Sandford B. Sugarman Memorial Fund for Continuing Dental Education

International Dentist Program students work in the UB School of Dental Medicine's new simulation lab in Squire Hall.

Annual dental symposiums receive support through this fund.

Established in 1980, the Sandford B. Sugarman Memorial Fund for Continuing Dental Education provide dental symposiums in memory of Sandford B. Sugarman.

The symposiums are provided under the direction of the Dean of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine.

The School of Dental Medicine is a pioneer in the field—a research titan, and a shining example of the best of dental education, community engagement and global leadership. Maintaining our lead is expensive. Increasing our lead requires a $43 million investment, more visionary donors and additional philanthropic support. But the payoff is immense: With your help, our world-class research, education, clinical facilities and experiences will better prepare our students, redefine and strengthen dental medicine, and improve the health of countless millions of people.

Other Dental Medicine Funds

  • 9/2/20

    This fund supports clinical excellence in UB's prosthodontic post-graduate program.

  • 9/2/20

    Third-year dental students with demonstrated commitment and academic success receive scholarships through this fund.

  • 12/7/20

    Support upgraded spaces and equipment for orthodonics students, faculty, staff and patients through this fund.

  • 9/2/20

    Support the betterment of UB's dental school through this fund.

  • 6/24/20

    Students in the Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences in the School of Dental Medicine receive support through this fund.

  • 9/2/20

    This fund supports summer research for dental students in periodontics and endodontics.

  • 9/2/20

    Honoring the memory of a dedicated staff member, this fund provides annual scholarships for dental students.

  • 12/7/20

    Support initiatives and programs throughout the School of Dental Medicine through this fund.

  • 9/2/20

    World-renowned experts in orthodontics speak at UB through the support of this fund.

  • 9/2/20

    Dental students demonstrating conscientiousness in studies, helpfulness and charity receive support from this fund.

  • 12/7/20

    This fund provides general scholarships to students throughout the School of Dental Medicine.

  • 9/2/20

    Annual dental symposiums receive support through this fund.

  • 12/7/20

    Named for a world-renowned researcher, this fund supports a forum for discussions regarding oral and general health.

  • 12/7/20

    Support didactic and clinical training for dental students, surgery residents and graduate students through this fund.

  • 12/7/20

    Help provide training and preventive care for refugees and host communities in need around the world through this fund.

  • 12/7/20

    This fund supports a student-led organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world.

  • 9/2/20

    Second- and third-year dental students receive scholarships through this fund.

  • 11/12/20

    Third-year dental students with strong academic credentials and character receive scholarships through this fund.

  • 12/7/20

    Graduate students within the department receive critical financial support for their research through this fund.

  • 9/2/20

    Fourth-year dental students receive financial support through this fund.

  • 9/2/20

    Strong spirit, character and helpfullness define the dental students who receive this award.

  • 12/7/20

    Help improve the quality of healthcare throughout Western New York by supporting this fund.

News from the School of Dental Medicine

  • 3/31/20

    BUFFALO, N.Y. – Two faculty members in the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine were honored for their outstanding efforts in the areas of research, training and mentorship.

  • 2/10/20

    The award recognizes UB's progress in bringing the benefits of clinical and translational science to patients, including the tripling of clinical trials since 2015.

  • 6/24/20

    BUFFALO, N.Y. – A team of University at Buffalo dental students are using 3D printers to supply UB and Western New York dentists with much-needed protective equipment as local practices return to providing oral health care.

  • 5/11/20

    BUFFALO, N.Y. — Suramin, a 100-year old drug used to treat sleeping sickness, has been repurposed to fight oral mucositis and diabetic foot ulcers, according to University at Buffalo-supported research.

  • 5/10/20

    Family members of Samuel A. Caccamise (DDS '26) have gathered together to honor their father by giving a significant gift to name an operatory after him.

  • 5/5/20

    Prototype submitted for emergency FDA approval; could help ease shortage of life-saving PPE.

  • 11/3/20

    BUFFALO, N.Y. – Chester J. Gary, DDS, JD, clinical assistant professor of restorative dentistry in the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, received the second and third place 2020 William J. Gies Editorial Award from the American Association of Dental Editors & Journalists and the American Dental Education Association's ADEAGies Foundation.