Sangeeta Gajendra, D.D.S., M.P.H., M.S.

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Appointment: (585) 341-7177

Administrative: (585) 275-5007

Office: (585) 273-4763

Fax: (585) 756-5577

A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group

An Accountable Health Partner

Accepting New Patients

Locations

Eastman Dental
625 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14620

University Dental Faculty Group
2400 South Clinton Ave
Building H, Suite 220
Rochester, NY 14618

Faculty Appointments

Professor of Clinical Dentistry - Department of Dentistry (SMD)
Professor of Clinical Public Health Sciences - Department of Public Health Sciences (SMD) - Joint
Professor of Clinical - Center for Community Health and Prevention - Joint

Patient Care Setting

Dentistry

Biography

Dr. Gajendra wants her patients to have a positive and stress-free experience during dental treatment. An EIOH alumna, she is passionate about dentistry and stays abreast of the latest techniques and technology by attending and presenting at various major national, state and local conferences. Dr. Gajendra, who hails from Mumbai, India, has a strong interest in dental research, particularly smoking cessation. She also serves as clinical chief in EIOH's Community Dentistry and Oral Disease Prevention. She loves Rochester winters and enjoys traveling and engaging in art projects.

Credentials

Education

1996
DDS | A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (India)

2001
MPH | University Of Illinois At Chicago School Of Public Health

2012
MS | University of Rochester

Post-doctoral Training & Residency

09/01/2010 - 03/15/2012
Residency at Tustin miVIP Surgery Center

01/01/2002 - 12/31/2003
Residency in Dentistry, General Practice at Eastman Dental Center

09/01/2001 - 12/31/2002
Residency at NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH)

08/01/2001 - 12/31/2002
Fellowship at SUNY at Albany

08/15/1999 - 07/31/2002
Internship at University of Illinois- Springfield

08/01/1995 - 07/31/1996
Internship in Dentistry, General Practice at Karnataka Institute of Medical Science (India)

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Awards

2017
Centennial Award for the Smilemobile Program
Sponsor: EIOH Director's Award
Location: Rochester, NY

2003
Basil G. Bibby Award for Outstanding Scientific Merit
Sponsor: American Association of Dental Research- Rochester Section
Location: Rochester, NY

2001
Certificate of Award for Outstanding Contributions in Genetics, Newborn Screening, SIDS and Oral Health
Sponsor: Office of Health Promotion, Illinois Department of Public Health
Location: Springfield, IL

2001
Certificate of Honor for being selected to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Sponsor: University of Illinois
Location: Springfield, IL

2001
Certificate of Honor for outstanding contributions to cultural understanding and international friendships
Sponsor: University of Illinois
Location: Springfield, IL

2000
Certificate of Honor for outstanding contributions to cultural understanding and international friendships
Sponsor: University of Illinois
Location: Springfield, IL

2000
Best Sportsmanship Team at Springfest
Sponsor: University of Illinois
Location: Springfield, IL

1993
Second Rank in 2nd Year B.D.S
Sponsor: A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences
Location: Mangalore, India

1992
Third Rank in 1st Year B.D.S
Sponsor: University of Mangalore
Location: Karnatak, India

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Publications

Journal Articles

2/12/2020
Ye D, Gajendra S, Lawyer G, Jadeja N, Pishey D, Pathagunti S, Lyons J, Veazie P, Watson G, McIntosh S, Rahman I. "Inflammatory Biomarkers and Growth Factors in Saliva and Gingival Crevicular Fluid of E-cigarette users, Cigarette smokers, and Dual smokers: A pilot study." Journal of periodontology.. 2020 Feb 12; Epub 2020 Feb 12.

8/2017
Javed F, ALHarthi SS, BinShabaib MS, Gajendra S, Romanos GE, Rahman I. "Toxicological impact of waterpipe smoking and flavorings in the oral cavity and respiratory system." Inhalation toxicology.. 2017 Aug; 29(9):389-396. Epub 2017 Oct 17.

3/2017
Hanwatkar P, Gajendra S, Veazie P, Karp JM, McIntosh S. "Fluoride Varnish: Knowledge, Preferences and Practices of General and Pediatric Dentists." The New York state dental journal.. 2017 Mar; 83(2):37-42.

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