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

Locations

905 Culver Road
Rochester, NY 14609

About Me

It's good news that people are living longer and keeping more of their teeth than ever before. Dr. Saunders' career has focused on caring for the oral health of older adults. He is actively involved in the practice, education and research related to geriatric dentistry. Dr. Saunders is a professor i...

It's good news that people are living longer and keeping more of their teeth than ever before. Dr. Saunders' career has focused on caring for the oral health of older adults. He is actively involved in the practice, education and research related to geriatric dentistry. Dr. Saunders is a professor in the Department of Dentistry at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, and a professor of geriatrics/aging as well.

Faculty Appointments

Professor (Part-Time) - Department of Dentistry (SMD)

Professor (Part-Time) - Department of Medicine, Geriatrics/Aging (SMD) - Joint

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Residency, General Practice, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1975 - 1976

Education

DDS | Ohio State University College of Dentistry. 1974

Awards

ADA Evidence-based Curriculum (Initial Class). 2008

Special Care Dentistry Association - Poster Contest. 2006

ADA Geriatric Dental Health Care Award. 1989

Oral Medicine Senior Award. 1974

Publications

Journal Articles

Perceptions of dental esthetics among older African Americans. Special Care Dentistry 2011; 31(2); 48-52.

Saunders R, Sithole V, Koutrouli E, Feng C, Malmstrom.

Special Care Dentistry. 2011; 31(2): 48-52.

Factors associated with oral health-related quality of life in community-dwelling elderly persons with disabilities.

Jensen, P; Saunders, R; Thierer, T; Friedman B.

J Am Geriatr Soc. 2008; 56: 711-17.

Oral health conditions of community-dwelling cognitively intact elderly persons with disabilities.

Saunders, R; Friedman, B.

Gerodontology. 2007; 24: 67-76.

Dental caries in older adults.

Saunders, R; Meyerowitz, C.

Dental Clinics of North America. 2005; 44: 293-308.

Trends in predoctoral education in geriatric dentistry.

Saunders, R; Yellowitz, J; Dolan, T; Smith, B.

J Dent Educ. 1998; 62: 314 - 18.

The use of intraoral applicators in applying topical fluorides in institutionalized older adults.

Saunders, R; Davila, E; Fu, J; Hayes, A; Zero, D.

Spec Care Dent. 1994; 14: 1-5.

The effect of hyposalivatory medications on saliva flow rates and dental caries in adults aged 65 and older.

Saunders, R; Handelman S.

Spec Care Dent. 1993; 13: 1-5.

The prevalence of coronal and root decay in institutionalized older adults.

Saunders, R; Handelman, S.

NYS Dent J. 1991; 57: 25-30.

Hyposalivatory drug use, whole stimulated salivary flow, and mouthdryness in older, long-term care residents.

Handelman, S; Baric, J; Saunders, R; Espeland, M.

Spec Care Dent. 1989; 9: 12-16.

Dentists' verbal communication leads during an interview with geriatric patients.

Handelman, S; Stege, P; Baric, J; Espeland, M; Saunders, R.

Spec Care Dent. 1986; 6: 253-57.

Survey of dental services in nursing homes in western New York State.

Saunders, R; Leverett, D.

NYS Dent J. 1985; 51: 33-35.

A study of nonverbal behaviors of dentists with healthy older patients using closed circuit television.

Baric, J; Espeland, M; Stege, P; Saunders, R; Handelman, S.

Gerodontics. 1985; 1: 170-74.

Graduate education in geriatric dentistry.

Saunders, R.

Gerodontology. 1985; 4: 53-57.

Relationship of age and tooth loss in a chronic care facility.

Saunders, R; Solomon, E; Handelman, S.

Spec Care Dent. 1982; 2: 25-31.

Parotid and whole saliva in prediction of serum total and free phenytoin concentration.

Anavekar, S; Saunders, R; Wardell, W; Shoulson, I; Emmings, F; Gringeri, A.

Clin Pharmacol Ther. 1978; 24: 629-34.

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