance oral health care for survivors of domestic violence: women‘s domestic violence shelters and Nova Southeastern University‘s College of Dental Medicine. J Dent Educ. 2012; 76(10).
- Tobias CR, Fox JE, Walter AW, Lemay CA, Abel SN. Retention of people living with HIV/AIDS in oral health care. Public Health Rep. 2012; 127 S.
- Jeanty Y, Cardenas G, Fox JE, Pereyra M, Diaz C, Bednarsh H, Reznik DA, Abel SN, Bachman SS, Metsch LR. Correlates of unmet dental care need among HIV-positive people since being diagnosed with HIV. Public Health Rep. 2012; 127 S.
- Siegel K, Abel SN, Pereyra M, Liguori T, Pollack HA, Metsch LR. Rapid HIV testing in dental practices. Am J Public Health. 2012; 102(4).
- Pollack HA, Metsch LR, Abel S, Abel SN. Dental examinations as an untapped opportunity to provide HIV testing for high-risk individuals. Am J Public Health. 2010; 100(1).
- Abel SN, Crosby LR. Developing support programs for dentists with infectious disease. MSDA J. 1996; 39(2).
- Rams TE, Andriolo M, Feik D, Abel SN, McGivern TM, Slots J. Microbiological study of HIV-related periodontitis. J Periodontol. 1991; 62(1).
- Walker WA, Abel SN, Wu M, Bloch KJ. Intestinal uptake of macromolecules. V. Comparison of the in vitro uptake by rat small intestine of antigen-antibody complexes prepared in antibody or antigen excess. J Immunol. 1976; 117(3).
Evaluative Studies and Case Reports:
- Abel SN, Andriolo M. Clinical management of HIV-related periodontitis: report of case. J Am Dent Assoc. 1989; Suppl.
Presentations:
- "HIV and Oral Health" Annual Conference, Dental Hygiene Assocation, New York State Dental Hygiene Association (2014)
- "Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse" annual conference, American Dental Education Assocation, plenary session (2014)
- "The Oral systemic, connection" Association of Nurses for AIDS Care Regional Meeting, Association for Nurses in AIDS Care, NYC chapter (2014)
- "Prventive Oral health Strategies for the Primary Care Medical Provider" annual conference, Ryan White AIDS Education and Training Centers, New England Sector (2013)
- "Dentists' presepctives on patient acceptance of HIV screening in the dental care setting" 140 Annual Session, American Public Health Association, behavioral sciences (2012)
- "Dentists‘ attitudes on chairside medical screening" 140 th annual session, American Public Health Association, behavioral sciences (2012)
- "Insurer‘s Perceptions on the Feasibility of HIV testing in the dental setting" annual conference, American Public Health Association, behavioral sciences (2012)
- "The Multiple Roles of Oral Healthcare Providers: Domestic Violence Screening and Connection to Care" seminar series, Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Women's Health (2012)
- "Dentists'' Attitudes on HIV testing" International Conference, Internation AIDS Conference, HIV testing (2012)
- "The oral health needs of Special Needs Populations" Board Meeting, Dentaquest foundation, special needs (2012)
- "HIV Oral Health Access" annual session, American Dental Education Association, Access (2012)
- "HIV Rapid Care Testing in Oral Healthcare Settings" Advisory Board Meeting, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, Behavioral sciences (2011)
- "The role of the dentis in domestic violence detection and rehabilitation" Annual Session, Family Violence Prevention, health (2011)