Dr. Benjamin:

Education

  • (1992)-2005 2000 hours post doctoral Professional Development in general, cosmetic and esthetic dentistry.
  • (2003) Master Level Proficiency under the direction of Dr. Frank Spear, Seattle Institute for Advanced Dental Studies
  • 2001 Certificate of Proficiency Esthetic Dentistry, Sate University of New York at Buffalo
  • 1978 General Dentistry Residency, EJ Meyer
  • DDS School of Dental Medicine State University of New York at Buffalo1977
  • BA History 1970 SUNY/Buffalo

Professional Achievements & Awards

  • Selected Who's Who of American Professionals, 2004,
  • Selected for inclusion in Guide to America's Top Dentists, 2004
  • Winner of the American Academy Smile Contest, one of dentistry's most prestigious contests, 1999.
  • Faculty within Department of Restorative Dentistry, SUNY Buffalo, 1999-present
  • Served on the Dean's Advisory committee SUNY Buffalo, 1999
  • Honored for his leadership and untiring dedication to the creation of the Esthetic Dentistry Center SUNY Buffalo, invited to speak at the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Center's opening, 1998
  • Served as clinical advisor to Voss Dental Laboratory, Buffalo, New York 1995-2000
  • Recipient of the first Richard A. Powell Award, 1977
  • In office seminars in cosmetic and restorative dentistry

Fellowships:

  • Fellowship with the International Academy of Dental-Facial Esthetics, 1998
  • Fellowship with the International Congress of Oral Implantology, 1997

Professional Memberships

  • American Dental Association, 1977-present
  • American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 1994-present
  • American Academy of General Dentistry, 1997-present
  • International Congress of Oral Implantology

Professional Experience:

  • 1979-present restorative /cosmetic private practice dentistry, Cropseyville, New York
  • 1978-80 general dentist, Whitney Young Health Center, Albany New York.
  • 1977-1978 General Practice Residency, EJ Meyer Hospital, Buffalo, NY

Professional Presentations

  • Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Porcelain Veneer: Cosmetic Case Discussion and Demonstration, Cropseyville, New York 2004.
  • "Smile Design" SUNY Buffalo Esthetic Continuum, 2003
  • Cosmetically Oriented Dentistry" Education Day, Albany Veteran's Administration Hospital, 2002

Publishing

  • Eliminating Post Operative Sensitivity in Bonding Procedures, Voss Quarterly Newsletter Spring, 1998