Ralph H. Saunders, D.D.S., M.S.

Ralph H. Saunders, D.D.S., M.S.

Contact Information

University of Rochester Medical Center
School of Medicine and Dentistry
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 705
Rochester, NY 14642

Office: (585) 275-7978
Fax: (585) 461-5420

Bio

Dr. Saunders's biographical information is not currently available.

Awards & Honors

ADA Evidence-based Curriculum (Initial Class) | American Dental Association | Chicago, IL 2008
ADA Geriatric Dental Health Care Award | American Dental Association | Chicago, IL 1989
Oral Medicine Senior Award | The Ohio State University 1974
Special Care Dentistry Association - Poster Contest | Special Care Dentistry Association | Chicago, IL 2006

Recent Journal Articles

Showing the 5 most recent journal articles. 16 available »

2011
Saunders R, Sithole V, Koutrouli E, Feng C, Malmstrom. "Perceptions of dental esthetics among older African Americans. Special Care Dentistry 2011; 31(2); 48-52." Special Care Dentistry. 2011; 31(2): 48-52.
2008
Jensen, P; Saunders, R; Thierer, T; Friedman B. "Factors associated with oral health-related quaility of life in community-dwelling elderly persons with disabilities." J Am Geriatr Soc. 2008; 56: 711-17.
2007
Saunders, R; Friedman, B. "Oral health conditions of community-dwelling cognitively intact elderly persons with disabilities." Gerodontology. 2007; 24: 67-76.
2005
Saunders, R; Meyerowitz, C. "Dental caries in older adults." Dental Clinics of North America. 2005; 44: 293-308.
1998
Saunders, R; Yellowitz, J; Dolan, T; Smith, B. "Trends in predoctoral education in geriatric dentistry." J Dent Educ. 1998; 62: 314 - 18..

Current Appointments

Professor - Department of Dentistry (SMD) - Primary
Professor - Department of Medicine, Geriatrics/Aging (SMD)

Education

MS | Dental Science | University of Rochester1988
DDS | Dentistry | Ohio State University1974
BA | Zoology | Depauw University1969

Post-Doctoral Training & Residency

Residency in General Practice at Strong Memorial Hospital- GME Office09/01/1975 - 06/30/1976