MS, State University of New York at Buffalo (2006)
Cert, State University of New York at Buffalo (2005)
DDS, State University of New York at Buffalo (2002)
BS, Chemistry, Eastern Michigan University, Magna Cum Laude (1996)
BS, Mathematics, Sookmyung Womenâs University (1988)
Employment:
Clinical Group Director, Restorative Dentistry, State University of New York at Buffalo (2014-present)
Removable Prosthodontics Discipline Monior, Restorative Dentistry, State University of New York at Buffalo (2011-present)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Restorative Dentistry, State University of New York at Buffalo (2010-present)
Dentist, University Dental Associates, Inc (2005-present)
Assistant Professor, Restorative Dentistry, State University of New York at Buffalo (2005–2010)
Teaching Assistant, Restorative Dentistry, State University of New York at Buffalo (2003–2005)
Awards and Honors:
School of Dental Medicine General Scholarship Award (2004)
American College of Dentists Award (2002)
Fixed Prosthodontics Award (2002)
Edwin C. Jauch Award (2002)
George B. Snow Award, Complete Prosthesis, 1st Place (2002)
George B. Snow Aware, Fixed Prosthesis, 2nd Place (2002)
WaterPik Technologies Excellence in Prosthodontics Award (2002)
Research Expertise:
Prosthodontics
Grants and Sponsored Research:
March 2008–July 2008 A Study of Denture Adhesives in Well-Fitting Dentures GlaxoSmithKline, Consumer Healthcare Role: Co-Investigator $102,501
April 2007–March 2008 Clinical Evaluation of Whitening System DenMat Corp. Role: Principal Investigator $49,707
August 2005–December 2005 A Training and Validation Exercise to Assess Denture Plaque using the Percent Coverage Index GlaxoSmithKline Role: Contributor $16,341
October 2005–November 2005 A Study to Compare Plaque Removal Efficacy of LiquaForm with common Denture Cleansing Regimens as Assessed with the Percent Coverage Index Role: Contributor
August 2009 A Phase II, Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind Active-Treatment-Controlled Parallel-Group Study of the Efficacy of Kovacaine Mist Nasal Spray for Anesthetizing Maxillary teeth in Health Dental Patients Role: Contributor
January 2006 A clinical Evaluation of the DenMat Sapphire light to facilitate in office bleaching study DenMat Role: Co-Principal Investigator $44,665
Journal Articles:
Kim-Pusateri S, Wee AG, Gozalo-Diaz DJ, Marx DB, Beatty MW. Proposed Shade Guide for Human Facial Skin and Lip: A Pilot Study. J Prosthet Dent.. 2013; 110(2).
Kim-Pusateri S, Bayindir F, Gozalo-Diaz D, Wee AG. Incisal Translucency of Vital Natural Unrestored Teeth: A Clinical Study. Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry. 2012.
Kim-Pusateri S, Brewer J, Dunford RG, Wee AG. In vitro Model to Evaluate Raliability and Accuracy of a Dental Shade-Matching Instrument. J Prosthet Dent. 2007; 98(5).
Abstracts:
Kim-Pusateri S, Wichman C, Sandoval A, Meyer A, Wu W, Nilsson D, Wee A. Lighting Conditions Used During Visual Shade Matching in Private Dental Offices. J Dent Res. 2015.
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.
Kim-Pusateri S, Ciancio S, Bessinger M. Clinical Evaluation of In-Office Whitening System. J Dent Res. 2008; 87.
Kim-Pusateri S, Ciancio SG, Bessinger M, Ho A. Clinical Comparison of Bleaching Effect of In-Office to Home Bleaching. J Dent Res. 2008; 87.
Kim-Pusateri S, Ciancio SG, Bessinger M. Bleaching effect comparison of two different concentrations of hydrogen peroxide. J Dent Res. 2007; 86.
Kim S. Effect of an Arc Light on In-office Bleaching. J Dent Res. 2006; 85.
Kim S, Brewer JD, Wee AG, Monaco EA, Davis EL. Reliability and Accuracy of Electronic Shade Matching Instruments. J Dent Res. 2005; 84(A).
Professional Memberships:
American Association for Dental Research/International Association for Dental Research (2004–present)
The American College of Prosthodontists (2003–present)
Academy of Osseoinegration (2003–present)
Alpha Omega Fraternity (2002–2003)
American Dental Association (2002–present)
New York State Dental Society (2002–present)
Eighth District Dental Society (2002–present)
American Student Dental Association (1998–2002)
Presentations:
"Lighting Conditions Used During Visual Shade Matching in Private Dental Offices" IADR/AADR/CADR General Session (2015)
"Color match of five resin veneer cements and try-in pastes" AADR Annual Meeting (2010)
"Proposed Shade Guide for Human Facial Skin" (2009)
"Clinical Evaluation of In-Office Whitening System" , International Association for Dental Research (2008)
"Clinical Comparioson of Bleaching Effect of In-Office to Home Bleaching" , American Association for Dental Research (2008)
"Bleaching Effect Comparison of Two Different Concentrations of Hydrogen Peroxide" , International Association for Dental Research/American Association for Dental Research (2007)
"Effect of an Arc Light on Office Bleaching" , American Association for Dental Research 2006: Poster Presentation (2006)
"Reliability and Accuracy of Electronic Shade Matching Instruments" , International Association for Dental Research/American Association for Dental Research 2005: Poster Presentation (2005)
"Implant Retained Overdenture Utilizing Passive Horizontal Plunger Locking Attachment" , American Prosthodontic Society 2005 Table Clinic Presentation (2005)
"Evaluation of Various Light Sources in Subjective Color Matching: Participation Exercise" , American Academy of fixed Prosthodontics 2005 Table Clinic Presentation (2005)
"Base Metal Castings for Interim Occlusal Plane Stabilization" , Greater Buffalo and Niagara Dental Meeting 2004 Table Clinic Presentation (2004)
"Reliability and Accuracy of a Spectrophotometer in the Color Measurement of Dental Shade Guides" , American Academy of Fixed Prothodontics 2004 Table Clinic Presentation (2004)
School of Dental Medicine Infection Control/Biohazard Committee; Member (2006–2012)
Veterans Dental Day; Clinical Staff (2017)
Group Director Search Committee; Committee Member (2017–present)
Quality Control for RPD Laboratory Work; The purpose of the work is to Control the quality of Removable Partial Denture Framework evaluation; Reviewer (2006–present)
Infection Committee; Committee Member (2005–2007)
New York State Special Olympics; Provided oral exams; Volunteer (2001)
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