Dental Clinics/Mobile Dental Unit
The University at Buffalo S-Miles to Go dental van was open for appointments as the Hennepin Community Center in September 2020. Sarah Gavett, a dental assistant (left) and Dr. Sarah Barry, provide care to a patient in the van.
Community involvement is an important component of the education and training of the next generation of dental professionals. The School of Dental Medicine incorporates community in training and academic programs.
Clinics
The dental school features several specialized clinics for comprehensive training in various dental disciplines. Housed in Squire Hall on UB’s South Campus, the dental school has for comprehensive training and all levels of oral care.
- teaching clinics
- specialty training clinics
- oral and maxillofacial radiology clinic
- oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic
- patient clinics
- pediatric dental clinic
Laboratories
Students learn state-of-the-art techniques and perfect their skills in the various .
- preclinical simulation laboratory
- prosthodontics technical laboratories
- fixed prosthodontics technical laboratory
Implant Center
The is a comprehensive teaching and service center, providing screenings, consultations and surgical procedures while also advancing clinical research and interdisciplinary education for dental professionals.
The dental school has two programs that enable students to go out into the community to promote oral health awareness and improve access to dental care.
S-Miles To Go
The S-Miles To Go program provides essential dental care to underserved communities via two advanced mobile dental vans. The vans are equipped with dental chairs, a panoramic X-ray machine, a sanitization station, a waiting area, and a powered chair lift for individuals with disabilities to provide exams, cleanings, fillings, sealants, fluoride treatments, and extractions. Care is provided by School of Dental Medicine students, pediatric and general dentists, hygienists and assistants.
The program enhances access to care and gives students valuable experience working with vulnerable populations, including families on Buffalo's East Side, low-income seniors, homeless individuals and people with disabilities.
Dentistry Smiles on Veterans
Each November, the School of Dental Medicine hosts its Dentistry Smiles on Veterans event to provide military veterans with free, comprehensive oral health care services from the School of Dental Medicine and community-based providers.